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Want a job? These are the best Florida companies to work for — here’s why
Read full article: Want a job? These are the best Florida companies to work for — here’s whyHeading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.
European court finds Italy violated the right to life of Naples residents living in toxic dump area
Read full article: European court finds Italy violated the right to life of Naples residents living in toxic dump areaThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy violated the right to life of those living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples.
Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Read full article: Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerableTwo-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.
The best place to live in America is this Florida city. Here’s the reason
Read full article: The best place to live in America is this Florida city. Here’s the reasonResearchers looked at factors like affordability, desirability, job markets and quality of life to determine which cities came out on top.
This year’s top restaurants have been revealed. Here are Florida’s picks
Read full article: This year’s top restaurants have been revealed. Here are Florida’s picksOpenTable has released its picks for the top 100 restaurants of 2024 — and a few of those selections can be found right here in the Sunshine State.
Gronk at the Great Wolf Lodge. Indoor water park has grand opening in Florida
Read full article: Gronk at the Great Wolf Lodge. Indoor water park has grand opening in FloridaThe Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand celebrations.
This Florida city was just named the best place to live nationwide. Here’s why
Read full article: This Florida city was just named the best place to live nationwide. Here’s whyResearchers looked at factors like affordability, desirability, job markets and quality of life to determine which cities came out on top.
Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the list
Read full article: Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the listThe World Atlas released a listing of eight of the best downtown areas in Florida, with several Central Florida cities making the cut.
Florida family sues NASA after piece of space station crashed through home’s roof
Read full article: Florida family sues NASA after piece of space station crashed through home’s roofA family in Florida has filed a lawsuit against NASA after a piece of space junk from the the International Space Station crashed through their home’s roof in March.
Hooligan fears shadow Euro 2024. German police are set for their biggest deployment ever
Read full article: Hooligan fears shadow Euro 2024. German police are set for their biggest deployment everA recent surge in violence around soccer games is contributing to concerns over security when Germany hosts the European Championship.
This Florida city is the No. 1 place to live in the US. Here’s where others rank
Read full article: This Florida city is the No. 1 place to live in the US. Here’s where others rankThe list is made up of 150 cities from across the nation, ranked on factors like affordability, weather, crime rates and commuter friendliness.
Machete-wielding maintenance man accused of threatening pickleball players, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Machete-wielding maintenance man accused of threatening pickleball players, sheriff’s office saysA maintenance man was led away from a Naples-area pickleball court in handcuffs after deputies say he threatened players while wielding a machete.
DeSantis touts wildlife corridor crossings, red tide research in Naples
Read full article: DeSantis touts wildlife corridor crossings, red tide research in NaplesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Naples Tuesday afternoon at a wetlands research center, a day after announcing funding for environmental upgrades.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Read full article: Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report saysTwo top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
Read full article: NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space stationNASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
Read full article: NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space stationNASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.
Project to shore up Pompeii yields stunning black banquet hall, with frescoes of Trojan War figures
Read full article: Project to shore up Pompeii yields stunning black banquet hall, with frescoes of Trojan War figuresArchaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.
NASA probes whether object that crashed into Florida home came from space station
Read full article: NASA probes whether object that crashed into Florida home came from space stationNASA says it’s investigating whether an object that crashed into the roof of a home in southwest Florida last month came from the international space station.
'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2
Read full article: 'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.
2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstate
Read full article: 2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstateTwo people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate Friday afternoon, colliding with a vehicle and bringing traffic to a halt as a massive plume of black smoke rose into the air.
I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2
Read full article: I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2Interstate 75 was shut down Friday afternoon in Collier County after an airplane collided with two vehicles, sparking a fire and killing two people, according to officials in Southwest Florida.
Florida man accused of shooting 4-year-old through wall at family ‘Christmas get-together’
Read full article: Florida man accused of shooting 4-year-old through wall at family ‘Christmas get-together’Diaz-Martinez reportedly asked to see one of the firearms “because he wanted to have a firearm of his own and he thought they were cool,” the affidavit states.
Colorado-based smoothie shop ‘Rush Bowls’ to open first Central Florida location
Read full article: Colorado-based smoothie shop ‘Rush Bowls’ to open first Central Florida locationSix years ago, Sean Dennin started his own fitness journey – little did he know that this would lead to him opening up a smoothie shop.
