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Hotel Asks Why Ex-Officer Wasn’t Arrested For Punching Valet
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida hotel manager is questioning why a former police officer has not been arrested for punching and knocking out a valet parking attendant during a dispute over an $18 charge.
5 Things Going On Today In Florida: 4-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Self
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say a 4-year-old child fatally shot himself with a gun he found in his house. The shooting happened about 5:45 p.m. Sunday in Tampa.
Suspect Caught Writing Fraud ‘To-Do’ List
MIAMI (AP) — Detectives investigating fraud in South Florida hit the jackpot when they executed a search warrant on a suspect’s home: he was...
Police: Woman Brought 10-Year-Old Along On Armed Robbery
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A mother is under arrest after police say she brought her 10-year-old child along in the getaway vehicle she drove during an armed robbery.
State Official Arrested For Throwing Water On Family Member
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state agency director was arrested in Florida earlier this month after throwing a cup of water on a family...
Charter Boat Capt. Rescues ‘Miracle’ Cat Thrown Off Bridge
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida charter boat captain couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a creature falling from a bridge.
Florida Governor Disturbed By Video Of Shark Dragging
MIAMI (AP) -- Florida's governor wants to know if state law needs to be changed to better protect wildlife after a video of a shark being dragged behind a speeding boat went viral.
Twins’ Mom Dies Days After Their Birth And Their Dad Slain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman died of an infection shortly after giving birth to twins and on the same day of the funeral of her slain boyfriend — the father of the babies.
5 Things Going On Today In Florida: Fatal Robbery Of $4
Man Pleaded Guilty To Fatal Robbery Of $4
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to a fatal robbery that earned him...
O.J. Simpson Won’t Be Invited To USC Practices, Functions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — O.J. Simpson won’t be invited to watch practice or take part in any official functions at his alma mater this...