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Two years ago, Jacksonville’s Jason Babin not only tackled Arizona’s Andre Ellington by his dreadlocks, but ripped out a chuck of them in the process. MORE: Week 4 photos | NFL rookie rankings | Suh’s latest controversial play Luckily for Redskins’ running back Matt Jones, his hair remains intact. But he will probably be in considerable pain following this tackle by Eagles’ linebacker Fletcher Cox. Ouch. Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch....

Male stalk-eyed flies with this genetic variant produce only half as many sperm as they should, but because of their enlarged testes, they have similar levels of fertility when compared with normal males. In humans, the split between males and females in the population is fairly equal. But in some species, selfish genes have evolved that affect the segregation of chromosomes during sperm production. These genes usually reside on the X chromosomes and cause all Y-bearing sperm to die or become dysfunctional....

The blurry, black-and-white footage captures the unidentified animal darting across the yard, with something like a rope trailing behind. Some viewers believe that the animal appears to have a long, thick tail, and to be running on two legs. Suggestions have ranged from peacock to deer to iguana. However, to the woman who caught the animal on tape last week, Cristina Ryan, the animal is nothing other than a small dinosaur....

For some owners, leasing is a way to obtain high-priced purebred dogs without breaking the bank. But that means risking their animal being taken away from them and rehomed elsewhere if they cannot make their payments. In addition, leased pets often have prices attached that are higher than if the animal was bought outright. The Federal Trade Commission requires breeders or agencies disclose if they are leasing animals. “That puts us in a bad position....

“So-called COVID-19 vaccine passports reduce individual freedom and will harm patient privacy,” DeSantis declared, pointing out that vaccines are not required by any law and that vaccination records are private health information. The governor said that Florida is “leading the effort to distribute the vaccine to elderly and vulnerable populations” but that many residents have not yet had the opportunity to get the shot or may have some health or religious region that would prevent them from getting vaccinated....

Airboat tour captain, Chris Miller, captured the incredible footage as he took tourists around the swamps. Miller, who indicates he works for company Spirit of the Swamp, based in Kissimmee, Florida, shared a video from one of the tours. In the video, he turns the engine off after the group spot a gator beneath the water. “A dinosaur,” says one woman, referring to the alligator, as they scramble to film the spectacle....

MORE: Announcer gives confusing reaction after missed field goal At the end of the third quarter of every game, Florida plays the song “We Are the Boys from Old Florida.” The Gators continued that tradition on Saturday, but added Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” after it as a tribute. Here’s how the university explained it: The tribute was widely praised across social media.

Mariner, 36, became the Republican nominee for Florida’s 20th Congressional District after winning Tuesday’s primary with 58 percent of the vote. His past as a convicted felon could be an issue in next month’s special election, as Florida law only allows ex-felons to hold office or vote if they have formally applied to have their rights restored. While the GOP nominee told Florida Politics on Thursday that he had done “nothing” to restore his rights, he insisted that not taking the legal step would have no bearing on his candidacy....

“If we get to the point where people think we are on the other side of this and we can get kids back in, even if it’s for a couple of weeks, I think there would be value in that,” DeSantis said during a roundtable discussion featuring professionals in the Florida educational system, parents and government leaders, who joined the conversation through a video conferencing call. Classes in Florida schools typically end in the last week of May or the first week of June....

According to Pompano Beach, Florida Fire and Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King, the 71-year-old woman had some broken bones and the 1-year-old child did not sustain any serious injuries. They are currently in the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. King told news outlets that the woman, whose identity has not been revealed, took a right turn attempting to cross the train tracks. She was said to be attempting to drive off the tracks as the train approached, but was unable to do so before the collision....

The schools have rescheduled their Saturday rainout for the 2017 season. MORE: Week 1 photos | Muschamp defends reinstating players | Cam vs. Tebow “We looked at a number of options and, in the end, we both thought it was in the best interest of our student-athletes and football programs to play out the remainder of our respective schedules as they stand,” UF athletics director Jeremy Foley said in a statement, per CollegeFootballTalk....

When temperatures drop to near 40 degrees, iguanas become immobile and lose their grips in trees, thus making them fall to the ground like a wet sack of concrete. Iguanas typically lie motionless on the ground where they land. Although they may look lifeless, they’re actually still alive. Once their bodies reheat, the iguanas usually regain their strength and get back to normal life. An Artic blast has begun working its way across the United States and is expected to bring unseasonably cold temperatures to the Sunshine State this weekend....

Pedro Julio Ruiz, of New Port Richey, was detained by deputies from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office just before 4 p.m. on August 30, according to inmate records. Last week, police searched a home on Chickadee Road in the suburb of Holiday and found dozens of marijuana plants. While Ruiz is not believed to have lived at the address, WTSP reported deputies had found some of his personal property inside the residence during a search, including medication and a power bill....

Russell Bannister was arrested after the Ormond Beach Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility on December 22. Police said Bannister, 47, is alleged to have entered an elderly resident’s room without his consent or knowledge to steal cash and credit cards. While he was inside the room, Bannister’s presence was detected by the resident’s Alexa device, which alerted a family member....

Brian Van Landingham and Frank Branca were at Possum Head Camp, almost an hour west of Fort Lauderdale, when they first spotted the python. “Alligator Ron” Bergeron was filming an educational video nearby when he got the call about the python, according to the Miami Herald. Bergeron made the four-mile journey to capture the python, which was about an inch in diameter. He also removed nearly 50 hatching eggs, which could have turned into even more snakes in the Everglades....

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) authorities say the unnamed man was caught with the weapon on Wednesday at Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport. Few details are available about the man. The man was allegedly carrying a .32 caliber pistol loaded with seven bullets, along with a box containing an additional 41 bullets in his carry-on luggage. The weapon was confiscated by Syracuse police, who later arrested him on weapons charges. On November 6, the man was allegedly caught carrying a loaded gun at another airport located about 60 miles away from the Syracuse airport....

Nicholas James Imhoff, 29, did not enter a plea when he appeared in federal court in Billings, Montana, on Tuesday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, the Associated Press reported. Imhoff was arrested after he was stopped by a Montana Highway Patrol trooper on Interstate 90 near Columbus for driving six miles above the 80 mph speed limit on February 11, The Billings Gazette reported....

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Joseph Isaiah Woodson, Jr. of Ashburn, Virginia was guilty of three counts of producing child pornography, one count of distributing child pornography and one count of conspiracy to commit extortion. Woodson and an anonymous co-conspirator would hack into their victims’ Snapchat accounts. Then, they would change the passwords to the hijacked accounts. After that, their minor victims were coerced into sending pornographic pictures through Kik, a popular messaging app....

Anthony Richardson was stopped by deputies from the local sheriff’s drug task force in the area of S.R. 64 and Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs last Thursday, according to a media release. Police said they were told a live alligator was in the car’s front seat just prior to a drug search of the vehicle. Richardson claimed he was planning to release the gator into a nearby river. He admitted to not having alligator trapping or hunting licenses—two forms of permits which have to be obtained from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before the animals can legally be taken from the wild....