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The mother of Giovanni Pelletier confirmed that the body found near the area where his cellphone was last pinged is indeed Giovanni, according to a Facebook post. 


Mom says body found in Florida pond is her missing son

<p>NEWS COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. &gt;&gt; NEW AT 6, THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN FLORIDA HAS OFFICIALLY IDENTIFIED THE BODY OF AN 18 YEAR-OLD FOUND IN A RETENTION POND. THERE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US THIS EVENING. AND ERIC MILLER, GIOVANNI PELLETIER. THAT'S THAT YOUNG MAN'S NAME. HE WAS LAST SEEN IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA ON AUGUST. FIRST IS PHONE LAST PINGED IN MANATEE COUNTY NEAR WHERE HIS BODY WAS FOUND YESTERDAY. THE BUREAU'S KIRSTEN CLARK IS LIVE FOR US TONIGHT IN FUQUAY-VARINA. KIRSTEN GIOVANNI'S FAMILY SAYS THIS IS THE NIGHTMARE. &gt;&gt; ACCORDING TO THE MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VOLUNTEERS, BODY WAS FOUND IN A RETENTION POND OFF THE HIGHWAY. AS YOU MENTIONED, THIS WAS NEAR THE AREA WHERE HIS CELL PHONE WAS LAST PINGED. HIS MOTHER ALSO CONFIRMED THAT HER SON'S BODY WAS RECOVERED VIA FACEBOOK SAYING THAT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A DESPERATE SEARCH BY THE FAMILY. NOW, THE LAST BULLET HERE'S MOTHER HEARD FROM HER SON WAS IN A CHILLING TEXT MESSAGE. SHE SENT HER ON AUGUST. 1ST THAT RED MOM HELP. THIS WAS SHORTLY AFTER GYOVANNY WANT TO HANG OUT WITH HIS COUSINS AROUND ONE 30 IN THE MORNING. HIS COUSINS TOLD THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE GYOVANNY WAS ACTING A RADICALLY BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE AND WALKING AWAY. BUT JOE'S FAMILY HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THE COUSINS CHANGING THEIR STORY. AND GIOVANNI'S BACK AND PHONE WERE FOUND LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TODAY I SPOKE WITH BILL LANE WITH WE ARE THE ESSENTIALS. IT'S A GROUP OF FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY MEMBERS WHO ARE HEAVILY INVOLVED IN THE SEARCH FOR GEO ALONG WITH HIS FAMILY. &gt;&gt; LANE TELLS ME THE FAMILY FOUGHT THROUGH PAIN IN TEARS FOR DAYS, SEARCHING FOR THE BELOVED TEENAGER. &gt;&gt; THIS IS HORRIBLE. AND THIS IS THE REASON THAT WE EXIST TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPY. OUR JOB IS TO BE OUT THERE AND DO EVERYTHING THAT WE CAN TO BE THAT ONE THAT BEARS THAT BIRD. SO THE FAMILY AND THANK GOD AND I PRAY EVERY NIGHT AND THAT THEY THE FAMILY THEMSELVES WEREN'T THE ONES WHO ACTUALLY DID IT. IT WAS AN EXTENSION OF THE FAMILY AND EVEN FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT TRAINED AND WHO HASN'T DEALT WITH DEATH BEFORE, THIS IS A TRAUMATIC. &gt;&gt; THE CAUSE OF DEATH IS STILL UNKNOWN. DEPUTIES WITH THE MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAY AN AUTOPSY IS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW. WE ARE STILL WORKING TO LEARN AS MUCH AS WE CAN ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION INTO WHAT HAPPENED TO GIOVANNI THAT IN FLORIDA. BUT FOR NOW</p>

'This is horrible': Body found in Florida retention pond identified as Fuquay-Varina missing teen

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Summer gradually makes a comeback in the week ahead; highs in the 80s and 90s

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Family members of Harris Lake boat crash victim call for continued lake patrol

NC DOT wins national award for exceptional coordination during Hurricane Helene

Red wolf population expands with new litters born on NC's Albemarle Peninsula

One man hurt in Tralee Place shooting, Raleigh police investigate

Raleigh police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured on Saturday at Tralee Place.

Identified N.C. hiker dead after drowning in a Washington state lake

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It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with the MLB Home Run Derby X at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, plus The Wiz at DPAC and Repticon in Raleigh.


Weekend best bets: The Wiz, Repticon, MLB Home Run Derby at DBAP

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Morrisville fire crews are on the scene of a serious house fire that killed two pets and left one person seriously injured.


One person seriously burned and two pets dead after Morrisville house fire

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An Appalachian State archaeology team has uncovered a remarkable ancient campsite in Ashe County, revealing artifacts around 8,000 to 1,000 years old. 

8,000-year-old artifacts unearthed in Ashe County by Appalachian State archaeology team

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ATLANTA (AP) â A Georgia man who opened fire on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, shooting dozens of rounds into the sprawling complex and killing a police officer, had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.

CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

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Two people were found dead at a Cary apartment complex on Friday afternoon. Cary police responded to the Windsor at Tryon Village Apartments on Crossroads Manor Court.

'Domestic' shooting: Police identified 2 people dead in Cary apartment shooting

Cary police responded Friday to a shooting at the Tryon Village Apartments.

Raleigh Police found the victims in the club's parking lot, with one sustaining critical injuries while the other suffered non-life threatening wounds.


Two injured in Raleigh nightclub shooting, no suspect identified, no threat to public

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A fatal collision occurred in Rocky Mount Friday night, leaving a moped driver dead after a crash with a car at the intersection of Cooley Road and South Church Street.


Moped driver dead after colliding with car in Rocky Mount

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rookie Shedeur Sanders' NFL preseason debut was so impressive even LeBron James took notice.

Panthers lose preseason opener, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders tosses 2 TD passes

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About a million North Carolinians who rely on ACA coverage are in for a double-whammy next year. Insurers who offer plans are asking for steep increases, and those will come on top of the end of federal subsidies that have made ACA plans more affordable for many. 

Affordable Care Act rates set to skyrocket in NC

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Lions cornerback Morice Norris Jr. was taken off the playing field in an ambulance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The two teams agreed to suspend the rest of the NFL preseason game.

Lions CB Morice Norris taken off in ambulance: Preseason game vs. Falcons suspended

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Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.

Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters pet adoption month

Clear the shelters: SPCA of Wake County waives adoption fees, open until midnight

The North Carolina State Fair will soon open its doors, and discounted advance tickets to the 157th edition of the fair are now on sale.

Discounted advance tickets on sale for 2025 North Carolina State Fair

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Proper research and preparation can help create a smooth transition from the shelter to the home.

Pet adoption 101: What to do before, during and after a shelter visit

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North Carolina law requires specific vaccines for children entering kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade.


Wake County Public Health offers back-to-school vaccine clinics

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Adopting a pet goes well beyond wagging tales to a full-time responsibility. Before you bring home a new member of the family, consider these questions from the SPCA of Wake County.

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Avance Care will host a morning of fun and free activities to help support children's minds and routines before school starts. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, at A.E. Finley YMCA, 9216 Bailey Road in Raleigh.


Anxiety, ADHD and more: Free sessions in Raleigh to help families get back-to-school ready

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Authorities believe that gunman may have been driven by anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.

CDC shooting highlights growing threat from anti-vax extremism

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Illegal mining operation uncovered by NC Department of Labor in Mitchell County

NC DOT receives national recognition for Helene response

North Carolina hiker identified after drowning in Washington state

'Uncertain path ahead': Update on condition of woman critically injured in boating crash and the family's call to law enforcement

Deputies receive AI-generated hostage call

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Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders throws 2 TD passes in first half of NFL preseason debut vs Panthers

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter for shooting Raleigh middle schooler

4-year-old, 11-year-old safe after carjacking on New Bern Avenue; suspects arrested, police say

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IRS begins sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities to find undocumented migrants

The Triangle offers some of the best local live experiences you can think of, and some of the best are free to attend.


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Fact check: Israel PM Netanyahu says 'there is no starvation in Gaza'

Ice cream deficit? Trump administration says Biden oversaw trade imbalance

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ACA costs primed to spike in 2026, impacting roughly 1 million in NC

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NC Republican Nilsson suspends campaign for U.S. Senate, citing Trump endorsement of Whatley

Bernie Sanders to visit North Carolina as part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour

Taxes from sports betting in North Carolina hit monthly low in July

NC elections board settles voter ID lawsuit, extends deadline for 2025 early voting plans

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State lawmakers want tax credit to help more students afford private school

Federal tax program targeting private schools at center of NC power struggle

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Patriots unveil statue of Tom Brady, QB who led them to 6 Super Bowl wins, before exhibition opener

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As North Carolina's lawmakers consider ban on shrimp trawling in inshore waters, the livelihoods of Outer Banks shrimpers and restaurateurs like Vicki Basnight hang in the balance.


On the Outer Banks, a shrimp ban would rewrite menus -- and livelihoods

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Eric Griffith died in 2021 at the Harnett County jail. A judge says the staff lacked training and failed to provide proper care. Sheriff Wayne Coats and three detention officers are defendants in the lawsuit.

Inmate death lawsuit against sheriff, 3 detention officers can move forward

Federal judge allows lawsuit against Harnett County sheriff over inmate's death

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Cuts to Medicaid and other safety-net services could be coming soon because of budget cuts in the stopgap spending measure state lawmakers passed last week.

NC Medicaid cuts likely due to budget shortfall

Durham police are investigating claims against the nonprofit CJF America, accused of failing to pay its employees, with some reportedly owed thousands. Despite a statement from the nonprofit citing internal payment issues, many workers remain unpaid. 

Multiple employees of Durham-based nonprofit still unpaid

Leaders say the plan is focused on what the superintendent has the power to do. The State Board of Education will vote Thursday on whether to approve the plan.

Better curriculum, fundraising in NC headline superintendent's latest draft strategic plan

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