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A 9-year-old girl was bitten by a shark in knee-deep water at New Smyrna Beach Friday morning.  According to an incident report by Volusia County Beach Safety, the incident happened around 11 a.m. near 27th Avenue.   The girl received medical treatment on the beach for a non-life-threatening laceration, but was transported to a hospital by her mother.   Last month, three people were bitten by sharks at New Smyrna Beach in two days.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the latest unemployment numbers Friday morning and Florida’s economy is humming. The statewide unemployment rate is now 3.3 percent with an annual private sector job growth rate of 2.8 percent.  Both figures outpace the national numbers. Florida’s private sector businesses have created more than 218,000 jobs in the past year, including more than 28,000 during the month of July. The numbers for Orlando are even better. For the 52nd consecutive month, Orlando had the highest job creation in the state, adding 46,900 private sector jobs within the past year. Orlando’s unemployment rate fell last month to 3.2 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from one year ago. You can read the complete monthly data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity by clicking HERE.  To see Orlando’s complete unemployment report, click HERE.

The plane that crashed in Tennessee on Thursday while carrying retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his family and two pilots bounced at least twice before stopping and catching fire, according to investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board. >> Read more trending news  Officials said the incident happened as the Cessna Citation was landing at Elizabethton Municipal Airport at 3:40 p.m. An NBC Sports spokesperson said in a statement that Earnhardt, his wife Amy, his 15-month-old daughter Isla and two pilots were safe after the crash.  Update 2:35 p.m. EDT Aug. 16: Investigators will spend at least two days collecting evidence from the scene of the crash, Ralph Hicks, a senior investigator with NTSB, told reporters Friday. Authorities have reviewed surveillance footage from near the crash site which showed the plane bounced at least twice before coming down hard on one of the landing gears, Hicks said. 'You can actually see the right main landing gear collapsing in the video,' he said. 'The airplane continued down the runway off to the end, through a fence, and it came to stop ... on Highway 91.' Hicks said the crash site was about 1,000 feet past the end of the runway. The plane had taken off about 20 minutes before the crash from Statesville, North Carolina, Hicks said. The aircraft was not equipped with a data recorder, though Hicks said other instruments recorded some data. Officials are also analyzing a cockpit voice recorder. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Update 2 p.m. EDT Aug. 16: Authorities are providing an update Friday on the investigation into Thursday's plane crash. Update 1:50 p.m. EDT Aug. 16: Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration said no injuries were reported as a result of the crash, although the Cessna 680A aircraft was destroyed. The Earnhardt family and the pilots were the only passengers listed on board when the crash happened. Authorities are expected to provide more updates on the incident at 2 p.m. news conference Friday. Update 11:50 a.m. EDT Aug. 16: Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board are scheduled to hold news conference Friday afternoon to update the public on the investigation into Thursday's crash.  Update 9:25 a.m. EDT Aug. 16: Earnhardt's sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, thanked God, supporters and medical staff early Friday in a Twitter post after Earnhardt and his family survived a fiery plane crash in Tennessee. 'Finally laying down for the night and want to say thank you to God, the angels among us, our pilots, first responders, medical staff, our NASCAR family and everyone that has reached out in whatever way to support us all,' Earnhardt Miller wrote in a post around 12:30 a.m. Friday. A nurse who witnessed the crash told WSOC-TV her instincts kicked in Thursday when she saw the jet skid off the runway. '(The) first thing that went through my mind was, 'Lord, I hope there was nobody in the plane that's still in the plane,' because it was completely engulfed,' she told WSOC-TV. She added that as she tried to help, the plane, it was smoking out the back and then, all of a sudden, it caught on fire.' An NBC Sports spokesperson said Thursday that Earnhardt was taken to a hospital but released a short while later. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Update 9 a.m. Aug. 16: Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were in Elizabethton on Friday morning, WJHL reported. Agency officials said Thursday that two NTSB officials were being sent to investigate the incident. Federal Aviation Administration officials were also expected to be on the scene Friday, WJHL reported. Original report: Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy Reimann were aboard a private jet when it crashed at the Elizabethton Airport, in Tennessee.  Carter County Sheriff Dexter Lunceford told WJHL that Dale Earnhardt Jr. was taken to an area hospital and his injuries are described as cuts and abrasions.  Lunceford also said that his wife and child were onboard as well as the family dog. The pilot and one other passenger was also onboard. Earnhardt Jr. sister, Kelley, tweeted that everyone involved survived the crash. 'We're incredibly grateful that Dale, his wife Amy, daughter Isla, and the two pilots are safe following today's accident,' NBC Sports said in a statement. 'After being discharged from the hospital, we communicated with Dale and his team, and we're all in agreement that he should take this weekend off to be with his family. 'We look forward to having him back in the booth next month at Darlington.' According to WJHL, emergency crews responded to the crash involving the Cessna Citation Latitude business jet that ran off the end of the runway Thursday afternoon. It's not clear if the plane was departing or arriving. Earnhardt retired as a full-time racer in 2017 and has been working as an analyst for NBC. He is part of the scheduled broadcast team for Saturday night's Cup Series event in Bristol, Tennessee.