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A jury found Andrew Miltner guilty of vessel homicide but rejected drunken-boating charges.
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According to multiple social media posts, the Ruskin school was placed on lockdown after the shooting.
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The theme park enthusiast-turned-employee created a “Jungle Cruise” backyard, a “Pirates of the Caribbean” master bathroom and a large collection of memorabilia.
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The multi-car crash has killed one person, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
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To help the building meet fire code, the owners of neighboring properties were asked to provide a 10-foot easement. They said no.
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Neighbors object to the application from the Geraci family for around-the-clock burning of yard waste.
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The deal could potentially make Allen Weisselberg a star witness against former President Donald Trump’s family business at a trial this fall.
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Staff at the restaurant were abruptly informed this week that the restaurant had closed pending a sale to new owners.
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