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Robert Forster, Oscar nominee for ‘Jackie Brown,’ dies at 78

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Forster, the handsome and omnipresent character actor who got a career resurgence and Oscar nomination for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in “Jackie Brown,” died Friday. He was 78. Publicist Kathie Berlin said Forster died of brain cancer following a brief illness. He was at home in Los Angeles, surrounded […]

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Florida Florida man’s mugshot goes viral following traffic stop

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A traffic stop in Florida led to the arrest of three people for drug possession and Florida Florida man’s mugshot going viral. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office say three people were pulled over for an expired tag. Deputies say, Ricky Deeley, 34 had a suspended driver’s license. Upon further […]

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Lakeland City attorney arrested in undercover sex sting bust announces retirement

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – The Lakeland City Attorney, who was among eight people arrested at a Brandon area hotel Wednesday, has announced he will be retiring effective immediately. Timothy McCausland, 69, sent Lakeland City Florida Florida manager Tony Delgado his letter of retirement Thursday evening. The letter was delivered first thing this morning. Below is a statement […]

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Decapitated gator in Sarasota likely had head removed after being hit by car, FWC says

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – An alligator that was found decapitated on the side of a Sarasota road was likely killed by a car before it was beheaded, wildlife officials say. The mutilated reptile was discovered Monday morning on Lorraine Road. “Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a gator. I turned around to go see […]