17 Employees at One Florida School District Have Died From COVID Since August, Officials Say

One school district in Florida has reported17 employee deathsfrom COVID-19 since August as schools continue to battle the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who have banned them from requiring masks. Polk County Public Schools say a dozen employees have died from the coronavirus since school began on Aug. 10, according to multiple outlets. Five others died beforehand. “The pandemic continues to severely impact our community, and many public servants — including educators, healthcare staff, rescue workers and law enforcement officers — are experiencing tragic losses,” the district said.

17 Father-Son Pairs That Are Total Look-Alikes

01of 17Bruce & Sam SpringsteenBruce Glikas/FilmMagic; Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via GettySam, who is 27 years old and afirefighter in New Jersey, looks just like his rocker dad, who ironically has a song titled,“I’m On Fire.” 01of 17 Bruce & Sam Springsteen Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic; Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Sam, who is 27 years old and afirefighter in New Jersey, looks just like his rocker dad, who ironically has a song titled,“I’m On Fire.

17 Golden Retrievers Among the 22 Dogs Rescued from Dog Meat Farms and Flown to U.S. to Find Homes

Photo: Courtesy of China Rescue Dogs These 22 dogs have something to smile about. The content canines — 17 golden retrievers, two corgis, a French bulldog, a sheepdog, and a Malamute — are all pets saved from dog meat farms with the help ofChina Rescue Dogs. The nonprofit is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs caught in the dog meat trade. After China Rescue Dogs pulled the pups from their dire circumstances, the organization got each canine veterinary care, a microchip, and the interest of potential adopters.

17 Hot Celeb Men Who Bared (Almost) All on Instagram

01of 18Eric Decker10/10 would hire the retired NFL player as a marketing advisor. Decker stripped down topromote his wifeJessie James Decker’s new cookbook,Just Feed Me(available on Oct. 9).“It’s bigger, better and tastier than what you could ever imagine……I’m talking about my wife’s amazing new cookbook ‘just feed me’ It’s officially out now!” he cheekily captioned thepost. “I’ve tasted everything and I can tell you it’s damn good. Enjoy! Linked in my bio.

17 Last-Minute Ways to Dress Like Food for Halloween

01of 17ICE CREAM CONETreasures & TravelsYou scream, I scream, we all scream for this adorable ice cream costume that requires little prep work.Get the instructionsHERE. 01of 17 ICE CREAM CONE Treasures & Travels You scream, I scream, we all scream for this adorable ice cream costume that requires little prep work. Get the instructionsHERE. 02of 17GUMBALL MACHINEJeff Mindell/Studio DIYA red skirt, super glue and ping pong balls make the base for this simple (and colorful!