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'Hostile employee' with assault rifle carries out fatal shooting at Sebastian restaurant, police say
Investigators say employee opened fire inside Giuseppe's Pizzeria, killing 34-year-old manPolice said a "hostile employee" armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a Sebastian restaurant Friday afternoon, killing a man.12:59 PM, Jun 19, 2020SEBASTIAN, Fla. — Police said a "hostile employee" armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a Sebastian restaurant Friday afternoon, killing a man.Sebastian police said officers were called to Giuseppe's Pizzeria, located at 935 Sebastian Blvd., shortly after 12 p.m."There was a hostile employee who entered the building with an...…Investigators say employee opened fire inside Giuseppe's Pizzeria, killing 34-year-old manPolice said a "hostile employee" armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a Sebastian restaurant Friday afternoon, killing a man.12:59 PM, Jun 19, 2020SEBASTIAN, Fla. — Police said a "hostile employee" armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a Sebastian restaurant Friday afternoon, killing a man.Sebastian police said officers were called to Giuseppe's Pizzeria, located at 935 Sebastian Blvd., shortly after 12 p.m."There was a hostile employee who entered the building with an...WW…
Florida parents caught selling free meals from school
People in at least 50 cars went to multiple locations to receive free food then sold it for a profit.7:51 AM, Apr 24, 2020HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA/CNNewsource) — The Hillsborough County School District said it did not have enough food for students because of some "greedy" individuals.The district allows families to pick up free food once a week at 147 sites in Hillsborough County.The school district said some people were visiting multiple sites to receive free food and then selling it for a profit."It's a shame some of our constituents were coming through the line at...…People in at least 50 cars went to multiple locations to receive free food then sold it for a profit.7:51 AM, Apr 24, 2020HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA/CNNewsource) — The Hillsborough County School District said it did not have enough food for students because of some "greedy" individuals.The district allows families to pick up free food once a week at 147 sites in Hillsborough County.The school district said some people were visiting multiple sites to receive free food and then selling it for a profit."It's a shame some of our constituents were coming through the line at...WW…
North Dakota candidate who died of COVID-19 wins election
Dale Wetzel/APThis photo, taken Thursday, April 19, 2012, shows the North Dakota Capitol tower behind a large stone identifying sign. The Republican majority leader of the Minnesota House on Thursday described the North Dakota Capitol building, which is located in Bismarck, N.D., as "embarrassing" and compared it to an insurance office. His remarks came during debate in the Minnesota Legislature in St. Paul, Minn., about whether to set aside money for repairs to the Minnesota Capitol. (AP Photo/Dale Wetzel)10:37 AM, Nov 04, 2020BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota state legislative candidate who...…Dale Wetzel/APThis photo, taken Thursday, April 19, 2012, shows the North Dakota Capitol tower behind a large stone identifying sign. The Republican majority leader of the Minnesota House on Thursday described the North Dakota Capitol building, which is located in Bismarck, N.D., as "embarrassing" and compared it to an insurance office. His remarks came during debate in the Minnesota Legislature in St. Paul, Minn., about whether to set aside money for repairs to the Minnesota Capitol. (AP Photo/Dale Wetzel)10:37 AM, Nov 04, 2020BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota state legislative candidate who...WW…
Florida Sen. Rick Scott tests positive for coronavirus
Former governor says he's 'feeling good,' experiencing 'mild symptoms'Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Friday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.9:32 AM, Nov 20, 2020NAPLES, Fla. — Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Friday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The former governor wrote on Twitter that he was "feeling good" and experiencing "mild symptoms."Wear a mask. Socially distance. Quarantine if you come in contact with someone positive like I did. We will beat this together, but we all must be responsible. I want to thank all the incredible health care workers who are...…Former governor says he's 'feeling good,' experiencing 'mild symptoms'Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Friday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.9:32 AM, Nov 20, 2020NAPLES, Fla. — Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Friday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The former governor wrote on Twitter that he was "feeling good" and experiencing "mild symptoms."Wear a mask. Socially distance. Quarantine if you come in contact with someone positive like I did. We will beat this together, but we all must be responsible. I want to thank all the incredible health care workers who are...WW…
292 students, 14 teachers quarantined in Martin County over possible coronavirus cases
Parents awaiting COVID-19 test results are sending children to school when they shouldn't, officials sayMartin County School District3:24 PM, Aug 18, 2020MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Just one week into the new school year, more than 300 students and teachers combined have been quarantined in Martin County because of possible cases of COVID-19 in classrooms.Superintendent Laurie Gaylord and other officials presented new information to school board members on Tuesday, suggesting that some parents are irresponsibly sending their children to class when they shouldn't."I want to reinforce the...…Parents awaiting COVID-19 test results are sending children to school when they shouldn't, officials sayMartin County School District3:24 PM, Aug 18, 2020MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Just one week into the new school year, more than 300 students and teachers combined have been quarantined in Martin County because of possible cases of COVID-19 in classrooms.Superintendent Laurie Gaylord and other officials presented new information to school board members on Tuesday, suggesting that some parents are irresponsibly sending their children to class when they shouldn't."I want to reinforce the...WW…
