Accused robber shot, critically injured after police pursuit from Florida to Georgia, deputies say
A Georgia man led police on a pursuit across five counties from Florida to Georgia after robbing a Palm Coast gas station before being shot by a Camden County gas station clerk, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office told News 6 partner WJXT-TV.
Statewide alert issued for man accused of shooting Florida deputy
As he announced that 29-year-old Deputy Joshua Moyers was “not going to survive” his injuries, an emotional Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said the man suspected of shooting the deputy twice during a traffic stop early Friday will “pay for it."
Bitter? Florida Sheriff offered to arrest your ex for Valentine’s Day
If you wanted to show a certain ex that you are not at all bitter about that horrible breakup this Valentine’s Day, some police departments were offering to help. Sheriffs in Florida’s Nassau County and North Carolina’s Nash County created Facebook posts asking people to turn in ex-loves with outstanding warrants. One post offered limited edition platinum bracelets, free transportation with a chauffeur, a one-night minimum stay in luxurious accommodations and a special valentine’s dinner. [TRENDING: 1 dead in Rolls Royce crash | Mom, boyfriend arrested after toddler drowns | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]AdThese departments promised to make the surprise special for that certain someone. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com Strange Florida newsletter, sent every Friday.
The Latest: China's Hebei toughens virus rules over outbreak
State health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey urged residents to continue wearing masks, practicing social distancing and washing their hands frequently. Health care officials are currently vaccinating health care workers, first responders and those living in long-term care facilities —all people in the highest-priority groups for getting doses. In the first phase, priority was given to health care workers and residents and staff at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Cuomo says hospitals need to do a better job of vaccinating the health care workers who are eligible now. Only health care workers and nursing home residents and staff members are currently being vaccinated in New York.
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old Florida girl found safe
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Authorities said around 5:45 p.m. Monday that Brianna Flake has been found safe. Original story below:A missing child alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who might be with a 21-year-old man, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Brianna Flake was last seen Friday in the area of the 95300 block of Mobley Heights Road in Fernandina Beach. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, about 120 pounds and has dark hair that could be dyed light blonde. The Jeep has a black hardtop and black fender flares.
Woman who coughed on brain tumor patient at Florida Pier 1 store faces charges
Witnesses identified Hunter as a woman seen in a viral video berating store staff and coughing on another woman who filmed the incident. It took 30 seconds to end 15 minutes of aggressive... Posted by Heather Reed Sprague on Thursday, June 25, 2020While watching the woman, Sprague took out her phone and began recording. Hows that?The woman can then be seen coughing on Sprague before walking out of the store with her children in tow. Sprague, who described herself as a brain tumor patient, was wearing a mask at the time. She filed a police report four days after the incident, saying she had not been feeling well since it happened.
Woman, 2 horses killed in Florida crash, troopers say
One woman and two horses were killed in a series of crashes on Thursday night in north Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. As she was offering assistance, another vehicle struck a second horse that was in the road and swerved into the woman. Both the woman and the horse were killed. Troopers said they are still trying to figure out where the horses came from. The name of the woman who was killed hasn't been released.