A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Read full article: A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in ItalyHundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don’t see an imminent risk of eruption.
A Florida man is charged with flooding an emergency room after attacking a nurse and stripping
Read full article: A Florida man is charged with flooding an emergency room after attacking a nurse and strippingA man in southwest Florida has been charged with flooding a hospital’s emergency rooms after attacking a nurse and stripping off his clothes.
Howling for help: Florida woman expanding wolf sanctuary
Read full article: Howling for help: Florida woman expanding wolf sanctuaryDeanna Deppen, executive director of Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center in Naples, recently talked to Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate about the challenges she faces when people are not able to care for the wolves they adopt.
Florida governor signs bill banning local rent control, appropriating $711M for affordable housing projects
Read full article: Florida governor signs bill banning local rent control, appropriating $711M for affordable housing projectsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning in Collier County to sign SB 102, the “Live Local Act.”
Family rescues 87-year-old man trapped in condo during Hurricane Ian after seeing Facebook post for help
Read full article: Family rescues 87-year-old man trapped in condo during Hurricane Ian after seeing Facebook post for helpDuring the height of Hurricane Ian, an 87-year-old man was trapped in his condo.
In Ian's wake, worried families crowdsource rescue efforts
Read full article: In Ian's wake, worried families crowdsource rescue effortsDesperate to locate and rescue their loved ones, social media users are sharing phone numbers, addresses and photos of their family members and friends online for anyone who can check on them after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.
Klopp expects Liverpool fans to respect tribute to the queen
Read full article: Klopp expects Liverpool fans to respect tribute to the queenLiverpool manager Jürgen Klopp says he expects the team’s fans to show “the right respect” when a period of silence is held before the Champions League match against Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Largest python ever found in Florida nearly 18 feet long, tips the scale at 215 pounds
Read full article: Largest python ever found in Florida nearly 18 feet long, tips the scale at 215 poundsThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida discovered and captured the largest python yet found in the state, measuring 18 feet long and weighing 215 pounds, according to a Wednesday news release.
DeSantis signs bill allowing in-person visitors in Florida hospitals, nursing facilities
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill allowing in-person visitors in Florida hospitals, nursing facilitiesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a “No Patient Left Alone” bill into law Wednesday, establishing in-person hospital and nursing home visitation rights throughout the state regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Russian, Ukrainian ballet stars to dance together in Naples
Read full article: Russian, Ukrainian ballet stars to dance together in NaplesA Ukrainian ballerina who fled the war in her homeland and a Russian ballerina who quit the Bolshoi Ballet over the Russian invasion rehearsed on a stage in Naples for a sold-out benefit performance Monday night to raise funds for the Red Cross.
Ancient helmets, temple ruins found at dig in southern Italy
Read full article: Ancient helmets, temple ruins found at dig in southern ItalyArchaeologists in southern Italy say they have discovered the ruins of a painted brick wall and ancient warrior helmets at a site that might have been a forerunner of a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Tornadoes touch down in South Florida as thousands lose power
Read full article: Tornadoes touch down in South Florida as thousands lose powerA winter storm that was expected to blast the southern U.S. with dangerously high winds Sunday did not disappoint, as some South Floridians witnessed and filmed infamous weather events likely uncommon to them: tornadoes.
Video: Zoo tiger shot while biting man's arm as he screams
Read full article: Video: Zoo tiger shot while biting man's arm as he screamsBody camera footage released by authorities showed a man screaming in pain and pleading for help just before a sheriff’s deputy shot a Malayan tiger that had grabbed the man’s arm at a Florida zoo.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in North Port
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in North PortGov. Ron DeSantis held two press conferences today, in Collier and Sarasota counties, where he announced $5.8 million to fund a new technical college location in Collier County and $1.7 million to fund the installation of wastewater infrastructure in the city of North Port.
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Italy's center-left claim mayoral wins; populists slump
Read full article: Italy's center-left claim mayoral wins; populists slumpItaly's center-left forces, led by Democrats, are triumphing or clinching runoff slots in Milan and other big city mayoral elections, according to partial vote counts after two days of balloting.
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Teens found dead at Florida park were in vehicle with modified exhaust system
Read full article: Teens found dead at Florida park were in vehicle with modified exhaust systemOfficials say two teens found dead at a Florida park might have suffered from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning related to a modified exhaust system on their vehicle.
