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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Florida man arrested after beating up fellow golfer for playing too slow: cops
A golfer in Florida is accused of attacking a fellow player for playing too slow and now faces charges over the alleged assault. Jason Hughes was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm, according to Fox 35. The incident happened in June at a golf course in Kissimmee, Florida, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Hughes later told deputies that he was upset with the pace of the victim's play. The man said he and Hughes exchanged words on the course. The victim was playing with a friend in front of Hughes, who told them more than once to hurry up, according to the report. Many slower golfers will let those playing faster move ahead of them at a hole. Hughes got angry when he saw the victim talking to his friend on the green of a hole, according to the report. That is when Hughes allegedly attacked and started to punch the victim in the face. Witnesses broke up the fight and Hughes and his partner fled the scene before authorities arrived, according to the report. The victim was bleeding and bruised when police arrived. He later went to the hospital with a friend. Authorities tracked down Hughes through the credit card he used to pay for his tee time, according to Fox 35. Hughes was in court Friday and given a $2,500 bond. As part of his bail conditions, he is not allowed to play golf on a public course.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Surf instructor, 18, describes exactly how it felt to be attacked by shark that tried to eat him
A teen surf instructor has revealed exactly how it felt to be attacked by a shark that tried to eat him in waters known as the 'shark bite capital of the world.' Sam Hollis, 18, was surfing on Friday off the coast of New Smyrna Beach, a Florida beach infamous for its frequent shark bites, when he says the predator suddenly latched onto his foot and dragged him about 10 to 15 feet. Graphic images revealed the extent of his gruesome injuries from his hospital bed as he recovers. The young surfer, who started when he was just a kid and is now working as a surf instructor, will undergo surgery after the terrifying encounter but is expected to make a full recovery. He described to Fox35 the feeling of when he was first bit by the shark that 'came out of nowhere.' Hollis said it felt hot when the shark first clamped down on his foot, like a dog with a toy in his mouth. 'It felt clamped and then it kind of felt hot because of the teeth,' Hollis told the outlet from his hospital bed. 'And then it just kind of started pulling. It's almost like, um, a dog with a toy in its mouth going like, you know, like that.' Sam Hollis, 18, (pictured) was surfing on Friday off the coast of New Smyrna Beach, a Florida beach infamous for its frequent shark bites, when he says a shark suddenly latched onto his foot and dragged him about 10 to 15 feet Graphic images reveal the extent of his gruesome injuries from his hospital bed as he recovers 'I was kicking at it after I realized it had me in its mouth. I was like, 'Yeah, get this thing away from me' he added. Earlier this month, a Florida surfer almost lost his arm moments entering the water in the same beach after he was attacked by a shark. Dramatic video captured the moment Matt Bender, 40, of Orlando, was bandaged up as blood gushed from his limb. The surfer was riding the waves in the afternoon when he was mauled by the shark in New Smyrna Beach. The video, shared by Instagram user @theother_mazdagirl, shows the chaotic moments after the attack as beachgoers rushed to help. Blood can be seen on Bender's arm as his hand appears to be hanging on by a string as a fellow surfers wrap it in towels and attempt to calm him down. 'I felt it clamp down like a bear trap out of nowhere,' he told Fox affiliate WOFL–TV. He said it felt like 'electricity' when the shark bit into his right forearm.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wildlife experts issue warning after making heartbreaking discovery at local park: 'You could tell she was malnourished and not doing well at all'
A recent rescue attempt highlighted the dangers of fishing lines and the importance of curbing pollution. According to a report by WOFL, a Floridian angler tried to rescue a heron trapped in a fishing line, but unfortunately, the bird succumbed to its injuries. At Herschel King Park in Flagler County, a great blue heron was entangled in a discarded fishing line. When David Clinard found the bird, the line was tightly wrapped around its neck and beak, preventing the bird from eating and drinking. As a result, the heron was severely malnourished. Clinard patiently gained the bird's trust over the course of three days. "She was pretty messed up," Clinard told Fox 35. "You could tell she was malnourished and not doing well at all." Each day, he visited the bird and offered her food and water. Eventually, Clinard was able to remove the fishing line from the bird's neck and bring it to the Flagler County Humane Society. From there, the injured heron was transported to St. Augustine, where it unfortunately died. Entanglement cases like this are, unfortunately, common. According to licensed rehabilitator Karen Ward-Lynch, about half of the birds she treats are due to injuries from entanglement, per Fox 35. Plastic waste not only pollutes natural landscapes but also directly threatens the health and safety of wildlife. Animals and birds can mistake pieces of debris for food and end up ingesting or getting caught in the trash. Properly discarding fishing gear and other plastic waste is a simple and easy way to prevent incidents like this from happening. In Flagler County, there is a monofilament recycling receptacle with an area specifically for discarding used fishing lines. However, despite these designated zones, used fishing equipment still ends up littering outdoor spaces. "I find hooks, all kinds of things out here all the time," Clinard told Fox 35. "I'm an avid angler; I love it. I do know that you can't always be perfect. … The fish can take your line, the hook, everything … but just be cognizant of what you're bringing to the field, then taking out what you're bringing in." As a result, it's essential to properly recycle your fishing equipment to prevent unnecessary wildlife injuries and deaths. Should the U.S. invest in building more wildlife overpasses? Absolutely Depends on how we do it Depends on where we do it Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
