Dispute over jukebox song leads to one man getting murdered in Florida: Report
A man was charged with murder Tuesday after he reportedly shot and killed another man inside a Mexican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following an argument over a song that was playing on the jukebox. Fort Lauderdale police said 46-year-old Cesar Esquivel Estrada was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Police responded to the Antohitos […]
Florida cop charged with engaging in sexual activity with ‘intoxicated’ teen in his home
A Florida police officer was arrested by his department on Monday after he allegedly gave alcohol to an underage girl and then flirted with the intoxicated girl whom investigators found in his home. The Tallahassee Police Department said former officer Danny Moore, 26, met the underage girl on an app and arranged to meet her […]
‘Thousands’ of Linemen Coming to Florida Ahead of Hurricane
“Thousands” of power line workers are heading to Florida ahead of Hurricane Helen, which could make landfall as a Category 3 or higher storm. “We're with TECO Energy in Tampa,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a press conference Wednesday morning, “They've got a lot of power line workers in place in preparation for the […]
Florida: Helene Set To Make Landfall As A Category 4 Hurricane
A sign posts an evacuation order as people prepare for Hurricane Helen in Cedar Key, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2024. Thousands of residents began evacuating coastal Florida on Wednesday as the US government braced for Hurricane Helen, which is forecast to make landfall as a powerful and deadly storm. Helen strengthened into a hurricane in […]
Tropical Storm Helene on track to become major hurricane as it approaches Florida
Tropical Storm Helene strengthened rapidly on Wednesday and is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches Florida, while residents are scrambling to prepare for a deadly storm surge, destructive hurricane-force winds and flooding rains. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said there was a risk of life-threatening storm surge along the entire west coast […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for Majority of Florida Counties
Update: The Governor Extension A state of emergency has been declared for 61 counties. The original article is below. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency this week for 41 of the state's 67 counties as a result of a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) expected to make landfall somewhere in the […]
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Florida golf club | Donald Trump
A man who allegedly lurked with a gun outside Donald Trump's South Florida golf course on Sept. 15 and wrote about his desire to kill Trump was indicted on Tuesday on charges of plotting to kill the Republican presidential nominee. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was indicted in South Florida federal court on five counts of […]
Florida suspect’s plan goes up in smoke when SUV becomes engulfed in flames
A Florida criminal suspect's plan to escape authorities has literally gone up in smoke. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Derrick Rouse, 39, was arrested Friday after a car chase that authorities say began when two deputies were called to a domestic dispute over a gold Chevrolet Trailblazer at a gas station in Murphy. […]
Florida man accused of threatening Trump released from house arrest
A Florida man was released from house arrest a week ago after being accused of making death threats on social media against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance. Michael Martin Wiseman, 68, of Jupiter, was arrested in July and released from house arrest on Sept. 17, according to court records. […]
600,000 Florida Blue customers could be impacted if a new insurance contract with Baptist Health can’t be reached – WJXT News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida — Thousands of Florida Blue customers are in limbo as they wait to see whether Baptist Health Systems will remain in their health care payment network. In just seven days, Florida Blue's insurance contract with Baptist Health expires. The two sides are still negotiating a contract, and if no agreement is reached by […]