Maya Washburn
Correspondent at South Florida Media Network
✞ By grace, through faith. North County Reporter @pbpost
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5 days ago |
usatoday.com | Maya Washburn
• Argentine black and white tegus, an invasive species, are increasingly sighted near Palm Beach County. • Tegus, reaching almost 5 feet long, are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws and can be killed on private property with the owner's permission. • While not typically aggressive, tegus pose a threat to local wildlife by consuming eggs and hatchlings. Tegus are like a cross between an iguana, a snake and a lizard, and people are seeing them more often near Palm Beach County.
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1 week ago |
golfweek.usatoday.com | Maya Washburn
• A Jupiter man was held without bail after allegedly shooting at four golfers from his home near Abacoa Golf Club. • The man faces four counts of attempted second-degree homicide. • No injuries were reported, and the man was taken into custody without incident. • The man will undergo a mental health evaluation, and his attorney plans to investigate the incident with a focus on his mental health. (This story was updated to add new information). JUPITER, Fla.
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1 week ago |
palmbeachpost.com | Maya Washburn
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to make hurricane preparedness kits with enough food and supplies to last seven days. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges residents to prepare for hurricane season, emphasizing the state's improved storm readiness. DeSantis hopes for a tax-free holiday on hurricane supplies once the state budget is finalized. DeSantis advised residents to plan for potential hurricane impacts and consider nearby inland locations for evacuation if necessary. JUPITER — Gov.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Maya Washburn
JUPITER — Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on Florida residents to prepare for hurricane season and said the state is better prepared now to deal with storms than it has been in the past. He said at a news conference at a Home Depot in Jupiter on May 30 that there is normally a tax free holiday on hurricane supplies around June 1 — the first day of hurricane season — but that the state budget impasse has kept that from happening. He hopes one will happen this summer when the new budget is in place.
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1 week ago |
palmbeachpost.com | Maya Washburn
A late-day round turned into a harrowing incident during a shooting at Abacoa Golf Club. A Florida man allegedly fired shots at golfers from his backyard, leading to attempted homicide charges. The man, identified as Daniel Nobile, will undergo a mental-health evaluation while he is in police custody. No injuries were reported, and the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
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