Technicality Reduces Sentence For A Man Who Shot At A Deputy
Daytona Beach, FL – A man who was found guilty for shooting at a deputy ends up with a reduced sentence following a technicality with a jury form. Back in July of 2016, Emmanuel Rosado shot and injured his wife after a domestic disturbance, before opening fire on a Volusia County deputy. On March 14th, 2018, Rosado was […]
Seabreeze High Trespasser Arrested With Volusia Schools Jacket
Daytona Beach, FL – An 18-year-old male who was arrested for trespassing on school property was found to be wearing a Volusia County Schools jacket. Earlier this morning (February 21st) at Seabreeze High School, an assistant principal and campus advisor spotted 18-year-old Joshua Nankivell walking around the camps while school was in session. Nankivell was previously trespassed from school property […]
Robbery Suspects Lead 4 Agencies On Chase Into Flagler
Ormond Beach, FL – Two armed robbery suspects end up behind bars after a chase involving four different agencies ends in a crash. Just after 11:30 last night (February 20th), officers with Ormond Beach Police Department responded to a 7-11 convenience store on North Nova Road by the Trails Shopping Center. When officers arrived, they were told by the […]
UCF Board Accepts President’s Resignation
Tallahassee, FL – Despite an outpouring of support for President Dale Whittaker from students, alumni and faculty members, the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees on Thursday accepted Whittaker’s offer to resign amid a scandal about the misuse of money for building projects. Trustees expressed sadness about accepting the resignation — and said they didn’t think Whittaker […]
Medical Marijuana Bill Reaches Florida Senate Floor
Tallahassee, FL – A Florida Senate proposal that would allow patients to smoke medical marijuana is ready to go to the full Senate after the Rules Committee unanimously signed off on the measure Wednesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the Legislature until March 15 — 10 days after the 2019 session begins — to do away […]
Florida Governor Looks To Canada To Cut Drug Costs
Tallahassee, FL – Pointing to the high costs of health care, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced plans to create a program that would allow Floridians to have access to FDA-approved drugs from Canada. Appearing at The Villages, DeSantis said he will work with President Donald Trump on creation of the program, which would require […]
Florida Sets New Tourism Record In 2018
Tallahassee, FL – Toxic waterways and a devastating hurricane did not keep visitors away from the Sunshine State last year, according to Florida’s tourism-marketing arm. Visit Florida announced Wednesday that the state had 126.1 million visitors in 2018, a 6 percent increase from the record set in 2017. “It’s clear that by focusing on value […]
FWC Clamps Down On Shark Fishing From Shore
Gainesville, FL – Shore-based anglers will no longer be able to use fish parts, bones and blood to attract sharks, as critics of shark fishing would like to see lines cast farther away from beachgoers. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, meeting Wednesday in Gainesville, approved several shore-based shark fishing changes that will go […]
Students Suspended & Expelled Following Fights At Seabreeze High
Daytona Beach, FL – A recent update from Volusia County Schools says that one high school is taking steps to address a number of fights and threats that have happened on and around its campus. That release was regarding Seabreeze High School. VCS said “Police have been investigating and the school has taken action against some of the […]
Another Student Arrested For Threats At School
Palm Coast, FL – For the third time in eight days, a Flagler County student has been arrested for making threats against other students. Today, Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from Matanzas High School. A third party had reported a SnapChat post from the defendant to the School Resource Officer. Deputies took […]
