Three Arrested For Bank Fraud In Volusia County
(Port Orange, FL) -- Three men are facing bank fraud charges in Volusia County. Port Orange Police announced yesterday they arrested three men in their 50s from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The arrests date back to an investigation that started Friday when police got two reports of large amounts of money being withdrawn from bank accounts. Police say the suspects were found with over 20 fake driver's licenses, several personal checks from each victim, credit cards in the victims' names and business checks. The suspects allegedly deposited forged checks into their victim's accounts and then withdrew up to five thousand dollars from each account. When the men were arrested, police say they found about 24-thousand dollars in their possession. Alleged victims have been contacted, but anyone who believes they're a victim should contact Port Orange Police.
Miami Seaquarium Defies Lease Termination Deadline
(Virginia Key, FL) -- Miami Seaquarium isn't going away quietly. Yesterday was its lease termination deadline, but it was still open. Protesters gathered outside calling for the seaquarium to close to save the animals that reside there. The Seaquarium has been accused of animal neglect. A PETA official says every day this place remains open, these animals' lives are in danger. Miami-Dade County officials haven't said what they'll do next. Legal experts, though, tell NBC 6 the county will probably serve the Seaquarium a final eviction notice to vacate within seven days.
The Dolphin Company, who operates Miami Seaquarium, has filed a federal lawsuit, accusing the county of imposing regulations that unfairly target their operations. Meanwhile, Miami-Dade officials claim the facility has failed to honor agreements and impacted future development plans.
PetSmart Contest Offers Dog Tattoos To Cover Bad Ink
(Los Angeles, CA) -- PetSmart is offering to cover your bad ink with a tattoo of your favorite pet. The national chain is running a nationwide contest called "PetSmart Tattoo Redo." Five winners will be flown to Los Angeles to get unwanted tattoos covered by new ones based on photos of their pets. The prize includes travel from anywhere in the United States, a two-night stay in Los Angeles, and a trip to Alium Tattoo Studio in Culver City. The contest ends at the end of the month, and winners will be announced in May.
Today in History
2000, armed immigration agents seized Elian Gonzalez from his relatives' home in Miami. The six-year-old Cuban boy at the center of an international custody battle was reunited with his father at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington.
1976, Barbara Walters became the first female nightly news anchor when she teamed with Harry Reasoner to co-host the "ABC Evening News."
1915, German forces in World War One became the first modern army to use chemical weapons when they used poison gas on the Western Front.
1898, the Spanish-American War began when the U.S.S. Nashville captured a Spanish merchant ship off Key West, Florida.