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Pro-Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannun backs truck driver Harjinder Singh charged in Florida crash that left 3 dead
Mint
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August 28, 2025
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has come out in support of 28-year-old Harjinder Singh, a Punjab-origin truck driver charged with vehicular homicide in Florida. After meeting Singh...
Traffic Alert: FDOT Announces Lane Closures For Hillsborough County Roads Aug 31- Sep 6
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead as Construction Projects Will Affect Major Routes from August 31 to September 6. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 has announced a series of lane closures for key roadways in Hillsborough...
Truck Driver Ticketed For Making 'Unsafe' U-Turn In Martin County
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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A South Florida truck driver has been ticketed for making an unsafe U-turn in Martin County. A tractor-trailer hauling cars backed up traffic for a couple of hours this morning, after 60-year-old Richard McGhie of Fort Lauderdale made that U-turn...
Florida man in Batman pajamas nabs suspected neighborhood burglar
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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By CBS Miami Team Updated on: August 28, 2025 / 2:30 PM EDT / CBS Miami Florida man in Batman pajamas nabs suspected burglar Florida man in Batman pajamas nabs suspected burglar 01:19 For a Southwest Florida man, the bat signal was an alert from...
How truck drivers who don't speak English cheat DMV tests, causing fatal crashes like St. Johns teen's
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Step #1: They cut a hole in their T-shirts. First Coast News shows how people in Jacksonville cheat to get licensed to drive trucks. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It all starts with a T-shirt—with a hole cut into it. First Coast News obtained photos and...
ICE Places Detainer On FL Trucker With Invalid NJ Driver's License, Authorities Say
Daily Voice
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August 28, 2025
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrested Roberto Carlos Vergara Cervantes, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a statement on X Sunday, Aug. 25. Uthmeier said Cervantes “is now on an ICE hold and will be deported.” Days earlier,...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash shuts down I-4 westbound in Sanford area
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 28, 2025
SANFORD, Fla. – A crash with injuries in Seminole County shut down Interstate 4 westbound in the Sanford area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. One lane is currently back open. The Florida Department of Transportation camera shows traffic...
Traffic Stop Unearths Fentanyl, Lands Florida Felon A 15-Year Prison Sentence
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Traffic stop leads to discovery of dangerous drugs, landing repeat offender in state prison. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop in June of 2023 has resulted in a 15-year prison sentence for a convicted felon found guilty of trafficking...
Florida man wearing Batman pajamas thwarts burglary
6 ABC Action News
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August 28, 2025
CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- A man in Florida proved that not all heroes wear capes after he thwarted a burglary and detained a suspect -- all while wearing Batman pajamas, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. "Thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor...
Immokalee's new bypass road aims to keep big trucks away from schools
WINK - Florida
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A major road project is moving forward in Immokalee. State leaders announced a new bypass road aimed at keeping big trucks away from neighborhoods and school routes. The project promises safer streets and a new future for the community. WINK News...
Semi crashes on I-95 in Brevard County, snarling traffic
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Florida Department of Transportation cameras show a semi partially off the road in the area of I-95 north near State Road 528 in Brevard County. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A semi truck...
Watch: Drone video shows water rescue after small plane crashes off North Carolina coast
FOX Weather
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August 28, 2025
A North Carolina man was rescued recently after his single-engine airplane crashed into the ocean. OAK ISLAND, N.C. – A North Carolina man was recently rescued after his single-engine airplane crashed into the ocean. The incident occurred in early...
Indian Australians defend ‘killer’ truck driver
The Geelong Advertiser
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August 28, 2025
A petition started by Australia’s Indian community calling for leniency for a truck driver who allegedly killed three people while making an illegal U-turn on a Florida highway has amassed more than three million signatures in a “growing global...
Fort Lauderdale is latest to contest rainbow crosswalk removal order as Florida cities face deadline
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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August 28, 2025
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — As cities across Florida face a state-imposed deadline next week to remove rainbow-colored crosswalks and other street art, at least three say they will appeal, arguing in part that the directive robs their...
Orange County mayor defends staff in DOGE audit, calls Florida investigation ‘politically motivated’
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 28, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is denying claims that his staff did not fully cooperate with an audit by the state’s DOGE team earlier this month. On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia...
I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be
AOL
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As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.Marissa Sisco/Shutterstock I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and have explored some of the state's most peaceful islands. I love Cedar Key, a charming small town with lots of...
Major flood warning in place for Florida county as horror storm looms
The Mirror US
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August 28, 2025
At 9:23 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released an updated flood warning in effect until 4:58 p.m. for Hillsborough County. The NWS adds to prepare for "minor flooding occurring for Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301." "At...
Holy Home Arrest! Florida man in Batman pajamas nabs burglary suspect
WFLX Fox 29 - Florida
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August 28, 2025
A superhero-loving Florida man is being praised by police for helping to catch a burglary suspect this week. Early Wednesday morning, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a home, according to a post...
Southwest Florida Beach Guide: From Popular to Secluded
Gulfshore Life - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Sandy Shores, Barrier Islands and Private Coves Southwest Florida’s best beaches promise picturesque stretches of sand along the Gulf’s sparkling coast. Call or check the organizations’ websites for the latest information. Phone numbers without an...
Southwest Florida Attractions Guide for Families and Visitors
Gulfshore Life - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Heritage, Nature and Family Fun Discover the top Southwest Florida attractions, from Indigenous cultural sites to lush ecosystems and family-friendly experiences. Whether you’re exploring with kids or seeking a deeper sense of place, these...