TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) — Families of unsolved murder victims in Florida may soon have a new tool to seek answers, thanks to proposed legislation by Sen. Rosalind Osgood and Rep. Christopher Benjamin. The bills, SB 350 and HB 837, aim to make it easier for residents to request a reinvestigation of cold cases, specifically those … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man from Flagler County has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin’, alleging that he was injured and covered in fecal matter and urine after a toilet exploded at one of the coffee chain’s locations in Winter Park, Fla. Paul Kerouac, the plaintiff, is seeking more than $100,000 in the lawsuit, which … Read more
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that he suffered injuries after a toilet at one of the chain’s stores exploded. The incident left the customer feeling filthy and resulted in physical harm, according to the lawsuit. The explosion allegedly occurred at a Dunkin’ location in Florida, resulting in the customer … Read more
A judge in Florida has set aside the wrongful conviction of Willie L. Williams Jr., who spent almost 45 years in prison for an armed robbery. The decision came after evidence was revealed that the star witness had his memory “hypnotically refreshed” by a self-taught police lieutenant. Williams, now 79, expressed his relief and gratitude, … Read more
WINTER PARK, Florida – A man from Flagler County, Florida, is suing Dunkin’ Donuts for $50,000 after claiming that a toilet at one of its locations in Winter Park exploded on him, covering him in feces and urine. According to the court filing, the plaintiff, Paul Kerouac, is seeking damages for “sustained severe and long-term … Read more
ORLANDO, Florida – Authorities in Florida are still grappling with the biggest unsolved crime in the state’s history – the disappearance of a cruise ship crew member. The crew member, a Croatian national named Mateo Bilic, went missing from the Royal Caribbean ship “Empress of the Seas” in 2018. Despite extensive searches and investigations, there … Read more
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Two Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies will not be facing charges for their involvement in a deadly shooting that took place in 2022. State Attorney Andrew Bain revealed this decision during a press conference earlier this week, marking the latest development in a case that has drawn significant attention. The incident occurred … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. – Oba Chandler, a Florida man, was executed after being convicted on three murder charges in the deaths of Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters. The June 1989 killings of Rogers and her daughters, Michelle and Christie, remained unsolved for three years after their bodies were found in Tampa Bay with yellow … Read more
Gainesville, Florida – The United States experienced its second-highest number of mass shootings in 2023, with a total of 656 incidents, according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). This surpasses the 647 reported in 2022 but falls short of the record-breaking 690 reported in 2021. Florida saw 30 mass shootings in 2023, a slight decrease … Read more
Florida experienced a surge in mass shootings in 2023, with 30 reported incidents, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This is a slight decrease from the 31 incidents in both 2022 and 2021, and 35 in 2020. These shootings led to 134 injuries and 38 deaths across the state. Nationally, the United States saw its … Read more