Haines City officer shoots boy, 17, who reached for gun after pursuit in stolen vehicle, officials say
A 17-year-old boy who allegedly reached for a gun in a stolen vehicle Friday night is in critical condition after being shot by a Haines City police officer, according to the cityโs police chief and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Business tycoon Carlos Ghosn's rise, fall and dramatic escape is subject of new Apple TV+ series
Carlos Ghosn, the former rock star businessman who fell from grace and fled authorities smuggled in a music instrument box, is getting what his dramatic story deserves โ a multi-part Apple TV+ documentary series.
Orlando woman killed in crash that closed University Boulevard at SR-417 in Orange County
A 44-year-old Orlando woman was killed and three others were hurt Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash that forced the closure of westbound lanes of University Boulevard at State Road 417 in Orange County, officials said.
Nissan commits to UK car plant after post-Brexit trade deal
FILE - In this Thursday, March 14, 2019 file photo, workers walk toward the car builders Nissan plant in Sunderland, England. Japanese carmaker Nissan confirmed Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, that it will maintain its operations in Britain in the wake of the post-Brexit trade deal between the country and the European Union. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON โ Japanese carmaker Nissan confirmed Friday that it will maintain its operations in Britain in the wake of the post-Brexit trade deal between the country and the European Union. However, after months of tortuous negotiations, the U.K. and EU struck a post-Brexit trade deal at the end of 2020 that means there won't be any tariffs or quotas. Though committing to the Sunderland plant, Nissan said one of its two lines there will pause production on Friday as shipping routes and ports come under pressure because of the coronavirus crisis.
Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cuts
A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Ford had scheduled down time next week at its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant, but moved it ahead to this week. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT โ A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Ford had scheduled down time next week at its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant, but moved it ahead to this week. "This will minimize the impact of the current semiconductor shortage while ensuring we maintain production at our other North American plants,โ Fiat Chrysler said in a statement.
Nissan pulls out of Trump emissions fight with California
DETROIT โ Nissan said Friday that it will no longer support the Trump administration in its legal fight to end California's ability to set its own auto-pollution and gas-mileage standards. General Motors ended its support for the Trump administration's battle with California on emissions standards last week. President Donald Trump rolled back Obama-era fuel efficiency and emissions standards, and itโs likely that the Biden administration will end the rollbacks. Trump also ended Californiaโs unique ability to set its own pollution and efficiency standards, which is being challenged in court. Many automakers, including Nissan and GM, still are supporting Trump in defending the rollback of national fuel efficiency standards.
โThey ripped him off and shot him:โ Man killed in drug-related homicide, Polk County deputies say
POLK COUNTY, Fla. โ A marijuana deal gone wrong ended with a shootout that killed a suspected dealer Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies said the victim, a man in a white Nissan, went to a 7-Eleven on Marigold Avenue around 3 p.m. to meet with two males to sell them marijuana. One went inside the white Nissan while the other stayed outside, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is at the scene of a drug-related homicide near the intersection of Marigold Avenue and Walnut Street in Poinciana. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Polk County Sheriffโs Office at 863-298-6200.
Rights experts: Japan's handling of Carlos Ghosn was wrong
GENEVA โ A panel of human rights experts working with the United Nations said Monday that former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was wrongly detained in Japan and has urged โcompensationโ for him from the Japanese government. The opinions of the working group are not binding on countries but aim to hold them up to their own human rights commitments. Among its past rulings involved the case of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who was likewise deemed to have had his human rights violated. Japanโs system has been repeatedly criticized by human rights advocates. Its members declined to speak to reporters about the opinion, the U.N. human rights office said.
Man arrested in robbery of Flagler County jewelry store
A 30-year-old man was arrested on allegations of robbing a jewelry store in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office. Tyrone Hunter was arrested in Putnam County and will be transferred to the Flagler County Jail, sheriffโs officials said. FCSO deputies worked with law enforcement agencies in Putnam County to track down an address where Hunter was possibly staying, and Hunter was arrested. โThis is a great example of how technology-led policing and good old-fashioned police work solve crimes,โ Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly said. โThis guy thought he could come into Flagler County and commit a robbery and get away with it.
Man chases down suspect after nearly being carjacked, police say
MASCOTTE, Fla. โ A man who was nearly carjacked in front of his son chased after the suspect in the case even after the man shot at him, according to the Mascotte Police Department. Records show Victor Alejandro Ortega and another man approached the victimโs vehicle and Ortega repeatedly tried to open the door to the victimโs sedan but was unsuccessful. The chase stopped when someone in the Nissan fired shots toward the victimโs sedan, according to the affidavit. As the victim was speaking with officers, police said Ortega approached the scene and began yelling at the victim. Ortega said the victim approached him at the baseball field and began arguing with him for an unknown reason, according to the report.
Bank of England reminds banks of 'no deal' Brexit risk
Discussions over a trade deal have made little headway, with both sides arguing that the other is creating unnecessary obstacles. And that's raised concerns that the British economy faces the prospect of a no deal scenario at a time of acute stress related to the coronavirus pandemic. Japanese carmaker Nissan joined other businesses in expressing concerns, warning it will not be able to sustain operations at its plant in Sunderland, northeast England, if the negotiations fail to lead to a trade deal. Another round of Brexit talks is taking place via video conferencing and is expected to conclude Friday. ___Follow APs full coverage of Brexit and British politics at https://www.apnews.com/Brexit
3 family members die in Florida hit-and-run; driver sought
PALM HARBOR, Fla. โ Florida law enforcement searched Sunday for the hit-and-run driver who ran a red light and plowed into a car, killing a married couple and their teenage son. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened late Saturday in Palm Harbor, north of St. Petersburg. That caused the Nissan to spin, ejecting the Johnsons, who were not wearing seat belts. They died at the scene. The Buickโs driver and passenger ran from crash, leaving the car behind.