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.
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.
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
