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Officials: Florida fire chief is arrested on murder charge

This picture offered by the Okaloosa County Dept. of Corrections exhibits Brian Easterling. Authorities in Florida say the chief of a volunteer fireplace division is accused of fatally capturing a enterprise proprietor as a result of the sufferer owed him cash. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Workplace says Easterling was taken into custody at his dwelling in Holt, Fla., and is awaiting extradition from the close by county of Okaloosa within the Panhandle. (Okaloosa County Dept. of Corrections by way of AP)

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WATCH: Florida alligator seen crossing road with large turtle in its mouth
WATCH: Florida alligator seen crossing road with large turtle in its mouth
Some wildlife teams in Florida caught something on camera that you don’t see every day.
Crews at a wildlife refuge in Palm Beach County spotted a gator walking across a road with a turtle latched in its teeth.
Some people online have joked that the gator was helping the turtle cross the road.
However, turtles can also be part of their diet.
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Rainfall expected in South Florida following moderate drought conditions

Needed rainfall is expected to blanket South Florida and the Keys Monday as a vigorous area of low pressure crosses the peninsula.
This system will bring the best chance for widespread rainfall that the area has seen all month. In fact, as moderate drought conditions persist and rainfall deficits for 2025 continue to grow at 2 to 4 inches, the rainfall is desperately needed.
While Sunday afternoon and evening trend dry, rain chances will slowly increase after daybreak, with a few showers possible during the morning drive.
The bulk of the rainfall will come through the late-morning and early afternoon with conditions beginning to ease towards the early evening hours. While the mode of the weather will be cloudy with passing showers, a few thunderstorms are possible as well.
This is a minimal chance for an isolated severe storm to pop up as the worst of the weather moves through early afternoon Monday.
The current rainfall forecast pins the NBC6 viewing area with 1-3” through Tuesday.
However, any location that experiences concentrated tropical downpours may see up to 4 inches of rain. Currently, the lower range of accumulations are anticipated. Concentrated rainfall can cause minor flooding, especially in urban areas.
Rain chances will continue into Tuesday before a pleasant, near-normal temperature trend settles for the balance of the work week.
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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida’s decision to rescind in-state tuition
The decision is expected to cost Florida institutions approximately $25 million in tuition and fees, according to TheDream.US, a national organization supporting higher education access for Dreamers. The organization’s President and CEO, Gaby Pacheco, a long-time Miami resident, said that the impact extends beyond immediate financial consequences, potentially affecting Florida’s future workforce development and economic growth.
“Our state is turning its back and hindering the potential of students who have succeeded throughout their K-12 education,” says Pacheco, noting that many affected students arrived in the United States at an average age of six years old. The organization has already helped more than 600 Florida-based Dreamers graduate college, with many now working as nurses, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs within the state.
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, through its Director of Policy and Strategy Diego Sánchez, points to concerning workforce implications. With Florida facing shortages in healthcare, teaching, and STEM fields, the policy change could exacerbate existing gaps in critical sectors. Sánchez, himself a former undocumented student in Florida, argues that the state risks losing bilingual, skilled professionals to other regions with more inclusive education policies.
The impact of this policy shift could be particularly significant given Florida’s traditional role as a hub for educational and economic opportunity. Critics argue that the change contradicts the state’s historical position as a beacon of dynamism and opportunity, potentially deterring talented students from pursuing higher education in Florida.
Advocates point out that many affected students are deeply integrated into Florida communities, having completed their entire K-12 education in the state’s public schools. The new policy, they argue, creates barriers for these students to continue their education and contribute to the state’s economy, potentially forcing them to either abandon their educational pursuits or seek opportunities in other states with more favorable policies.
As this policy takes effect, educational institutions and advocacy groups are working to assess the full scope of its impact on Florida’s educational landscape and future workforce development. The change represents a significant shift in Florida’s approach to higher education access and raises questions about the state’s long-term economic and workforce strategy.
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