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Friday that she will not make a planned trip to the West Bank hours after Israeli officials said they had granted a request for the congresswoman to enter the country on humanitarian grounds to visit her relatives. >> Read more trending news Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., had been scheduled to visit Israel from Sunday through Aug. 22, though the trip was ostensibly canceled after Israel authorities said they would not allow either outspoken congresswoman to enter the country. Tlaib and Omar have previously criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians and showed support for a boycott. Update 10:15 a.m. EDT Aug. 16: In a statement obtained by CNN, Tlaib accused the Israeli government of 'racist treatment' and of using her affection for her grandmother to silence her. 'Visiting my grandmother under these oppressive conditions meant to humiliate me would break my grandmother's heart. Silencing me with treatment to make me feel less-than is not what she wants for me -- it would kill a piece of me that always stands up against racism and injustice,' Tlaib wrote. 'I am a duly elected United States Congresswoman and I will not allow the Israeli government to humiliate me and my family or take away our right to speak out. I will not allow the Israeli government to take away our hope.' Israel's foreign minister, Aryeh Deri, accused Tlaib of asking to visit her grandmother for political reasons. 'I approved her request as a gesture of goodwill on a humanitarian basis, but it was just a provocative request, aimed at bashing the State of Israel,' he said in a statement posted on Twitter. 'Apparently her hate for Israel overcomes her love for her grandmother.' Update 9:55 a.m. EDT Aug. 16: In a series of statements posted Friday morning on Twitter, Tlaib said she had decided not to travel to the West Bank to visit her grandmother after Israeli officials announced they would allow her to enter the country to visit her family. 'I have decided that visiting my grandmother under these oppressive conditions stands against everything I believe in -- fighting against racism, oppression & injustice,' Tlaib said. Update 8:05 a.m. EDT Aug. 16 : Tlaib wrote to Israel's interior minister, Aryeh Deri, late Thursday and asked for permission to see her 90-year-old grandmother, The New York Times reported. Tlaib's grandmother lives in Beit Ur al-Fouqa, a Palestinian village west of Ramallah, the newspaper reported.. “This could be my last opportunity to see her,” Tlaib wrote. “I will respect any restrictions and will not promote boycotts against Israel during my visit.” Update 5:45 a.m. EDT Aug. 16: Israel’s Interior Minister, Aryeh Deri, said Friday he would approve a request from Tlaib, D-Mich., to visit her 90-year-old grandmother, The Washington Post reported.The decision comes a day after Israel announced it would prohibit Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Tlaib from entering the country for a four-day trip to the Palestinian territories. Original report: Israeli officials are barring two outspoken U.S. congresswomen from entering the country during an upcoming overseas trip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday.  Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely told Israel’s Reshet Radio that Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. would not be allowed to visit the country, Reuters reported. “The decision has been made, the decision is not to allow them to enter,” Hotovely said, according to Reuters. In a statement released by his office and obtained by The Associated Press, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country 'is open to all visitors and all criticism.' However, he said, based on the congresswomen's itinerary, 'it became clear that they are planning a trip whose sole purpose was strengthening the boycott and negating the legitimacy of Israel.' Tlaib and Omar have previously criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians and showed support for a boycott. Tlaib said in a statement released Thursday on Twitter that Israel's decision 'is a sign of weakness (because) the truth of what is happening to Palestinians is frightening.' Omar decried the decision in a statement released Thursday afternoon, saying Netanyahu was 'under pressure from President Donald Trump.' 'Denying entry into Israel not only limits our ability to learn from Israelis, but also to enter the Palestinian territories,' Omar said. 'Sadly, this is not a surprise given the public positions of Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has consistently resisted peace efforts, restricted the freedom of movement of Palestinians, limited public knowledge of the brutal realities of the occupation and aligned himself with Islamophobes like Donald Trump.' The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump urged Israeli officials to block the congresswomen's visit. 'They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds,' Trump wrote in a Twitter post. 'They are a disgrace!' Trump has frequently targeted Tlaib and Omar, who last year became the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress. It was not immediately clear whether the president's comments had any impact on the decision to bar the congresswomen. Tlaib and Omar were scheduled to visit Israel from Sunday through Aug. 22, according to The Hill. They planned to visit a historical site in Jerusalem known to the Jewish people as Temple Mount and known by Muslims as Haram al-Sharif, the news site reported. In a statement obtained by The Guardian, the group that organized Tlaib and Omar's trip called the decision the block the pair 'an affront to the American people and their representatives.' “It is an assault on the Palestinian people’s right to reach out to decision-makers and other actors from around the world,” MIFTAH’s board of directors said, according to The Guardian. “This ban is a clear case of discrimination and hostility based on political views and ethnic background, deserving of moral indignation and unequivocal condemnation in Palestine and the United States.”

