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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jurassic Quest brings life-sized dinosaurs to Tampa fairgrounds this weekend
The Brief Jurassic Quest, the nation's largest dinosaur experience, is now open at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The exhibit features more than 80 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs. The event runs through Sunday, July 20. TAMPA - A prehistoric adventure has arrived in Tampa as Jurassic Quest opens at the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend. The nationally touring exhibit is known as the largest and most realistic dinosaur experience in North America, featuring more than 80 life-sized, roaring, moving animatronic dinosaurs, from the towering T-Rex to the spiky Stegosaurus. "We're super-excited to bring you our live animatronic dinosaurs," said Brainy Beth, a Dinosaur Trainer with Jurassic Quest. "You will be able to walk through our dinosaurs, say hello to prehistoric creatures that are the accurate sizes and have an absolute blast while doing it." In addition to the massive creatures, Jurassic Quest includes interactive shows, fossil digs, science stations, and a soft-play area called "Triceratots" designed for younger dino fans. Families can also enjoy baby dino encounters and dinosaur rides. For more information, click here. The Source FOX 13 special project's photographer Mike Hughes gathered the information for this story. Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
16-07-2025
- General
- Fox News
Popular vacation spot bans 'gigantic holes' in sand after near-tragedy
As families flock to the coasts this summer, at least one beach may be putting a damper on children's plans to dig in the sand. The City of Holmes Beach in Florida passed a rule this summer that declares, "No holes on beach." Holmes Beach City Commissioner Carol Whitmore told FOX 13 the rule is being implemented to protect both beachgoers and wildlife. "People aren't listening. They're on vacation, they're not thinking and, unfortunately, we have to think about the people [then] coming to the beach after they leave," said Whitmore. "We have to think about their safety." The ordinance states that "no person shall dig holes in the sandy gulf beach deeper than one (1) foot" — and it bans "metal shovels" such as gardening tools. Children's toy shovels and plastic shovels are still permitted. = "We almost had a [person] fall into a gigantic hole that nobody covered up. It's a safety issue," Whitmore added. In 2024, FOX 13 reported that a young girl died after falling into a nearly six-foot hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with the sand collapsing on her. Nearly 143 million people visited the Sunshine State last year, according to Visit Florida. The large holes also present a threat to wildlife — specifically sea turtles. "These holes can be 3 to 6 feet deep, and then they leave and don't cover them back up. We've got photos of our turtles getting caught in the holes, and they can't survive," said Whitmore. A visitor at Manatee Public Beach, Waylon Slabach, told FOX 13 his daughter loves digging in the sand. "On a Sunday afternoon, we love to bring her out here. Have her play and dig holes and fill them back in before we leave," he said. Waylon said it is "easy" to fill the holes his daughter makes to protect turtles. The National Ocean Service says on its website that beachgoers can "help sea turtle mothers and their offspring improve their chances of survival" by filling holes made in the sand.
Axios
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Provo bans Dirtylicious dance class from rec center over "moral standards," founder says
Provo officials have drummed the "Dirtylicious" dance class out of a local rec center, saying the flamboyant fitness routines don't align with the city's " standards." Why it matters: The Utah-founded dance course is becoming a national brand, with classes from Hawaiʻi to Florida and local sessions multiplying across the state. At the Provo Rec Center, instructors grew the classes from one to four sessions in three years as lessons filled up. Driving the news: Rec center administrators told the Dirtylicious founders last month that future classes were cancelled, FOX 13 reported. In an email, the city wrote that it "decided to move in a different direction that aligns with our current goals in programming." "But we were told before that email, behind closed doors, that Dirtylicious didn't meet … certain moral standards," founder Erica Tanner told FOX 13. The intrigue: Tanner told KSL the city began investigating the groups' moves after a man complained to the rec center. What they're saying:"What started out as a really good fitness-focused class gradually became more content, which involved adult-natured moves and content," rec center manager Cathy Smits told FOX 13. The latest: Students have taken to social media to complain about the cancellation, saying the class gave them confidence and a community. Between the lines: The collision of dance and morals evokes the 1984 film "Footloose" — which was filmed in Utah County.
Sky News AU
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Seattle resident vows to keep pro-Trump political displays on home despite second shooting attack
A Washington state woman plans to install a security system rather than pull down pro-Trump messaging from her windows after her home was struck by bullets over the weekend in what she says was a politically motivated attack. FOX 13 in Seattle reported that a shooting early Sunday morning left several holes in the Ballard area of the city home's windows while damaging a pickup truck parked outside. The woman, who preferred to remain nameless, told the news station the shooter seemed to target political stickers and pictures in the window. The pictures and stickers included President Donald Trump, a Confederate flag and a sticker that read, "Police Lives Matter." A red pickup truck with a flag was also damaged when two windows were shattered in the shooting. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for information about the shooting. FOX 13 spoke to the homeowner, who said this was the second time in two years that her house had been targeted. The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024. During that shooting, she told the station, a bullet flew into a cabinet. The shutters were closed when the house was shot on Sunday, and the homeowner said it may have helped stop some of the impact from the bullets. Once the bullets were done flying, the woman said she looked outside and allegedly saw a man walking across the street, the station reported. Despite this being the second time the house was shot at, the homeowner said she does not have plans to take down the political statements. Instead, she noted, she plans to have security cameras installed. Originally published as Seattle resident vows to keep pro-Trump political displays on home despite second shooting attack
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida Republicans selling 'Alligator Alcatraz' merchandise
The Brief Florida Republican leaders are selling Alligator Alcatraz merchandise in two online shops. One of the shops is run by the Republican Party of Florida, the other is run by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. Democrats are calling the online stores, "flat out wrong." FLORIDA - Alligator Alcatraz merchandise is "selling like hotcakes," the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida said Tuesday, after a pair of online shops began selling t-shirts, hats, Koozies and other items. What we know The online store run by the state GOP is selling a handful of items, while Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's shop is offering a wider variety of items, including buttons and bumper stickers. Evan Power, Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, said party leaders saw an opportunity with the national spotlight on Alligator Alcatraz. "Alcatraz [prison], when it was first created back in San Francisco, was a big deal. We thought that that was a good title when we heard that James Uthmeier came up with that title. We liked it. We came up some ideas and then once we put them up, they started selling like hotcakes and it's just taken off from there," Power said. "The goal is to raise awareness to what the policy is. But second of all, when you sell merch, you get names, you get emails, and then you make some money off of all of it." Most of the merchandise is being sold for between $20-30. Power said the proceeds will go back into the Florida GOP. Uthmeier, who announced the site on social media, urging supporters to "get your gear to show support," didn't respond to a request for comment. It's unclear how he plans to use the proceeds. PREVIOUS: Trump visits Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' as new ICE detention center opens Tuesday The other side Democrats have said the two online stores are in poor taste. "This is a stain on the conscience of Florida," said Hillsborough County State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, the House Minority Leader. "It's all fun and games until it's your own family, right? And we've now read enough accounts that there are people who are lawfully present in the United States, even some United States citizens who've been getting caught up in all of these stunts." While Driskell believes the detention center is a mistake, she thinks the focus should be on ensuring the facility is safe, not on making a quick buck. "You really have to ask yourself, where have we gone wrong as a society if it's at the point where people are making fun of other families' heartaches and pain?" she said. "I never thought I'd see the day in America where people profiteering off of effectively what could be a concentration camp." CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer.