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Florida on alert after massive Saharan dust cloud clobbers Caribbean — air quality will suffer, experts say
Florida's about to get a free shipment of dust — straight from the desert. A mammoth cloud of Saharan dust, roughly the size of the continental U.S., is barreling across the Atlantic and expected to smother parts of the Sunshine State in a rusty haze this week. The gritty gift from North Africa has already blanketed the Caribbean — and now it's Florida's turn to breathe it in. 'It's the biggest one we've had so far this season,' Jason Dunion, a meteorologist who monitors hurricanes and Saharan dust, told the New York Times in an interview over the weekend He likened the thick layer to a 'London fog' with a 'brilliant orange glow' at sunset. By the time the 5,000-mile trans-Atlantic traveler reaches the Gulf Coast — from Florida to Texas — it'll lose some of its bite, but residents can still expect surreal sepia-toned skies, muggy heat and a spike in allergy attacks. The dusty invasion may look apocalyptic, but it's all part of Earth's strange seasonal ritual. Between mid-June and late July, massive waves of superheated air over the Sahara launch particles sky-high, where winds from the African Easterly Jet blast them westward. And it even has a name: the Saharan Air Layer, according to Fox 35. 'It's like rinse and repeat every year, it's part of a normal cycle of Earth's oscillations,' Sammy Hadi, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Miami, told The Times. Although this isn't anything for people to fret about, the Saharan Air Layer weakens air quality, which will make going outside especially difficult for those with asthma or breathing issues. However, the surrounding dust does make for stunning picture-worthy sunrises and sunsets. And while Saharan dust may coat your car like it's been parked in a construction zone, it will make for fewer rain storms — which can be both a good and bad thing. 'There's a lot of dry air, and you don't feel that dry air, but the clouds feel it because as they grow and form thunderstorms, they run into that dry air and they just collapse,' Dunion dished to The Times. 'They get stifled.' Dust suppresses tropical storm formation by robbing the atmosphere of the moisture it needs to spawn serious weather. In other words: it's not just dirty — it's doing duty. That's good news for hurricane-watchers but not great news for everyone else, because typically the rain helps wash away all the sand and dust. So, without it — all of it just lingers in the air. Experts say the dust storms typically die down by August and September.
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
Florida on alert after massive Saharan dust cloud clobbers Caribbean — air quality will suffer, experts say
Florida's about to get a free shipment of dust — straight from the desert. A mammoth cloud of Saharan dust, roughly the size of the continental U.S., is barreling across the Atlantic and expected to smother parts of the Sunshine State in a rusty haze this week. The gritty gift from North Africa has already blanketed the Caribbean — and now it's Florida's turn to breathe it in. 'It's the biggest one we've had so far this season,' Jason Dunion, a meteorologist who monitors hurricanes and Saharan dust, told the New York Times in an interview over the weekend He likened the thick layer to a 'London fog' with a 'brilliant orange glow' at sunset. 3 A monster cloud of Saharan dust the size of the U.S. is stampeding across the Atlantic — and Florida's about to get hit with a face full of rusty haze. RAMMB / CIRA @ CSU By the time the 5,000-mile trans-Atlantic traveler reaches the Gulf Coast — from Florida to Texas — it'll lose some of its bite, but residents can still expect surreal sepia-toned skies, muggy heat and a spike in allergy attacks. The dusty invasion may look apocalyptic, but it's all part of Earth's strange seasonal ritual. Between mid-June and late July, massive waves of superheated air over the Sahara launch particles sky-high, where winds from the African Easterly Jet blast them westward. And it even has a name: the Saharan Air Layer, according to Fox 35. 3 The gritty gift from North Africa has smothered the Caribbean — now Florida's next in line to choke on the dusty takeover. FOX 35 'It's like rinse and repeat every year, it's part of a normal cycle of Earth's oscillations,' Sammy Hadi, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Miami, told The Times. Although this isn't anything for people to fret about, the Saharan Air Layer weakens air quality, which will make going outside especially difficult for those with asthma or breathing issues. However, the surrounding dust does make for stunning picture-worthy sunrises and sunsets. And while Saharan dust may coat your car like it's been parked in a construction zone, it will make for fewer rain storms — which can be both a good and bad thing. 'There's a lot of dry air, and you don't feel that dry air, but the clouds feel it because as they grow and form thunderstorms, they run into that dry air and they just collapse,' Dunion dished to The Times. 'They get stifled.' 3 Two waves of airborne grime are duking it out over the Southeast — caught between Sahara dust and wildfire smoke, locals are stuck in a gritty showdown. Jim Schwabel – Dust suppresses tropical storm formation by robbing the atmosphere of the moisture it needs to spawn serious weather. In other words: it's not just dirty — it's doing duty. That's good news for hurricane-watchers but not great news for everyone else, because typically the rain helps wash away all the sand and dust. So, without it — all of it just lingers in the air. Experts say the dust storms typically die down by August and September.
