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Human remains found buried in backyard of Florida home: police

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2 years ago

March 14, 2024

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Human remains found buried in backyard of Florida home: police

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Human remains were found in the backyard of a single-family home in Florida, police said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that authorities responded to a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, March 13.

Police said they were called to the residence in the evening after people working on the home noticed what appeared like two feet sticking out of the ground.

“We were working inside the house and then the owner came to us and said ‘Hey, there is something here. We have to call 911. I said OK. I was shook,” a woman, who did not want to be identified, told News4JAX.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they were notified of human remains at a home in Jacksonville, Florida. (Google Maps)

PoliceDue to the late hour of the day, authorities said that they “maintained security” throughout the night.

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The sheriff’s office said that law enforcement, along with detectives, are on the scene while remains are extricated from the backyard.

The human remains investigation was classified as “pending” until the Medical Examiner’s Office can complete there investigation. (iStock)

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The incident was classified as “pending” until the Medical Examiner’s Office can complete their investigation to determine the manner of death.

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Alligator breaks into Florida home, takes a dip in pool before capture

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7 hours ago

April 9, 2026

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Alligator breaks into Florida home, takes a dip in pool before capture

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida police thought they were responding to a home intruder, but instead they were met with a huge gator.

The Tampa Police Department said a little after 3 a.m. on March 29, officers responded to a residence only to find that an alligator had broken into the home and let itself in for a swim in the homes pool.

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Body camera video shows officers walking up to the home, when all of a sudden there is a loud bang followed by a hissing sound.

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With help from an alligator trapper, the alligator was safely removed.

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Florida cities rank among best coastal small towns in United States

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19 hours ago

April 8, 2026

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Florida cities rank among best coastal small towns in United States

Stuart ranked No. 2 for best coastal small town in the United States.

Stuart ranked No. 2 in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for best coastal small town.

The Treasure Coast city has been recognized as one of the best coastal small towns in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for several years. Stuart was ranked No. 2 in 2023, No. 1 in 2024 and No. 2 in 2025.

Stuart was praised for its access to the St. Lucie River; its parks, such as Flagler and Shepard; its museums, such as Stuart Heritage Museum and Road to Victory Military Museum and its restaurant-lined downtown.

Florida secured two spots on the top 10 list, with Stuart at No. 2 and Cedar Key at No. 10.

These rankings are determined by a panel of industry experts, invited weekly by USA Today 10BEST, who nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across different areas. 10BEST editors then vet the nominations before selecting a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for four weeks.

Best coastal small towns in the United States

These are the top 10 best coastal small towns in the United States, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards:

1. Pismo Beach, California
2. Stuart, Florida
3. Morro Bay, California
4. Avalon, California
5. Castine, Maine
6. Cape May, New Jersey
7. Gulf Shores, Alabama
8. Beaufort, North Carolina
9. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
10. Cedar Key, Florida

Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.

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Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Fantasy 5 results for April 7, 2026

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April 8, 2026

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Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Fantasy 5 results for April 7, 2026

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots.

Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 7 drawing

05-15-22-33-37, Mega Ball: 02

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from April 7 drawing

Midday: 06-20-26-27-33

Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 7 drawing

Morning: 09

Matinee: 15

Afternoon: 04

Evening: 15

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

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Winning Pick 2 numbers from April 7 drawing

Midday: 2-8, FB: 9

Evening: 8-2, FB: 8

Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 7 drawing

Midday: 5-2-2, FB: 9

Evening: 3-7-5, FB: 8

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 7 drawing

Midday: 8-7-2-5, FB: 9

Evening: 6-6-2-6, FB: 8

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 7 drawing

Midday: 7-1-7-3-0, FB: 9

Evening: 6-3-2-2-7, FB: 8

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.

You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.

Florida law requires public disclosure of winners

If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:

Full name
City of residence
Game won
Date won
Amount won
Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.

When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Florida digital producer. You can send feedback using this form.

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