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Family Of Girl Killed In Crash Demands Police Officer Be Fired

The family of a 5-year-old girl who was killed when a police sergeant crashed into the car she was riding in on Nov. 25 say they want the officer fired. He has been placed on routine administrative leave while the investigation is continuing.

Panera's Charged Lemonade Blamed For FL Man's Death: Lawsuit

A Florida man died after drinking multiple servings of Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade, his family said in a lawsuit, the second linking the beverage to a death. Dennis Brown, 46, died on Oct. 9 after suffering a "cardiac event" while walking home from a Panera Bread in Fleming Island, according to the wrongful-death lawsuit.

Officer Charged With Armed Kidnapping, Sexual Battery: Police

An officer faces armed kidnapping and armed sexual battery charges after an argument with an ex-girlfriend escalated to violence Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Body Found Buried In Bag At Homeless Camp: Sheriff

A homicide investigation is underway at a homeless camp after a body was found buried in a bag there, according to a county sheriff’s office. Deputies received a tip from someone who claimed to have first-hand knowledge about a homicide and a man believed to have committed the murder.

Former US Ambassador Accused Of Working As Cuban Spy

A former U.S. ambassador who spent decades representing the nation in multiple countries has been accused of serving as a secret agent for communist Cuba, according to federal authorities. Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested at his home and charged with acting as an agent of a foreign government.

Man Threw Sausage At Victim’s Face: Police

A man faces a domestic battery charge after throwing a sausage at someone during an argument, court records show. Ray Allen, 61, threw the sausage at the victim, hitting them on the right side of the face, police said.

Abandoned Baby A Christmas Miracle After Adoption 10 Months Later

Ten months after a newborn baby was found abandoned in a wooded area in Mulberry, the baby girl's adoption was finalized and now she will spend her first Christmas with parents who've waited months to make her a member of their family.

GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Won’t Resign After Rape Accusation

The chairman of the Republican Party of Florida said he won’t resign after being accused of rape. Sarasota’s Christian Ziegler has maintained his innocence since the allegations were made public. The victim claimed she had been involved in an ongoing three-way sexual relationship with both Christian and his wife, Bridget Ziegler, a school board member and Moms for Liberty co-founder.

• Bridget Ziegler Resigns From FL Conservative Nonprofit: Report
• FL Dems, Republicans Call For Ziegler To Resign After Rape Allegation

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• Petito Vs. Laundrie Family Lawsuit Could Be Settled: Attorney
• Researchers May Have Unlocked Mystery Of Illness Sickening FL Dogs
• Misconduct With Student Leads To 2nd Teacher's Arrest In Week
• 24 Arrested During Drug Trafficking Bust: Sheriff
• Student Charged With Threatening Mass Shooting At School
• Uber Driver, Passenger Die In Skyway Bridge Crash With Car Thief: FHP
• 'Disgusted, Infuriated': Noles Reflect On Playoff Snub After Title Win
• Latest December 2023 Forecast Prediction For FL Released

• 15-Year-Old Boy On Bike Hit And Killed By School Bus
• Man Exposed Genitals To Women On Nature Trail: Sheriff
• Tampa Bay Rays Name Change Proposed

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