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Florida Sinkhole Reopens for Third Time, Poses No Current Threat

  • A sinkhole in Seffner, Florida has reopened for the third time since swallowing a man in his bed in 2013.
  • The sinkhole is around 12-19 feet wide but officials say it currently poses no danger to people or homes.
  • Sinkholes frequently occur in central Florida due to the porous limestone geology.
  • Experts are monitoring the sinkhole and plan to fill it in a controlled manner.
  • Florida has the highest incidence of sinkholes in the United States, costing insurers billions over the years.
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