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Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor charged with failing to update address on sex offender registry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state’s sex offender registry, according to court records. The former New York Giants linebacker turned himself in to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday and was released with no bail. He pleaded not guilty on the third-degree felony charge, according to court records. It’s the second time he’s been charged with the offence. In 2021 he blamed a divorce for not updating authorities about an address change. Taylor pleaded guilty in New York in 2011 to misdemeanor sexual misconduct charges. He was sentenced to six years of probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. Taylor spent his entire 13-season career with the New York Giants and helped the team win Super Bowl titles in 1987 and 1991.
South Florida impacted by Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch
MIAMI — Airlines, banks, health systems, television networks and other organizations around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 applications were hit by widespread outages on Friday linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Thousands of flights and train services were canceled while multiple other public and retail services experienced major disruptions.Here in South Florida, many agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it. Here's what organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were impacted:University of Miami & UHealthThe CrowdStrike outage impacted the University of Miami in the early morning hours on Friday, causing both...
BBBS Supports Students And Teachers At Back-To-School Picnic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County will once again host its Back-to-School Picnic presented by Ana G. Mendez University in support of the youth and families in its program but with a twist this year. Supplies will also be collected for schoolteachers partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, who, like most teachers, often personally purchase classroom supplies.
True tales from the campaign trail, believe it or not | Steve Bousquet
It’s getting weird out there on the campaign trail, and there’s still a long way to go. The Aug. 20 primary is still a month away. On his Facebook page, a candidate for a Broward County judgeship, Scott R. Shapiro, falsely boasted that he’s “endorsed by those who know justice best.” “Honored to receive the endorsement of the County Court,” Shapiro’s Facebook page said. “Their support is a ...
BOMB THREAT: Cops Nab Man Who Threatened To Blow Up South Florida Hospital
BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A man allegedly threatened to blow up a South Florida hospital. He is now in custody and the Broward Sheriff’s Office gets credit for a quick response. BSO, led by Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony, provide this information to… Read More »BOMB THREAT: Cops Nab Man Who Threatened To Blow Up South Florida Hospital
Mom of Monarch transgender athlete could be fired Tuesday
The mom of a transgender athlete may lose her job with the Broward School District Tuesday after investigators alleged she violated a state law that bans anyone born male from playing on girls’ sports teams. Superintendent Howard Hepburn is recommending the termination of Jessica Norton, an information management specialist...
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to “Shoot Everyone” on County Transit Bus Driving through Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Fort Lauderdale woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot everyone” on a Broward County Transit bus that was driving through Coral Springs earlier this month, a police report said. On July 6, Renisha Thomas, 32, was on a Broward County Transit Bus when she asked passengers to use a cell phone as the bus drove through the 6200 block of Sample Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When no one responded, Thomas pulled out a gun and threatened to kill those on the bus, the report said. She...
How to be cool in South Florida: Our summer guide to indoor fun, from chocolate factory tours to candlelight concerts
South Florida is in the throes of record-breaking heat, making it hard to even consider opening the front door, let alone stepping outside for some summer fun. So we’ve looked into indoor activities at venues throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Whether you want to be educated and entertained in a climate-controlled environment, or comfortably burn off calories, there’s something cool ...
Parents fear guardians could end up replacing school resource police officers
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Parents in Pembroke Pines expressed their fear that there will not be a police officer at their kids’ schools. In a signed letter, Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo claimed there were “inequities in compensation” for school resource officers and demanded a pay increase.
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