An 11-year-old boy from Virginia is facing charges in Florida for making over 20 false emergency calls, mainly targeting schools. It’s unclear why he picked schools in Florida or if he has any connection to the state. The calls started on May 14, when he targeted Buddy Taylor Middle School in Palm Coast, Florida. Over …
A 70-year-old man from Mississippi was arrested in Florida on July 10 for cocaine trafficking and drug equipment possession. The arrest happened during a traffic stop by a deputy from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office (SRCSO). The man, identified as Johnson, was driving a 2021 Chevy Malibu with Mississippi license plates when he was …
SpaceX launched Starlink satellites from California and Florida on Saturday and Sunday, getting back to normal after a rocket problem. The Federal Aviation Administration gave SpaceX the go-ahead on Friday to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Saturday morning. They had paused launches after a mishap on July 11. The first Falcon 9 rocket took off …
Want to buy property in Florida but avoid the hustle of big cities? You’re in luck! Florida has many beautiful, growing suburbs ideal for retirees, families, and smart investments. GoBankingRates spoke to several top real estate agents in Florida to find the best suburbs to buy property in over the next five years. Ponte Vedra …
Former President Donald Trump and a man dressed as Uncle Sam, Duane Schwingel, both visited St. Cloud on Saturday. Schwingel, an entertainer and voice actor, has attended over 50 rallies in his Uncle Sam costume. Trump supporters often take photos with him and share a laugh. “Uncle Sam always comes to the country’s aid when …
A woman in West Palm Beach was arrested for running an illegal gambling business. Viviana Navarro Gonzalez, 41, was allegedly in charge of an illegal gambling operation disguised as a storefront in a shopping center. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) conducted a thorough undercover investigation that led to her arrest. Agents managed to …
Florida is looking to protect kids from social media by suggesting a new law that would stop children under 16 from using social media sites. This comes as worries grow about how social media affects kids’ mental health and safety. Checking Ages The main part of the new law focuses on making sure users are …
A lobster diver searching for lobsters about a mile offshore from Tavernier, Florida, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of lobsters. The discovery happened just after 2 PM. Instead of keeping it, the diver gave the package to the authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then handed it over to the U.S. Border Patrol. Florida …
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old mother from Florida, was arrested after allegedly crashing her car while drunk and leaving her child behind. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Lopez was taken into custody on Thursday, July 25. She has been charged with DUI causing damage, a first-degree misdemeanor, and child abuse and neglect, a third-degree felony. …
A federal judge permanently blocked a major part of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act” on Friday. This law, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, aimed to limit workplace training on race issues. The law, passed by the Republican-led Legislature in 2022, was intended to expand anti-discrimination laws to cover topics like “white privilege” by offering new protections …