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Florida man who claimed self-defense found guilty of killing neighbor in dog dispute
A 66-year-old Flagler Beach man was convicted Friday of second-degree murder after he shot neighbor Dana Mulhall five times in March 2012 because of his dogs, according to the State Attorney's Office.Paul Miller took issue over the 52-year-old's barking dogs, hid his handgun in his waistband and went outside to confront Mulhall.He shot him, later claiming self-defense, according to ...
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Cyclists Report Being Shot by BB Guns on Rickenbacker Causeway
Cyclists on the Rickenbacker Causeway now have a new worry to add to a growing list: BB guns and tacks. NBC 6's Steve Litz spoke with cyclist Nolan Farhy about getting shot by a BB gun during a morning ...
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Man who killed longest python gets its snakeskin- Florida man finds gold instead of snakes during hunt
Oct. 27, 2011: the South Florida Water Management District, workers are shown holding a nearly 16-foot long Burmese Python that was captured and killed in Everglades National Park, ...
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Tampa motorcyclist dies in Bearss Avenue crash
TAMPA -- A motorcyclist died Friday night after an accident on Bearss Avenue, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Just after 7 p.m., Geoffrey B. Dawson, 25, of Tampa, was driving a 2006 Honda CBR 1000 westbound on Bearss Avenue at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic, deputies said. At the same time, Catherine Nicholas, 27, of Brandon, was turning left at ...
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Ex-Hialeah mayor pleads not guilty to tax evasion
MIAMI -- Hialeah's former mayor has pleaded not guilty to federal tax evasion charges.Julio Robaina and his wife are charged with conspiring to defraud the U.S., filing a false tax return and making false statements to investigators.Raiza Villacis Robaina did not enter a plea with her husband on Friday because it is not yet clear whether his attorney can represent her, too. The Robainas ...
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G-OneThe new voice in urban music comes to Miami
G-One, also known as Ghetto One, is composed of four Puerto Rican singers and dancers: Jos A. Santiago "J. Ane", LeBron "Reyson" Reginald, Edgardo Cotto "Ezzy Rose", and former basketball player Jonathan Romero "Neythen", that targeted the urban genre with one goal: take their music ...
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3 Fantasy 5 players win $76438.04 top prize
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Three winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $76,438.04 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.The winning tickets were bought in Lutz, Dundee and Cape Coral, lottery officials reported.The 333 tickets matching four numbers won $111 each. Another 10,539 tickets matching three numbers won $9.50 each, and 102,651 tickets won a Quick Pick ticket for picking ...
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2 Tampa Bay deputies shoot suspect several times
LARGO, Fla. -- A man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot in a confrontation with two sheriff's deputies in the Tampa Bay area.According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, deputies Steven Smith and Mark Douglas responded to a call about an armed man in Largo on Friday night.The sheriff's office says the deputies attempted to stop the ...
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No ticket wins Mega Money game next jackpot $1M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $1 million, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.Four tickets won $1,646 for picking 4-of-4; 28 tickets won $515.50 each for picking 3-of-4 plus the Mega Ball number; 1,040 tickets won $41 each for picking 3-of-4; 1,291 tickets won $23 each for picking 2-of-4 plus the ...
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Suspicious bag investigated at Tallahassee airport
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Parts of the Tallahassee Regional Airport are now restricted as authorities investigate a suspicious bag discovered in one of the terminals.The airport's assistant superintendent of airport operations tells WCTV in Tallahassee ( http://bit.ly/13SX1Z7) that no flights have been impacted as the investigation continues.Tallahassee police officials say a robot was sent ...
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Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Davie
Davie Police say the Silver Pontiac was traveling north on University Drive just after 1 a.m. when it lost control, crossing over the median and into the southbound lanes. It then struck a tree on the west side of University ...
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Driver killed in early morning Davie crash
The driver of a silver Pontiac was pronounced dead early Saturday at the scene of a one-car crash, according to Davie police.The incident was reported shortly after 1 a.m. along University Drive near Southwest ...
