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Jet skier drowns near Coquina Beach
MANATEE COUNTY - A jet skier was killed off Coquina Beach Saturday afternoon as hundreds of beachgoers were celebrating the 4th of July on the beach nearby.
Freedom Swim draws a crowd to Charlotte Harbor
CHARLOTTE HARBOR - It's been a 4th of July tradition for more than a decade - the Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim. And every year, more and more people jump into the water and swim across the harbor.
Firework crews work hard to put on a patriotic show
SARASOTA - Every Independence Day, Americans head out to enjoy fireworks displays in Sarasota and all over the country.  But must people aren't aware of the amount of preperations done by the crews for the big event.
Double murder in Bradenton Friday night
BRADENTON - Sheriff's deputies were investigating a double homicide Friday night.
Fans get an up-close look at race boats
SARASOTA - Friday's Powerboats By The Bay was the lead-up to Sunday's Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix, featuring a chance to see the big boats up close and personal before they hit the race course.
Florida State Headlines
Man killed trying to cross road on bike
Middleburg man drowns when canoe overturns
Woman, 54, hit by stray bullet at party
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Woman, 43, bitten by shark in South Florida
Former FSU president recovering from heart surgery
2 escape injury in South Fla. boat explosion
Boy, 11, hit in apparent drive-by shooting
Woman, 26, killed walking on I-95 ramp
1 dead, several hurt in Fla. lightning strike
National News
News Minute: Mission to Russia...Biden, McConnell on stimulus...Honduras turmoil
Holiday fireworks accidents kill four workers
Sprinkler flooding forces evacuation of Mass. jail
Scientist may be forced to NYC terror ties hearing
Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking
L.A. prepares for huge crowds for memorial
Tenn. police rule McNair's death a homicide
Obama bemoans golf swing to Russian reporter
Ind. bridge collapses into lake, 25 injuries reported
Little people call for FCC to ban 'midget'
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Ill. cabbie sprays deodorant to disarm attacker
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) - Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger
Man blows hand off in shotgun accident
DELTONA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Deltona man who blew off part of his left hand with a short-barrel shotgun could face charges for possessing an illegal firearm.
Man attacks wife with hose for smoking in house
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Jensen Beach man has been charged with domestic battery after he drenched his wife with a garden hose

 
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