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California AG to probe school district over policy requiring staff to out trans students

August 7, 2023

California AG to probe school district over policy requiring staff to out trans students

California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a civil rights investigation against the Chino Valley Unified School District over their policy requiring staff to "out" transgender students.

Florida suspect arrested for allegedly stealing lobsters from Miami restaurant

August 7, 2023

Florida suspect arrested for allegedly stealing lobsters from Miami restaurant

Suspect Joseph Paul Putzulu was charged with burglary and grand theft after he was allegedly videotaped stealing over $1,000 worth of lobster from a Miami eatery, police said.

Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer

August 7, 2023

Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer

Wife of Miami-Dade police director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez saved his life when she grabbed his arm during a suicide attempt last month, the couple's lawyer said in a statement.

Georgia man baptizes himself during Florida church burglary, sheriffs say

August 7, 2023

Georgia man baptizes himself during Florida church burglary, sheriffs say

A man from Georgia was apprehended for unlawfully entering a Florida church on Friday, resulting in damages amounting to $8,000 and a self-baptism.

Retired Florida man charged in girlfriend's murder nearly 50 years after she was found dead, tied up in river

August 7, 2023

Retired Florida man charged in girlfriend's murder nearly 50 years after she was found dead, tied up in river

Florida authorities arrested Rodney Mervyn Nichols, 81, in July after police tied him to his girlfriend's 1975 cold-case murder through a confession and DNA evidence.

Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case

August 7, 2023

Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon came out swinging against requests made by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a brief filed Monday and struck two sealed filings from the record.

Thousands of US veterans continue to receive additional benefits as 1-year anniversary of PACT Act approaches

August 7, 2023

Thousands of US veterans continue to receive additional benefits as 1-year anniversary of PACT Act approaches

Thousands of veterans across the United States have received additional benefits since the PACT Act was signed into effect last August. The law is approaching its first anniversary.

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

Florida drug dealer suspected of meth trafficking arrested for 25th time: police

August 6, 2023

Florida drug dealer suspected of meth trafficking arrested for 25th time: police

Florida resident Casey Judd Howe was arrested for felony trafficking in methamphetamines and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, marking his 25th Putnam County arrest.

Largest Black fraternity to pull convention out of Florida over 'harmful, racist, insensitive' policies

August 6, 2023

Largest Black fraternity to pull convention out of Florida over 'harmful, racist, insensitive' policies

The largest Black fraternity announced on Thursday that they will pull their conventions out of Florida over its "harmful, racist, and insensitive policies."