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Group hosting child drowning prevention workshop in Lake Mary
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (122+ words) WFTV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Group hosting child drowning prevention workshop in Lake Mary Suspects sought after…...
Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (384+ words) JOHANNESBURG " South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States in a move widely seen as an effort to ease diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Meyer's appointment comes during…...
Zora! Festival will return with new theme, attractions
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (314+ words) EATONVILLE, Fla. " The Zora! Festival, celebrating author Zora Neale Hurston, is entering a new phase. Organizers just announced a patriotic theme and confirmed the festival will return to the historic Robert Hungerford High School property. The festival will happen on…...
School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (268+ words) JOHANNESBURG " A truck collided with a school minibus in South Africa's Gauteng province, killing at least 13 children, authorities said Monday. Preliminary reports indicated at least 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries in the hospital....
Madagascar's president fires the government following days of deadly Gen Z protests
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (607+ words) Rajoelina said in a speech on national television that Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and other government officials would stay on an interim basis until a new government is formed. He invited applications for government positions and gave a three-day time…...
South Africa starts a soul-searching 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality and other issues
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (595+ words) The talks, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, are expected to include most political parties, civic groups and members of the public. Concerns have been raised over a possible $40 million cost, while there are also questions…...
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) Under the collaborative project involving the University of the Witwatersrand, nuclear energy officials and conservationists, five rhinos were injected in what the university hopes will be the start of a mass injection of the declining rhino population. They're calling it…...
20 escape roof collapse at Melbourne community center
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (227+ words) MELBOURNE, Fla. " Part of the roof at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center collapsed in Tuesday afternoon's storms. Officials say 20 people were inside, but all escaped. Although it was. .. 20 escape roof collapse at Melbourne community center MELBOURNE, Fla. " Part of the…...
Pure Panic: Sun Rail passenger describes fatal motorcycle crash with train
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a man lost his life when a Sun Rail train struck his motorcycle, causing panic among the many passengers aboard. "The driver just hits the horn and. .. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a…...