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Port Charlotte woman facing backlash after Trump Facebook post goes viral
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office told Fox 4 that it is aware of the posts, and has received hundreds of calls and messages regarding Peterson. CCSO said it’s intelligence unit is monitoring it.
911 phone lines back up after global IT outage
The county’s 911 phone lines were back up and running early Friday after an overnight update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike caused devices around the globe to malfunction, officials said. The matter was not a security incident or cyberattack, CrowdStrike officials said in a statement. “CrowdStrike is actively working with...
Vero Beach police officer hospitalized following off-duty accident
VERO BEACH — An officer with the Vero Beach Police Department was hospitalized following a motorcycle accident while off-duty on Tuesday, according to a post from the VBPD on Facebook. Officer Ellis Schmidt was identified as the victim by the VBPD. “Let’s show our support and solidarity during this...
Monday deadline to change party affiliation for Aug. 20 voting
Non-Republican registered voters who want to participate in the Aug. 20 primary election of the county’s sheriff and District 5 commissioner have until Monday to formally change their party affiliation. They may fill out the necessary form at the county Supervisor of Elections office, or use the agency’s voteindianriver.gov...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
My Safe Florida Home Program Runs Out of Money
The Florida program that offered free home inspections and up to $10,000 for home improvements and upgrades has now run out of money. In less than two weeks, from July 1st through July 12th, the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program churned through its allocated funding for 2024. The...
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor arrested in Florida
Retired New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested this week in Florida, TMZ reports. Taylor turned himself in at the Broward County Jail on an outstanding felony warrant related to failing to report his status as a registered sex offender. Per TMZ: Lawrence Taylor was arrested again in Florida this week, TMZ Sports has learned … after he was accused yet again of failing to follow conditions imposed on him as a registered sex offender. Broward County jail officials tell us … Taylor turned himself in on an outstanding felony warrant on Wednesday at around 5 PM...
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