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Law & Crime

A Florida man is behind bars for allegedly breaking into his mother’s home through the dog door to steal from her and stabbing her to death while two kids — including his own daughter — were in the house. John “Jake” Aylor, 37, is facing charges of...

Son breaks into mother’s house through dog door, stabs her to death because he was upset there was nothing to steal: Cops

Brevard County, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

The Independent

A 71-year-old Florida man is under arrest after police say he lassoed an alligator, tied it to a fence, and called 911 to report it.The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Colin on July 31 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, an hour outside of Orlando. Colin told police he arrived at a local canal with plans to capture an alligator he had spotted, according to the arrest affidavit. There, police say Colin used a white nylon rope to “lasso” the alligator. He succeeded, according to the affidavit, capturing the creature by its jaw and tying the rope to a handrail.Afterward, Colin...

Florida man arrested after lassoing an alligator, tying it to a fence and calling 911

New York Post

A Florida senior citizen was arrested after lassoing a 9-foot gator and tying it up to a handrail before bolting, authorities said. 

Robert Colin, 71, was slapped with a felony charge for illegally endangering an alligator, according to an affidavit obtained by clickorlando.com. 

He is accused of using a nylon rope to lasso the gator around its upper jaw before he tied it to a handrail above a canal in his home town of Cape Canaveral, according to sheriff’s deputies.



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Colin bizarrely contacted deputies around 7:30 a.m. to report...

Florida man arrested for lassoing, tying up nine-foot gator: deputies

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Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Florida State

A highly organized Colombian gang stole $1.4 million in cash and jewels after breaking into several "high-end" Florida homes. Three men and one woman slipped over the border as they raided the Polk County area of Florida in a string of attacks on wealthy middle-class homes and businesses. Sheriff Grady...

Colombian gang ransacking homes in Florida with clever disguise as cops issue warning

Boynton Beach, FL

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Florida Spot Crowned 'Best Fast-Food Restaurant' In The Entire State

Vice President Kamala Harris is making a bid for the White House with running mate Tim Walz after replacing President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket just a few months before Election Day. So how will Harris actually fare against Donald Trump and his vice-presidential pick, JD Vance, this November?

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

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Herbie J Pilato

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Riverview, FL

USA TODAY

Kim Chambliss and Val Delacruz had just returned home from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with $3,300 in winnings when they were ambushed.

A Florida couple won $3,300 at the casino. Two men then followed them home and shot them.

102.5 The Bone

Discount retailer Big Lots had said it would close 35 stores this year, but that number is much higher according to documents the company filed with the government. Big Lots told the Securities and Exchange Commission it may close up to 315 stores, but it hasn’t settled on the final count.

Big Lots to close as many as 315 locations, not 35

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Douglas, GA

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A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

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Allendale County, SC

Jacksonville, FL

Fox News

Formerly missing Florida woman Jessica Rapsys was found safe on Friday after she was reported missing in Allendale County, South Carolina, on Tuesday evening.

Florida woman found in South Carolina days after car discovered on train tracks

A man was sentenced to 143 years in prison after he committed a host of crimes including pointing a gun at a Burger King employee who refused to accept drugs for payment and also shooting at other people. Per The Associated Press, the news of Eugene Robertson’s prison sentence was...

Man handed 143-year sentence after drawing gun on Burger King employee who refused drugs for payment

Pinellas County, FL

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Seminole, FL

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Pinellas County's China King, located at 9394 Oakhurst Rd in Seminole, Florida, has garnered attention following an inspection conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on August 19, 2024.

Seminole, FL China King cited for 21 health and safety violations in Pinellas County

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Bam! When it comes to pizza in Tampa, we’re not just talking about your average slice; we’re diving into a flavor fiesta that’ll have your taste buds dancing! This vibrant city is home to some of the most mouthwatering pies, loaded with everything from classic pepperoni to bold, adventurous toppings that’ll kick your cravings into high gear.

Have You Tried these AMAZING Pizza Spots in Tampa, FL?

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

A Florida colonoscopy patient's screams of pain went unnoticed by his 84-year-old doctor because he didn't have his hearing aid on, a medical board determined.
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84-year-old doctor doesn't notice colonoscopy patient screaming in pain because he wasn't wearing hearing aid, medical board says

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Florida woman throws plate of ravioli at sister because she wouldn't share: deputies

CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Florida woman was taken to jail after she allegedly threw a plate of ravioli at her sister last week. Nakhia...

Florida woman throws plate of ravioli at sister because she wouldn't share: deputies

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