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Gainesville police chief asks public to help ID 2 people captured on camera in deadly Easter Sunday shooting
SUMMARY: Gainesville Police are investigating a deadly Easter Sunday shooting at TB McPherson Park that killed 20-year-old Ontaria Baisden, who was caught in the crossfire. Surveillance footage shows a man in red shorts and a gray hoodie opening fire into a crowd as the event ended, injuring three people. Baisden later died at the hospital. Police Chief Nelson Moya is urging the public to help identify the shooter and a second person seen fleeing. Authorities are seeking information about the suspect’s movements, companions, and getaway vehicle. Tips can be directed to Detective Matt Quinn or the department’s tip line.
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Bangladesh mourns 31 dead in jet crash as students protest to demand accountability
SUMMARY: Hundreds of students protested in Dhaka after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College, killing 31 people, including 25 students, a heroic teacher, and the pilot. The crash caused a devastating fire in the densely populated Uttara neighborhood. Firefighters secured the scene amid ongoing military investigations, with the civil aviation authority uninvolved. The pilot reportedly tried to divert the malfunctioning plane from populated areas during his first solo flight. Students demanded accurate victim identification, compensation, and a halt to outdated training aircraft. The tragedy prompted a national day of mourning, with many injured hospitalized and DNA matching underway for some victims.
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South Florida weather for Monday 7/21/25
SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather on Monday, July 21, 2025, will shift from recent dry days to increased storm activity. Morning commutes remain dry with temperatures from 80–84°F, but showers and storms—some producing heavy rainfall—are expected after 1 p.m. due to a deep tropical air mass. Rain chances remain high through Thursday, then drop as Saharan dust moves in, drying conditions for the weekend. This dust also suppresses tropical activity, with only one weak disturbance noted. Winds will be light and variable, seas calm. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s to low 90s. Rain peaks midweek, followed by weekend heat.
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Gen Xers mourn drowning death of The Cosby Show’s Theo actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner
SUMMARY: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking 1980s sitcom “The Cosby Show,” tragically died from accidental drowning in Costa Rica. The show, which aired from 1984 to 1992, was celebrated for positively portraying a Black family, resonating deeply with Generation X and Black audiences by reflecting their experiences and challenging racial stereotypes. Fans and community members expressed profound grief, describing Warner as a relatable figure and role model who shaped their childhoods and cultural memory. His death was unexpected, heightening the sense of loss felt by those who admired both his acting and activism.
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