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South Florida faces a rapid spread of invasive cane toads, threatening pets with deadly toxins when threatened.
Experts urge homeowners to reduce outside lighting and clear moist vegetation to deter toad entry.
Pet owners should keep dogs on a leash at night and inspect yards before letting them outside.
Symptoms to watch include drooling, vomiting, and foaming at the mouth after contact with a cane toad.
Toxin exposure can be fatal within minutes, highlighting the need for quick veterinary response.
If exposure occurs, wipe the mouth and rush to an emergency veterinarian for treatment.
Outdoor water features and lighting attract toads, increasing risk in residential areas.
Officials emphasize vigilance as cane toads spread, particularly in Palm Beach County.
Experts warn brief contact may harm dogs even during short outdoor activities.

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Palm Beach County seeks authority to pause local gas taxes during high prices, but faces legal limits.
A March memo says such pause authority is not currently granted by statutes that authorize taxes but don’t authorize waivers.
Woodward asks DeSantis to support legislation to let counties pause taxes during spikes or hardship.
County estimates potential relief per fill-up if a pause is allowed.
DeSantis acknowledged state limits in reducing gas prices amid global volatility.
Florida previously enacted a gas-tax holiday in 2022 as short-term relief.
State action on fuel supply includes emergency rule allowing E15 gasoline for 90 days.
The issue remains unresolved as lawmakers consider changes to Florida law.
Pressure builds as national and local leaders seek relief from rising pump prices.
The discussion ties to broader efforts to ease pump costs for residents and businesses.

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Two adults were arrested in Palm Beach County after a sheriff's investigation into a sex crime involving a 13-year-old girl.
Videos found on the girl's phone showed the child with the suspects inside a West Palm Beach hotel room.
Suspects Camilo Hernandez Rodriguez and Yariannys Perezcarrillo face lewd and lascivious battery and exhibition charges.
The investigation began after a parent reported videos found on the child’s phone.
The case was forwarded to the state attorney’s office for prosecution.
The victim’s identity is protected under Florida law, with no further details released.
Both defendants were booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and are expected to face charges in court.
Authorities encouraged anyone with information related to child abuse to contact law enforcement immediately.
The report notes the case involves lewd acts with a child between 12 and 16 years old.
The report references multiple sources of evidence, including digital data and sworn statements.

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