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Florida town settled by former slaves now fights over ‘sacred land’
Eatonville, a Black community founded by former slaves, is working to preserve its historical essence as outside developers look to by up land in the area.

6-year-old girl killed, many others hurt in crash on Florida Turnpike
A 6-year-old girl was killed and several others hurt following a fiery, multi-vehicle crash Saturday night that closed the Florida Turnpike for five hours and snarled traffic for motorists, officials said.

Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency
Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration.

Florida may ban girls’ period talk in elementary grades
Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussing menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.
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Mostly sunny, pleasant Monday with highs in the 70s
High temperatures will reach the 70s under mostly sunny skies. Expect the air to feel pleasant thanks to dew points in the 40s and 30s.

Authorities search near Edison Bridge for lost boater
The U.S. Coast Guard searched for a lost boater in the Caloosahatchee River near the Edison Bridge all Sunday night.

Cast your vote: WINK Puppy Madness 2023
You’ve submitted your photos on air during our Dog of the Day segment. Now, all of our top 16 submissions have been matched up and it’s your turn to pick who takes the title home.

2 people critically injured in Lehigh Acres shooting
A shooting investigation is underway involving two victims at an intersection in Lehigh Acres early Sunday morning.