Only on Orlando’s Morning News with Joe Kelley You don’t usually have to look too far to find fun things to do around Central Florida, and we’ve got you covered by selecting the best of the best each week. Shelley talks through our top weekend picks early Friday morning on Orlando’s Morning News with Joe Kelley. icFlorida Fun 3: Florida Kids & Family Expo  The 5th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo is returning to the Orange County Convention Center August 17-18, 2019 with new elements families won’t want to miss! While moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers can discover resources, products, services and more with over 150 exhibitors on site. Thrill Ride Night at SeaWorld Orlando For the second year in a row, and just in time for National Coaster Day, SeaWorld Orlando will host “Thrill Fest Ride Night” on August 16 with extended park hours. Included in admission, guests can take the coaster challenge and ride all of their favorite thrills at SeaWorld Orlando: Manta, Mako, Infinity Falls, Kraken and Journey to Atlantis will stay open until 11:00 pm for coaster enthusiasts to enjoy. Adults-Only Science Night Live Enjoy everything you love about Orlando Science Center–without the kids! Special programming is designed just for adults. Featuring a special guest speaker all the way from The Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, drop in for open makes in The Hive: A Makerspace and participate in prehistoric experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab, plus so much more!  Bring your friends, or make a date night of it, and unleash your inner child at this unique experience that proves there’s no age limit on curiosity. 0Tickets are $16 and you must be 21 years or older to attend. Want to make sure you are prepared for this weekend’s weather? WFTV’s meteorologist Brian Shields is here to help! - https://www.icflorida.com    3 More Fun Things: SEA LIFE Orlando Underwater Superhero Experience  Sanford Food Truck Fiesta  Electric Ocean Stay in the know about what fun things are happening throughout Central Florida at icFlorida.com. - http://www.icflorida.com/

In the aftermath of the mass shootings this month in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee will meet in early September to act on a series of gun control measures, including ten round limits on ammunition magazines, red flag laws, and adding new reasons for blocking someone from buying a firearm. 'For far too long, politicians in Washington have only offered thoughts and prayers in the wake of gun violence tragedies,' said Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. 'Democrats in the House will continue to make good on our promise to work to keep our communities safe,' Nadler added, trying to put more pressure on Senate Republicans to act on gun bills approved by the House. 'House Democrats are serious about protecting our communities from the epidemic of gun violence,' said Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV). 'All of these gun violence prevention bills would save lives, and it’s really important that the House is taking action,' said Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA). 'We must act now to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country and keep our kids safe,' said freshman Rep. Joe Negeuse (D-CO). Democrats also tried to turn up the heat on GOP leaders in the Senate, where a bill to expand background checks to all private gun sales has been languishing for months. 'The Majority Leader should call the Senate back to Washington to debate and vote on gun violence legislation,' said Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). Some Democrats also want to force a vote on banning certain assault weapons - Congress approved such a measure back in 1994, but the expired after ten years. While the Congress isn't back for votes until the week of September 9, the announcement by the House Judiciary Committee will bring lawmakers back just after Labor Day for committee work - with the goal of votes on the various gun bills in the House later that month. 'Our community is relying on us to pass gun safety legislation, which is why we need a federal red flag policy to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people,' said Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA). Some Republicans quickly made clear their opposition to some of the gun plans from Democrats. 'The problem with Red Flag laws is you’re guilty until proven innocent,' said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). President Donald Trump has held talks with some Democrats on the issue of expanding background checks, but his language at a campaign rally on Thursday night in Manchester, New Hampshire did not signal any compromise on guns, as he focused more on the issue of mental health. “It's not the gun that pulls the trigger. It's the person holding the gun,” the President said. The bills on the schedule in September before the House Judiciary Committee include: + H.R. 1186, the Keep Americans Safe Act. This bill would ban high capacity ammunition magazines. + H.R. 1236, the Extreme Risk Protector Order Act, designed to help states formulate 'Red Flag' laws. + H.R. 3076, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, which would allow people to go into federal court to take a firearm away from a mentally unstable person. H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act, which would add misdemeanor hate crimes to the list of items disqualifying someone from buying a weapon, under the current background check system. H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, which stems from the mass shooting at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina. In that case, the shooter was able to buy his firearms - even though he would have failed the background check - because the feds did not conduct a check within three business days. = Click here to read more stories from Jamie Dupree.