14-year-old bitten by shark during lifeguard training camp in Florida
The 14-year-old boy had been practicing water entries when he landed on a shark, officials said.
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The 14-year-old boy had been practicing water entries when he landed on a shark, officials said.
Municipalities are being forced to reduce operating hours at or near beaches.
Officials are looking to address a nationwide lifeguard shortage.
A shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun.
As the summer season nears, many municipalities in South Florida are struggling to fill lifeguard positions, and the shortage is causing some cities to modify their pool operating hours.
When the whistle blew on Hollywood Beach this morning, 14 lifeguard applicants had 11 minutes to run 500 meters down the beach.
The family of a Miami Beach city employee who drowned at a public pool on August 16 is demanding answers about how their loved one died while lifeguards were on duty.
Free training, pay starting at $16.05 and probably a lot of sunshine.
Experts blame low pay, training costs, a limited working season and general lack of interest for the shortage.
The American Lifeguard Association reports the shortage could impact many of the nation's over 300,000 pools.
The 39-foot Deep Impact had eight onboard.
Jesus Cue acted as the controller/accountant for The Hammocks Homeowners Association.
Shawn Hamilton is being replaced as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Alexis Lambert
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix on Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.
Since hockey streaks are never messed with, the robes are still in style.
The 39-foot Deep Impact had eight onboard.
Jesus Cue acted as the controller/accountant for The Hammocks Homeowners Association.
Shawn Hamilton is being replaced as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Alexis Lambert
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix on Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.
Since hockey streaks are never messed with, the robes are still in style.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Shawn Hamilton is being replaced as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Alexis Lambert
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Chef John Kreidich brings his impressive culinary expertise to Oakland Park with the opening of Camille's.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.