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Sick turtle is released off the Florida Keys after treatment - video
A rescued loggerhead sea turtle is released off the Florida Keys on Friday, after being treated for swallowing a small piece of plastic which disrupted its digestive system. Charley the turtle, who weighs 3kg and is 30.5cm long, was found by a fisherman floating in a Sargasso weed patch. Charley reportedly traveled around 2,000 miles from Santa Marta, Colombia, before reaching ...
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Deputies 22 dead cats found in Fla. mans home
TAMPA, Fla. -- A Tampa man has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered 22 dead cats at his home.The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports deputies were executing an eviction at the home of James Hopkins when the cats were discovered Thursday.Deputies say the deceased felines were being stored in two freezers. Investigators also discovered more than two dozen ...
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Girl charged with library bomb threat
NAPLES, Fla. -- A12-year-old girl has been charged with making a bomb threat at a southwest Florida public library.Naples police say a Collier County Library branch was evacuated Wednesday morning after a worker found a note in the book depository that threatened to "blow up" the library. A sheriff's office K-9 searched the library but did not find any explosives.An investigation ...
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People can still fish at St. Pete Pier for summer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The St. Petersburg Pier is scheduled to close soon, but people will still be able to fish off the structure until later this summer.The Tampa Bay Times (http://bit.ly/14IhGSy) reports that the city will continue to allow people to fish from the road that leads to the pier building, at least for several weeks. The Pier is scheduled for closure on May 31.Residents and ...
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Campaign touts alarms alerting kids left in cars
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- South Florida officials are partnering with a charity to help reimburse child care providers for installing alarms that alert a driver when a child has been left in the car.The Broward County Board of County Commissioners recently passed an ordinance requiring child care centers and family child care homes to install safety alarms in vehicles carrying six or more ...
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NBA Code of Conduct
The National Basketball Association, Miami HEAT, and AmericanAirlines Arena are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sports & entertainment experience. NBA fans have a right to expect an environment where: Players respect and appreciate each and every fan. Guests will be treated in a consistent, professional, and courteous manner by all Arena and team ...
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A quiet St. Petersburg mayors race via Twitter
The Pinellas Supervisor of Elections is posting daily updates on how many signatures have been verified on the more than 20,000 petitions turned in to the city clerk. As of Thursday, the county had processed 8,512 signatures, and 95 percent had been declared valid. The office updates the total at the end of each day on its website. Concerned Citizens of St. Petersburg handed in more than ...
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Americans United Deplores Florida Courts Decision Allowing Deceptive Amendments On November Ballot
Disappointing Court Decision Will Be Appealed, Says AU's Lynn FLORIDA - August 4 - Americans United for Separation of Church and State will appeal Leon Circuit Judge John ...
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Orlando police charge teen in security officer’s death www.privateofficer.com
A 17-year-old with a prior arrest for stealing a gun during a home burglary was charged by Orlando police Thursday with one count of first-degree murder in the death of an apartment complex security guard. Terrance Anthony, who was already being detained on several unrelated charges, is accused of killing Allen Ray McPherson on Oct. 20. McPherson, 48, was working at the Sabal Palm Apartments ...
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Pacers Turn Up Heat in Miami to Level Series
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UPI Sports Calendar for Saturday May 25
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Pacers lead at half in game 2 at Miami
Roy Hibbert shoots the ball as Miami Heat center Chris Bosh defends during the first half of Game 2 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series. (AP Photo/Lynne ...
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FWC Promotes Boating Safety Ahead of Holiday Weekend
As boating season kicks off, the Coast Guard is encouraging people to stay safe. Officer Jorge Pino of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Joe Abeyta give their ...
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Florida's Exploration Park keeps state ahead
NASA’s new Space Life Sciences Lab and the adjacent Exploration Park, which is still under development, are testaments to Florida’s ongoing leadership in the exploration and understanding of space travel and the world beyond Earth’s stratosphere.
Florida has long been at the forefront of space travel internationally, it is here, at Cape Canaveral, that NASA’s shuttles take to the skies headed for the moon, or, more commonly, the International Space Station. Read more
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