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Chihuly Piece Recovered, Gator Toss, Zika Virus
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The person or people responsible for swiping a valuable piece of art from the Chihuly Gallery must have had a change of heart.
Wendy’s Drive-Thru Gator Toss Lands Florida Man In Jail
A 23-year-old Jupiter man is in hot water after those on the receiving end of what his family says was intended as a practical joke found no humor in his actions.
Accused 8-Year-Old Armed Robber Was ‘Mad,’ Report Says
An 8-year-old boy charged in a recent armed robbery of a grocery store wove an elaborate tale for police after being disarmed and captured by employees.
According to an incident report released by the West Palm Beach Police Department Tuesday, the child told the responding officer that he was approached by two black men, wearing all black with black masks, who gave him the gun and told him “if he didn’t get money out of the store that they would kill him,” the report states.
Ebola Funds May Help Combat Zika Virus
President Barack Obama asked and several members of the U.S. House of Representatives have answered. In response to Obama’s request for emergency funding to combat the growing threat posed by the mosquito-borne Zika virus, a bill was introduced in the House to funnel more than $1 billion in funds appropriated by Congress to combat Ebola to the new battle being waged against Zika virus.
Casey Anthony Launches Photography Business
After spending years in front of a camera during a highly publicized trial in the death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, it seems Casey Anthony wants to be on the other side of the lens.
Monster Energy Drinks Cause Serious Injury, Lawsuit Alleges
Monster Energy drinks might do more than provide an extra boost to help fatigued people get though their daily routines. They may also be responsible for causing serious injuries in those who drink them, including strokes, kidney failure, heart attacks and brain damage.
That’s according to a series of lawsuits filed Monday by Florida-based Morgan & Morgan in Washington and California.
Man Charged In Clearwater Macy’s Bathroom Attack
An 18-year-old Umatilla man faces a battery charge following an attack on a 6-year-old girl in the Westfield Countryside mall Macy’s women’s bathroom on Friday night.
Photo courtesy of the CDC/James Gathany
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