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Fraternities Suspended for Reported Large Off-Campus Parties Thrown in Pandemic
Two fraternities at a Southwest Florida university were suspended after school officials say they threw “off-campus large parties” in violation of the school’s policies during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC affiliate WBBH-TV reports that Florida Gulf Coast University made the decision to suspend both Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta, confirming the news in an email to the station late...
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Credible Lead in 35-Year-Old Disappearance of Girl: Palm Beach Sheriff
A Florida sheriff’s office says they’ve started a dig site after receiving a credible lead in the cold case disappearance of a girl more than 35 years ago.
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Researchers Investigate What's Making Florida's Red Tide so Bad for So Long
Florida is dealing with a toxic red tide that is killing vast numbers of fish and other wildlife on the Gulf Coast. NBC News reports that, while the governor’s office emphasized in declaring an emergency that red tides are “naturally occurring,” scientists are investigating whether the phenomenon is getting a “booster shot” from man-made pollutants spilling into the ocean from...
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Greene Joins Democratic Debate for Florida Governor
The five Democratic candidates for Florida governor sped through a wealth of issues during a fast-moving debate Wednesday.
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Police Investigating Death Threats Made Toward Florida Professor Teaching ‘White Racism' Course
The professor at the head of Florida Gulf Coast University’s controversial “White Racism” class is back in spotlight. Ted Thornhill told NBC affiliate WBBH-TV that he’s getting death threats aimed at him and his family and has asked campus police to look into it. Thornhill says he’s turned over all emails and phone calls over to officers, but so...
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Police Assigned to Florida Gulf Coast University's ‘White Racism' Class Amid Threats
Assistant Professor Ted Thornhill says he sent police at Florida Gulf Coast University nearly 50 pages of negative comments he’s received.
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71-Year-Old Woman Attacked By Gator in SW Florida
A 71-year-old woman was airlifted to the hospital Sunday after being attacked by an alligator in Southwest Florida.
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FGCU Students Issued Warnings for Bringing Dead Gator Into Dorm
Wildlife officials say they’ve issued warnings to three Florida Gulf Coast University students who brought a dead alligator to a dorm room and posted pictures of it on social media.
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Woman Sexually Battered on Florida Gulf Coast University Campus
Students at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers are on edge after a woman was attacked by two men on campus Sunday.
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Sex Not Ruled Out in Zika of Miami-Area Woman: Department of Health
A Florida Health department spokeswoman now says it’s premature to conclude whether or not the Zika infection of a Miami-area woman is related to sex or travel.
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Florida University Bans Zombies From Haunted House
Florida Gulf Coast University is banning zombies from its annual Zombiefest. They’re also banning goblins and ghosts.
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Southwest Florida Teen Inspires Nike Sneaker for Athletes with Disabilities
When a disabled southwest Florida teen reached out to Nike three years ago asking for help getting in and out of his favorite sneakers, he had no idea he would one day be the inspiration behind a shoe designed to help athletes just like him.
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Florida Gulf Coast University Student Dies in Dorm
A freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University has died after being found in apparent “distress” at a dorm.
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Southwest Florida School District Opts Back In to School Testing
A Florida school board rescinded its vote Tuesday to opt out of standardized testing, changing its mind about its unprecedented decision that captured the growing discontent among parents and teachers nationwide over the number of tests children are given.