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Watch Weather Authority Weekday at 10am: Jacksonville heats up: 90s and rain chances this week

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VIDEO: Coast Guard saves man clinging to cooler 30 miles off Florida coast as Hurricane Milton approached

Read full article: VIDEO: Coast Guard saves man clinging to cooler 30 miles off Florida coast as Hurricane Milton approached

It was a nightmare scenario with a positive ending.

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VIDEO: Florida firefighters rescue dog that fell into 14-foot cave-like hole

Read full article: VIDEO: Florida firefighters rescue dog that fell into 14-foot cave-like hole

An adorable pup named Bella is safe and sound after falling into a 14-foot cave-like hole on Sept. 30 in Ocala.

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Watch these cops hilariously rescue a cute little pig on the side of the road

Read full article: Watch these cops hilariously rescue a cute little pig on the side of the road

It’s not every day that a police officer is asked to rescue a cute little pig from the side of the road, but that happened to these officers.

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St. Augustine man who was lost at sea, his family reunite with crews who helped rescue him

Read full article: St. Augustine man who was lost at sea, his family reunite with crews who helped rescue him

A young man who was lost at sea for about 30 hours in early August was reunited Thursday with the crews who helped rescue him.

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Coast Guard rescues diver near St. Petersburg

Read full article: Coast Guard rescues diver near St. Petersburg

Coast Guard rescues a diver 12 miles west of Egmont Key, Florida.

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Jacksonville firefighters rescue 2 dogs as home fills with smoke

Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters rescue 2 dogs as home fills with smoke

Jacksonville firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in the city’s Sandalwood neighborhood, officials said.

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VIDEOS: Coast Guard makes heroic rescues in area hit hardest by Hurricane Ian

Read full article: VIDEOS: Coast Guard makes heroic rescues in area hit hardest by Hurricane Ian

An aircrew from Air Station Miami, U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, rescued several people stranded in Sanibel Island Thursday. On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard District 7 shared the body camera video of the rescues.

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St. Johns County deputy rescues baby deer that fell in 15-foot pit

Read full article: St. Johns County deputy rescues baby deer that fell in 15-foot pit

A St. Johns County deputy rescued a baby deer that fell into a 15-foot pit last week.

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Don’t kit-nap: Here’s what to do if you find a litter of kittens during kitten season

Read full article: Don’t kit-nap: Here’s what to do if you find a litter of kittens during kitten season

Kitnapping is not the best option for kittens, mother cats and shelters.

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Georgia firefighters rescue deer from soccer netting

Read full article: Georgia firefighters rescue deer from soccer netting

Firefighters in Georgia rescued an "extremely exhausted" deer that got its antlers and neck caught in soccer netting.

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‘Just another Tuesday’: JFRD gives update on high-angle rescue

Read full article: ‘Just another Tuesday’: JFRD gives update on high-angle rescue

Lt. Allen Harvill, Chief Jack Griggs and Engineer Freddy Ortiz appeared on The Morning Show on Wednesday to share details of the rescue.

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Give Briar a Fur-Ever Home at Fur Sisters

Read full article: Give Briar a Fur-Ever Home at Fur Sisters

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Sophie Is Looking For Her Fur-ever Home! | River City Live

Read full article: Sophie Is Looking For Her Fur-ever Home! | River City Live

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Give Buddy a Fur-Ever Home with Fur Sisters | River City Live

Read full article: Give Buddy a Fur-Ever Home with Fur Sisters | River City Live

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana on same date Katrina did 16 years earlier

Read full article: Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana on same date Katrina did 16 years earlier

Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday -- the same calendar date, Aug. 29, as Category 3 Katrina did 16 years ago.

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Give Buster A Fur-ever Home at Fur Sisters | River City Live

Read full article: Give Buster A Fur-ever Home at Fur Sisters | River City Live

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Give Journey a Fur-Ever Home with Fur sisters | River City Live

Read full article: Give Journey a Fur-Ever Home with Fur sisters | River City Live

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Give Dale a Fur-Ever Home with Fur Sisters | River City Live

Read full article: Give Dale a Fur-Ever Home with Fur Sisters | River City Live

To Fur Sisters, rescue is a passion. While it may not always be easy, it is always worth it. Kelly Krehbiel, Founder and President of Fur Sisters, started the organization due to the overcrowding in local shelters. She believes that every dog should be given a second chance. They do this by pulling dogs from surrounding neighborhood shelters that have little funding, give the dogs the vet care they need, and place them in loving foster homes until they get adopted.

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Lake patrol boat saves four people whose boat was going over a Texas dam

Read full article: Lake patrol boat saves four people whose boat was going over a Texas dam

Four people are safe thanks to first responders who rescued them -- as their boat was going over this dam.

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‘Ruff’ surf: Pelican-chasing dog rescued from sea

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Water Rescue Team saved a dog Tuesday morning from the ocean near Massengale Park. Glynn County Fire Rescue said the pup, named Brooks, decided to chase a few pelicans. Unfortunately, those pelicans were half a mile off shore. Members from the water rescue team were able to locate Brooks in St. Simon’s shipping channel and bring him safely back to shore. Brooks and his owner are both safe and appreciative!

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Boater missing, vessel capsizes after striking Buckman Bridge

Read full article: Boater missing, vessel capsizes after striking Buckman Bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a capsized boat late Wednesday afternoon near the Buckman Bridge, and the operator of that boat has not been located. Fire and Rescue said the vessel struck one of the pilings under the Buckman and capsized north of the bridge. As of 7:15 p.m., the boater had not been located, according to Eric Prosswimmer, spokesperson for JFRD. Crews were towing the boat to an area near NAS Jacksonville. The investigation was being turned over to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Firefighters rescue three dogs from burning house in Jacksonville

Read full article: Firefighters rescue three dogs from burning house in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla- – An adult, a child, and their family pets are all OK after a fire started at their home early Monday morning. The fire happened a home in Murray Hill near I-10 and McDuff Avenue around 3:30 a.m. It appears the adult and child were able to quickly get out of the home, but left without their three dogs. — MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) August 24, 2020Firefighters were able to save the dogs and none were injured. The fire was put out quickly so the home will not be a total loss, but the Red Cross is assisting the family.

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Georgia investigator saves injured hawk struck by vehicle

Read full article: Georgia investigator saves injured hawk struck by vehicle

GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. – A Glynn County Police Department investigator -- who happens to be a licensed falconer -- rescued a hawk on Tuesday after it was struck by a vehicle. The police department said the red-tailed hawk was eating a meal when it was injured. Luckily for the large bird, investigator Lowrey’s “unique talents” were put to use and he handled the hawk safely and transported it to a rehabilitation center so it can recover, the department said. The Facebook post did not include the investigator’s first name. Investigator Lowrey is also attached to GCPD’s Special Response Team.

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