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9-year-old shark attack victim recovering after hand severed in Florida. What we know
A 9-year-old girl whose right hand was nearly bitten off her arm by a shark near Boca Grande may fully recover thanks to fast ...
Tiny Asian needle ant packs powerful, potentially fatal, sting. Compare it to Florida fire ant
"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in ...
Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii’s Maui Island evacuates about 50 people. No structures have burned
HONOLULU (AP) — A fast-moving Hawaii brush fire fueled by fierce winds forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents on ...
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Scientists Are Using Drones to Unleash Thousands of Mosquitoes in Hawaii in a Bid to Save Native Birds. Here's How It Works
Colorful songbirds known as honeycreepers were once abundant in Hawaii, filling the air with their chipper songs and vibrant ...
Hawaii tourism is 'significantly down,' and experts are worried
In May, the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii released a report forecasting changes to come, citing ...
These Florida cities rank among highest that people are moving out of. Here's where, why
Is Florida's popularity dwindling? According to 2025 study from PODS, Floridians are leaving two major cities in the Sunshine ...
Saving for a Home in Hawaii Takes 29 Years—See How Long It Takes in Your State
It could take decades for the average American to save for a home—but some states offer a quicker path than others, a new ...
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Brush fire in Hawaii forces evacuations, no structures burned – NBC 6 South Florida
University of Hawaii researchers say unemployment and poverty rose after the blaze. The Kahikinui fire may seem small compared to continental U.S. fires, but it’s significant for an island of ...
Flying or driving for Fourth of July in Florida? Here’s the best time to leave, what it’ll cost
There will be more travelers in the air and on the road than ever before on July 4 week, according to AAA. Here are the best ...
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Message in a bottle from Hawaii found in Florida 8 years later
An 11-year-old Michigan girl vacationing with her family in Florida found a message in a bottle that had purportedly been thrown into the ocean 8 years earlier in Hawaii.
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Message in a bottle from Hawaii reaches Florida seven years later - WRAL
A recent discovery on the shores of Anna Maria Island in Florida has created a lifetime connection between two families who are separated by thousands of miles. Message in a bottle from Hawaii ...