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Recognize him? Florida police are looking for the person who set off fireworks in a public bathroom
Read full article: Recognize him? Florida police are looking for the person who set off fireworks in a public bathroomThe Naples Police Department is looking for the person who was caught on video setting off fireworks in a public restroom.
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Florida ‘witch’ swindled victims out of $100K by promising to cleanse their cash, police say
Read full article: Florida ‘witch’ swindled victims out of $100K by promising to cleanse their cash, police sayNaples police say they’re looking for a woman who offered witchcraft and spiritual services to victims as a way to get them to hand over massive amounts of cash.
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‘Keep moving, bro:’ Watch these Florida women hilariously try to get a baby gator out of the house
Read full article: ‘Keep moving, bro:’ Watch these Florida women hilariously try to get a baby gator out of the houseTwo Florida women and a Swiffer were no match for a baby gator that wandered into one of their homes Sunday morning.
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Gov. DeSantis knocks critical race theory in push to change civics education in Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis knocks critical race theory in push to change civics education in FloridaRon DeSantis is looking to make changes to Florida’s civics education curriculum. [TRENDING: How to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at theme parks | Florida’s texting-driving law rarely enforced | Massive manta ray photobombs surfer]“We’re releasing a $106 million proposal to make Florida the national leader in civics education,” DeSantis said. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 17, 2021In making his pitch, the governor also took swipes at critical race theory. According to Purdue University, critical race theory scholarship shows how racism continues to be persuasive and why it denies individuals their constitutional rights. Ad“Let me be clear there is no room in our classrooms for things like critical race theory, teaching kids to hate their country and to hate each other is not worth one red cent of taxpayer money,” DeSantis said.
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70-year-old man hit and killed by car while crossing US 192 in Osceola County
Read full article: 70-year-old man hit and killed by car while crossing US 192 in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old Kissimmee man was hit and killed by a car while crossing U.S. 192 in Osceola County around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said a 31-year-old Naples man was heading westbound U.S. 192 in the center lane in the area of Simpson Road. Investigators said the 70-year-old man was attempting to cross U.S. 192. [TRENDING: Video shows SpaceX Starship exploding after landing | All Fla. teachers can get vaccine at CVS | Man gets 20 years for cutting off wife’s lover’s penis]AdTroopers said the Naples man was unable to avoid the pedestrian and hit him. The Kissimmee man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii
Read full article: Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near PompeiiA view of a chariot, with its iron elements, bronze decorations and mineralized wooden remains, that was found in Civita Giuliana, north of Pompeii. Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site near Naples on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, announced the first-ever discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park following an investigation into an illegal dig. (Parco Archeologico di Pompei via AP)MILAN – Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near Naples following an investigation into an illegal dig. While chariots for daily life or the transport of agricultural products have been previously found at Pompeii, officials said the new find is the first ceremonial chariot unearthed in its entirety. The villa was discovered after police came across the illegal tunnels in 2017, officials said.
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Florida woman stabs sister with EpiPen because she’s ‘allergic to drunks,’ police say
Read full article: Florida woman stabs sister with EpiPen because she’s ‘allergic to drunks,’ police sayNAPLES, Fla. – A Florida woman stabbed her sister with an EpiPen as the two were drinking together because she’s “allergic to drunks,” according to the Naples Police Department. Police said they responded to the home Joanna Zielinski shares with her sister around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 due to a 911 call hang up. When asked about the incident, police said Zielinski replied, “I’m allergic to drunks so I injected her with the EpiPen so she wouldn’t be drunk anymore. The EpiPen was prescribed to Zielinski but her sister doesn’t have any allergies, according to the report. Records show the victim said Zielinski has been violent toward her in the past and she wanted to press charges.
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Owner of maskless Florida grocery store says coronavirus pandemic is a hoax
Read full article: Owner of maskless Florida grocery store says coronavirus pandemic is a hoaxNAPLES, Fla. – Despite the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, no one at a crowded grocery store in Naples was wearing a face mask. That’s because Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms - Seed to Table Market, is not enforcing customers or employees to do so, News 6 partner WPLG reported. “Please do your research,” Oakes said, as he defies all scientific research. “Please do your critical thinking and research.”Collier County issued a face mask mandate. Ron DeSantis has not issued a face mask mandate.