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A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
You’d think after the 1st, 2nd, even the 3rd time he’d learn his lesson, but a 57 year old Florida man was just arrested for the 75th time. It’s not very often I’m impressed by the Florida Man and his antics, but this is just downright impressive in the worst way. On my list of to-do’s in life, getting arrested isn’t one of them. In fact, I hope I never see the inside of a jail cell, unless I’m going on a tour. Now, that’d be cool. But there are some career criminals out there, that just can’t stay away. Maybe they like the food? Maybe they like being on a first name basis with the guards? Or they just can’t seem to keep themselves out of trouble. And that seems to be the case with this guy, 57 year old Mark Brents.
Nonprofits in Bloom: Tidewell Foundation
Facing the end of life’s journey isn’t easy, but the Tidewell Foundation is committed to ensuring no one walks that path alone. Compassionate, full-life care is available for patients, families, and residents of the communities served by Tidewell Hospice and its affiliates. Thanks to the generosity of donors...
Popular 5th Ave. S restaurant La Trattoria facing lawsuit after ceiling collapse that injured 9 people
NAPLES, Fla. — Popular Naples restaurant La Trattoria, along Fifth Avenue South in Naples, is facing a lawsuit after the ceiling collapsed on Sunday, July 28. A man is seeking tens of thousands of dollars in damages after he claims the ceiling collapsed on him while dining at the restaurant.
Alva man who shot father, put him in duct-taped freezer pleads no contest, gets 30 years
An Alva man accused of shooting his father and putting his body in a freezer changed his plea Monday, nearly one year after authorities discovered the remains. Jake Hemmert, 32, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder; fraudulent use of a credit card; tampering with or fabricating physical evidence; and abusing a dead human...
Bayside Park Driver Did Not Go To Jail Quietly
By now everyone has most likely seen the video from Nervous Nellie’s capturing 34-year old Janel Schoenherr driving through Bayside Park last Friday night. Luckily nobody was hit. The Lehigh Acres resident was charged with drunk driving. Multiple videos show Schoenherr turning right in front of Nervous Nellie’s, taking...
Man suspected of car robbery at a Circle K in Fort Myers
The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a car robbery that occurred at a Circle K in Fort Myers. According to Crime Stoppers, the unidentified suspect was at the Circle K at 9951 Orange River Boulevard on Aug. 15 when he spotted the owner of a green Jeep Cherokee run inside the store for under five minutes.
HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The National Hurricane Center Tuesday is watching an area southeast of Florida as a location where a tropical system could form. Nothing of significance is expected to happen for several days — if at all — but it’s a… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
Jonathan Dickinson plan would change state park beyond golf courses. Learn more details
Gov. Ron DeSantis' Great Outdoors Initiative includes many changes to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, beyond the three golf courses that have been the focus of vehement opposition from across the state. Here are more details from the Unit Management Plan Amendment: JDSP golf course plan: Catch up on the latest breaking news in this...
AAA: Florida drivers to see lowest Labor Day gas prices for holiday weekend in 3 years
As Floridians plan on taking their cars on the road this upcoming Labor Day weekend, they'll be happy to hear that they will likely find the lowest gas prices for the holiday weekend in three years. Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon for regular on Sunday, the lowest daily average in two...
The proposed plans for Anastasia State Park are leaving more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) has proposed dramatic plans to change Anastasia State Park and News4JAX has been trying to find out where all of this started. There has been a public outcry since FLDEP revealed plans to develop a 350-room lodge,...
Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalization
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some in the hemp industry are concerned about the potential passing of Amendment 3 which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Florida. If marijuana is legalized, some are concerned that consumer interest in hemp-based products like delta-9, which has fewer effects, will...
DeSantis maintains sway over Florida education even when his allies lose
The big story: As has been widely noted, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t have a great primary election day when it came to his endorsements of school board candidates. That doesn’t mean he remains without influence. Consider Daniel Foganholi. DeSantis appointed Foganholi not once but twice to seats...
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