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October 21, 2021

Brian Laundrie search: Family lawyer addresses rumors parents planted evidence in Florida swamp

With the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park briefly reopened to the public, and water levels significantly lower than in mid-September when Brian Laundrie vanished, his parents wanted to go in and search some of their son’s favorite haunts Wednesday, according to their attorney.

October 21, 2021

Florida sheriff blasts NJ for convicted murderer’s early release after arrest for new murder: ‘Shame on you’

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd asked New Jersey how the early release of a convicted murderer worked out for the state after the suspect was arrested in Florida on Tuesday in connection to another murder committed less than two years after his release.

October 21, 2021

Brian Laundrie search: Attention shifts to parents after human remains found

With human remains found alongside Brian Laundrie's backpack and notebook in the Myakkahatchee park, attention shifts to his parents following Gabby Petito's homicide and their son's disappearance.

October 21, 2021

Purple Heart stolen from Vietnam vet returned nearly 40 years later: 'I couldn't believe it'

A Vietnam veteran is back in possession of his Purple Heart after it was stolen nearly 40 years ago during a burglary.

October 21, 2021

Ex-porn star in Florida sentenced in murder case

Former porn star Lauren Wambles, who is known as Aubrey Gold, is accused of being an accessory after the fact to second-degree murder reportedly pleaded no contest on Tuesday and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

October 20, 2021

DeSantis expresses his condolences to Petito family in phone call with father

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with Gabby Petito's father, Joe Petito, on Wednesday afternoon to express his condolences for the loss of his daughter.

October 20, 2021

Florida's new surgeon general: Data does not support mask mandates in school

Florida's new surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, argued that data does not support mask mandates in schools to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he insisted that parents — not school boards or governors — should make the decision whether or not their children wear masks to school.

October 20, 2021

Former homicide detective believes human remains found in Brian Laundrie hunt may not be intact

Ted Williams discussed the developments in the Brian Laundrie manhunt after authorities said unidentified human remains and the fugitive's possessions were found in Florida's Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.

October 20, 2021

Brian Laundrie search: Human remains found near fugitive's belongings in Florida park

Roberta and Chris Laundrie, Brian Laundrie's parents, were seen at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near their home on Wednesday. They were with one officer.

October 20, 2021

Brian Laundrie search: FBI confirms unidentified human remains, fugitive's backpack and notebook found

The FBI confirmed to reporters Wednesday that investigators found what appear to be human remains, “along with personal items, such as a backpack and notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie,” just hours after Laundrie's parents searched the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.