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Wall Street ends mixed amid Trump's new tariff deadlines

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:24:54 GMT

Trump's moves have raised fears that economic growth would slow to a trickle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession.

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TSA ends long-standing policy requiring travelers to take off shoes during security screenings

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:31:27 GMT

TSA Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change to a security step that has for years bedeviled anyone passing through U.S airports.

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Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:23:26 GMT

With additional rain on the way, more flooding still threatened in saturated parts of central Texas. Authorities said the death toll was sure to rise.

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Florida man clings onto back of moving UPS truck after shoplifting attempt at Lowe's, deputies say

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:21:48 GMT

Deputies in Flagler County say they responded to a shoplifting at Lowe's in Palm Coast after a man attempted to steal nearly $1,500 worth of merchandise.

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1 dead, 1 injured in Manatee County motorcycle crash; suspect facing DUI charges

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:09:58 GMT

Officials say the suspect stayed at the scene and showed signs of impairment, however he refused to take field sobriety tests.

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Peter Jackson's moa obsession fuels bid to bring back extinct giant

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:07:39 GMT

The "Lord of the Rings" director owns one of the largest private collections of bones of the extinct New Zealand bird.

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A new Florida law aims to crack down on derelict boats. Here's what to know

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:34:55 GMT

The new law gives the FWC more power to remove derelict and at-risk boats, closes ownership loopholes and imposes tougher penalties to protect waterways.

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'Big Brother' 2025 cast reveal: Meet the season 27 houseguests

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:15:06 GMT

The "Big Brother" 27 mystery begins with a 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 10.

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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:05:30 GMT

Trump has repeatedly said voters gave him a mandate to remake the federal government, and he tapped billionaire ally Elon Musk to lead the charge through DOGE.

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Barbie debuts first-ever doll with type 1 diabetes

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:02:46 GMT

The doll was created in partnership with Breakthrough T1D to help more kids see themselves reflected early on.

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Trump administration drops plans to rewrite Biden's asbestos ban

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:46:21 GMT

The EPA’s previous move to reconsider the ban had been among dozens of deregulatory actions in the first months of the Trump administration.

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Judge sets date for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:40:12 GMT

Combs remains jailed after a split verdict last week.

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Section of South Florida roadway could be renamed 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:20:19 GMT

The law requires local approval to take effect.

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Costco is urging customers not to use these recalled items sold in stores nationwide

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:46:10 GMT

Some of the items were sold through Costco Next, a program that lets customers buy directly from brands at Costco prices.

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Family of slain Indiana Deputy suing hospital, Cintas over his death

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:34:25 GMT

Durm was killed July 10, 2023, when he returned from Eskenazi Hospital with an inmate, Orlando Mitchell.

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Report: TSA allowing passengers to keep their shoes on at some aiports, including one in Florida

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:09:34 GMT

The shoes-off requirement was implemented back in 2006 after a terrorist attempted to detonate an explosive device concealed in his shoe.

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Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:05:40 GMT

It is the second high-level Trump administration official to face such AI-driven impersonation.

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10 Weather: A terrific Tuesday for the beach or pool

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:04:15 GMT

Most of us remain dry as we heat up! A feels like temperature of 100+ for almost all inland areas.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium closes its doors after 25 years; focus now shifted to Mote SEA

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:54:05 GMT

Construction for the new $132 million Mote SEA location began in 2023 just off of I-75.

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'We will keep Lulu's memory alive': Animal rescue nonprofit starts memorial fund for Eloise 'Lulu' Peck, who died in Texas floods

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:38:42 GMT

An animal rescue group started a memorial fund and will name a shelter in honor of one of its youngest supporters, who died in the floods in Central Texas.

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Dog rescued after falling 100 feet down mine shaft

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:59:58 GMT

Search and rescue crews used a rope system to extract the dog out of the mine shaft.

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Yelp: America's most popular fast food chicken sandwich isn't KFC or Popeyes

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:06:27 GMT

According to Yelp, searches for “chicken sandwich” were up 125% in June compared to June 2019, when the craze exploded after Popeyes’ launched its viral sandwich.

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VIDEO: Hillsborough sheriff's drone find theft suspect hiding in sewer

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:57:17 GMT

A theft suspect was spotted hiding from deputies inside a sewer after allegedly stealing something from the Brandon Town Center Mall.

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Country singer Pat Green says his family 'suffered a heartbreaking' loss in Texas flood

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:42:06 GMT

The Fort Worth resident said his family is mourning a loss from the floods.

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Chihuahua hailed as hero after leading rescuers to owner who fell into a glacier

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:25:54 GMT

“Imagine if the dog wasn’t there," a spokesman for the rescue service said.

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Campers recount swimming to safety as cabins near Camp Mystic flooded to the rafters

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:18:53 GMT

Fifteen minutes north of the devastation at Kerr County's Camp Mystic, all 380 campers and counselors escaped floodwaters at Camp La Junta.

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Florida teens' handgun carrying surges by 65% over 20 years, study says

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:15:14 GMT

While the study finds an increase in teens carrying handguns, it also found a decrease in handguns being carried in schools.

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What is on sale for Amazon Prime Day?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:39:29 GMT

The sale this year runs from July 8 through July 11, and deals are exclusive to Amazon's Prime subscription members.

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'16 and pregnant' star Whitney Purvis arrested for involuntary manslaughter

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:38:44 GMT

The former reality TV star's arrest is linked to a man's fatal overdose, records show. It comes a month after the death of her 16-year-old son.

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2 suffered hand amputations on Fourth of July in Hillsborough County

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:32:24 GMT

Hillsborough Fire Rescue officials said multiple people were at the hospital with significant injuries from fireworks.

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Tampa man fatally shot after gun goes off unintentionally, police say

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:27:49 GMT

A man died after he was shot while he and his friend were handling a gun on Monday night, according to police.

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Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:57:54 GMT

Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were bought by investors.

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Starbucks launches new Frappuccino

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:51:47 GMT

Frappuccino fans have something to look forward to this summer as a new Starbucks drink will be available in three flavors.

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Beloved Texas teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:50:16 GMT

Relatives say John and Julia Burgess were camping in an RV along with their two young sons, Jack and James, when floodwaters roared through the Hill Country.

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Some Tampa Bay-area residents voice flooding concerns during hurricane season

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:42:53 GMT

Some neighbors are barely moving back in after Hurricane Milton nearly nine months ago.

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Woman facing DUI charge for allegedly driving into St. Pete home with an invalid license

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:48:18 GMT

There were two adults inside the house at the time, but neither was hurt.

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Texas family's patriotic holiday ends in heartbreak amid deadly flash flood

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:19:33 GMT

Flash floods in Kerr County leave more than 40 missing, including Air Force veteran Robert Brake and his wife, Joni.

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No bond granted for man accused of making bomb threat on Allegiant flight from St. Pete

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:01:41 GMT

Judge Thomas Wilson said 27-year-old Taj Taylor will remain in custody as he is a "threat to flee" and an endangerment to the case.

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Trump sets 25% tariff on Japanese and South Korean products

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:10:43 GMT

Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of the various countries.

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Girl missing from Camp Mystic after Texas floods described as 'absolutely fearless'

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:52:26 GMT

"Asking for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne. She is still one of the Mystic Campers who is unaccounted for," Wade Lytal posted on X.

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