Four people have been arrested after allegedly trying to sneak 400 kilograms (880 lb) of methamphetamine into Australia in hundreds of bottles of Sriracha-branded hot sauce.
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Design concepts unveiled for Pulse memorial, museum
Organizers say the design concepts are only a starting point for discussions on the Pulse memorial and museum and are open to revisions.
‘Enough to kill the entire population of Ohio’: Massive fentanyl bust leads to multiple arrests
DAYTON, Ohio (WJW) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio announced Wednesday a joint operation that led to the seizure of over 40 pounds of fentanyl. The Miami Valley Bulk Smuggling Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigations Safe Street Task Force and the RANGE Task Force arrested Shamar Davis, 31, Anthony Franklin, 30, and […]
Hillsborough deputy lassos gator that was banging on Florida man’s window
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A deputy got to show off some lasso tricks when he wrangled an alligator at a home in Town ‘N’ Country. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy George was called to a Florida man’s home after the reptile began banging on her bay window. The agency released photos of the […]
Polk County fire captain resigns after drug arrest
The Polk County Fire Rescue captain who was arrested for several drug charges has now resigned.
Florida Florida man wrestles 8-foot alligator from swimming pool
PARKLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida Florida man wrestled an 8-foot, 8-inch alligator from a swimming pool in Parkland, Florida Tuesday. Gator Boys‘ Paul Bedard posted an eye-popping photograph of him lifting the giant reptile above his head like a prize after the safe morning capture. Bedard said he got a call in the morning that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lakeland City attorney among 8 arrested in undercover sex sting bust
The Lakeland City Attorney is among 8 people arrested at a Brandon area hotel.