Martin County School Board hears dozens of heated comments over proposed LGBT proclamation
'Little kids need their innocence,' parent saysMartin County School Board members Tuesday night voted on what became a controversial proclamation related to specifically recognizing the LGBT community in schools.12:04 AM, Oct 21, 2020STUART, Fla. — Martin County School Board members Tuesday night voted on what became a controversial proclamation related to specifically recognizing the LGBT community in schools.Dozens of Martin County parents spoke out against the targeted proclamation, aiming to acknowledge LGBT history month "as an effective means of educating and calling to...…'Little kids need their innocence,' parent saysMartin County School Board members Tuesday night voted on what became a controversial proclamation related to specifically recognizing the LGBT community in schools.12:04 AM, Oct 21, 2020STUART, Fla. — Martin County School Board members Tuesday night voted on what became a controversial proclamation related to specifically recognizing the LGBT community in schools.Dozens of Martin County parents spoke out against the targeted proclamation, aiming to acknowledge LGBT history month "as an effective means of educating and calling to...WW…
South Florida Fair will be held early next year
Event will be held between Jan. 15-31It's official, the South Florida Fair will be held early next year.9:09 PM, Nov 23, 2020WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's official, the South Florida Fair will be held early next year."Our community needs us, they want it," Fair President Victoria Chouris said.Their theme is "An Earthly A-Fair" emphasizing the importance of Earth Day."People are anxious to have something to do with their families," she said.Chouris said she met with county officials and got their permission, and even met with the health department."We believe that we can do the...…Event will be held between Jan. 15-31It's official, the South Florida Fair will be held early next year.9:09 PM, Nov 23, 2020WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's official, the South Florida Fair will be held early next year."Our community needs us, they want it," Fair President Victoria Chouris said.Their theme is "An Earthly A-Fair" emphasizing the importance of Earth Day."People are anxious to have something to do with their families," she said.Chouris said she met with county officials and got their permission, and even met with the health department."We believe that we can do the...WW…
Lantana woman threatened to 'shoot' Florida governor, senators, deputies say
Karen Jones, 55, admits to making Twitter post but says it was 'joke'A Lantana woman is accused of threatening to shoot Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's two Republican senators.10:45 AM, Nov 16, 2020LANTANA, Fla. — A Lantana woman is accused of threatening to shoot Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's two Republican senators.Karen Jones, 55, faces three counts of written threats to kill or do bodily harm.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office probable cause affidavit, Jones wrote on Twitter that DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott were...…Karen Jones, 55, admits to making Twitter post but says it was 'joke'A Lantana woman is accused of threatening to shoot Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's two Republican senators.10:45 AM, Nov 16, 2020LANTANA, Fla. — A Lantana woman is accused of threatening to shoot Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's two Republican senators.Karen Jones, 55, faces three counts of written threats to kill or do bodily harm.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office probable cause affidavit, Jones wrote on Twitter that DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott were...WW…
DeSantis’ pre-recorded videos hurting millions of Floridians, critics say
Florida governor unusually absent from public eyeInvestigative Reporter Katie LaGrone reports on how Governor Ron DeSantis’ unusual absence from the public eye and pre-recorded messaging is disenfranchising millions of Floridians.11:53 PM, Nov 24, 2020What used to be near almost daily press appearances from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about how the state is responding to the pandemic, has abruptly turned into short and sporadic pre-recorded videos posted to social media.In May, Teri McGuire’s 87-year-old mother died from COVID-19. With virus case numbers once again reaching record highs in...…Florida governor unusually absent from public eyeInvestigative Reporter Katie LaGrone reports on how Governor Ron DeSantis’ unusual absence from the public eye and pre-recorded messaging is disenfranchising millions of Floridians.11:53 PM, Nov 24, 2020What used to be near almost daily press appearances from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about how the state is responding to the pandemic, has abruptly turned into short and sporadic pre-recorded videos posted to social media.In May, Teri McGuire’s 87-year-old mother died from COVID-19. With virus case numbers once again reaching record highs in...WW…
Multiple Palm Beach County hospitals out of adult ICU beds, according to state data
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration tracks hospital bed availability statewideAs Palm Beach County sees an uptick in coronavirus cases, the number of intensive care unit beds available in area hospitals is dwindling, according to state data.6:42 AM, Jun 18, 2020PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — As Palm Beach County sees an uptick in coronavirus cases, the number of intensive care unit beds available in area hospitals is dwindling, according to state data.Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration tracks the number of hospital beds available statewide.Right now, the AHCA...…Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration tracks hospital bed availability statewideAs Palm Beach County sees an uptick in coronavirus cases, the number of intensive care unit beds available in area hospitals is dwindling, according to state data.6:42 AM, Jun 18, 2020PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — As Palm Beach County sees an uptick in coronavirus cases, the number of intensive care unit beds available in area hospitals is dwindling, according to state data.Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration tracks the number of hospital beds available statewide.Right now, the AHCA...WW…