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'Fairy tale ending': Man meets daughter for first time

'Fairy tale ending': Man meets daughter for first time

'Fairy tale ending': Man meets daughter for first time

After spending more than 30 years attempting to find her true father, Al Beard's daughter was finally able to connect with him.

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101-year-old veteran gets in-flight birthday party

The crew and passengers sang to him during the flight.

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Stolen dog recovered, but appears to have been burned with cigarettes

Mini was taken, along with her owner's car, from Phipps Plaza earlier this week.

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MIRACLE MALACHI: Recovery from brain damage baffles doctors

"Our son wasn't even recognizable."

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Playgroup helps parents of children with special needs

We all get by with a little help from our friends and that's especially true for moms. There's playgroup designed for special needs families.

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A towel that's always cool?

This towel feels like your own personal air conditioner, and it's on sale now.

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Airlines have already collected more than $1 billion in bag fees this year

The amount of revenue airlines generate from baggage fees is up this year.

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Authorities: Alabama man fed meth to caged 'attack squirrel'

Deputies had no safe way to test the animal for drugs.

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Walmart has the best bike deals you'll find online today

You can find unbelievable bike bargains online today.

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June is black bear mating season in Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said it's already received two reports of black bears in the area. June is the start of black bear mating season in Florida, and the sheriff's office and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a reminder about not interacting with these animals. The sheriff's office said a black bear was reported near the airport in Lakeland and another was spotted near Drane Field Road. The FWC reminded residents that black bear sightings this time of year are not uncommon because young bears are leaving the family unit. June is also the start of the black bear mating season when the animals can travel farther to look for a mate. The FWC said residents should secure outside "attractants" like garbage, pet food and birdseed to keep bears away from homes. Wildlife officials said you should never approach a bear if you see one, and to keep a safe distance. "If you do encounter a bear at close range, do not run," the FWC said. "Remain standing upright, speak to the bear in a calm, assertive voice, and back up slowly while leaving the bear with a clear escape route.” Florida black bears are the only bear species in the state. These animals prefer habitats like forested wetlands, natural pinelands, hammocks, scrub and shrub lands. The FWC said bears will also congregate in areas with a lot of food, including human food. If you spot a black bear, the sheriff's office and FWC ask you to call the Southwest Regional Office at 863-648-3200.

ANIMALS
Black bear shot and killed after becoming too friendly with humans

State officials were seeing social media posts of people taking selfies with the bear.

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Nearly half of young people aren't using deodorant, poll finds

The poll found that about 40% of people 18-24 don't use deodorant at all and haven't in the last month.

LIFE