POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Live911 system proved its worth yet again on Sunday, August 18th, as deputies were able to apprehend two men suspected of stealing beer from a 7-Eleven in Auburndale. Deputies Maynard and Colon were in the right…
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Despite a federal ban on the sale of small turtles—those with shells under 4 inches in length—due to health risks, they are still being sold illegally through online platforms, stores, flea markets, and roadside stands, according to the Center For Disease Control (CDC). Regardless of…
Read More CDC Issues Warning Over Salmonella Risks From Small Pet Turtles
The Florida Lottery announced today that Floyd Horner, Jr., from Tega Cay, South Carolina, claimed a $1 million POWERBALL prize from the February 1, 2023 drawing. Horner’s ticket matched all five white ball numbers but missed the Power Ball. The winning ticket was purchased at…
Read More South Carolina Man Claims $1 Million POWERBALL® Prize From Florida Lottery
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Courtney Drummond, Alexis Lambert, and Ivey Yarger to the State Emergency Response Commission. Courtney Drummond Drummond is the Senior Vice President of Florida Engineering for The Corradino Group. Previously, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Engineering and…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Friday announced the appointment of Jaime DiDomenico and Brittany Riner to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Jaime DiDomenico: A resident of Nokomis and Vice President of The Wrench Group, LLC, DiDomenico is active in his…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints New Trustees To State College Of Florida Board, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced Thursday the arrest of four individuals connected to the murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Three 18-year-old suspects – Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, and Sergio Estrada – were booked on murder charges, while 22-year-old Frank Olano was…
Read More Four Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor In California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine worth over $6.5 million on Friday, August 9th. The narcotics were cleverly concealed within a commercial shipment of flowers. “CBP prioritizes its border…
Read More Texas CBP Officers Seize $6.5 Million In Meth Hidden In Flower Shipment At World Trade Bridge
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit to revisit a recent decision that struck down a Minnesota law prohibiting individuals under 21 from carrying concealed handguns in…
Read More Massachusetts AG Joins Blue State Coalition Urging Revisit Of Court Ruling On Minnesota Gun Law
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A 66-year-old Lake County man, Charles Fred Fesler, was found guilty yesterday on 37 felony counts of Possession of Child Pornography. “As I’ve said before, our office stands firm against the exploitation of children,” said Bill Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State…
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., accusing the company of misleading customers by disguising service fees as taxes on delivery orders. Plaintiffs Hudson Gill and Clair Awad filed the lawsuit on July 31 in the United States District Court…
Read More Chipotle Faces Class Action Suit Over Allegedly Disguising Service Fees As Taxes On Delivery Orders