Brevard County Man Accused Of Beating Son To Death
(Palm Bay, FL) -- A Brevard County man is facing charges for the death of his child. Palm Bay Police say Jason Godleski beat his 12-year-old son this month and left him to die in the laundry room at their home on Colonial Ave. The charges against the 33-year-old include aggravated manslaughter, and DCF has custody of the other three kids he shares with his girlfriend. Police are expected to release more details this morning.
Leon County Complies With State Mask Rule
(Leon County, FL) -- Leon County Schools are complying with a state mask rule. This after the school board approved a change allowing parents to opt their children out of COVID-19 mask requirements. Leon County students who are asymptomatic and return to school after quarantine, will not be required to wear masks if parents choose to opt them out. School boards in six counties are currently challenging the health department's rule.
Florida Teacher Accused Of Making Students Clean Bathroom
(Osceola County, FL) -- An investigation is taking place after a teacher is accused of forcing students to clean a dirty bathroom. Osceola County school officials say they were notified that third grade students were made to clean the bathroom after leaving it dirty. They also say that the Florida Department of Children and Families as well as law enforcement have been notified. The teacher has been reassigned until the investigation is complete.
State Senate 'Ghost' Candidate Agrees To Fine
(Delray Beach, FL) -- A Palm Beach County man will pay a fine for running a ghost campaign for state senate. The Florida Commission on Ethics announced yesterday that Delray Beach's Alex Rodriguez has agreed to pay 20-thousand dollars for running in last year's Senate District 37 race. The 55-year-old admitted he was paid to run as a no-party candidate against Democratic incumbent Jose Javier Rodriguez and Republican Ileana Garcia. While Alex Rodriguez didn't actively campaign, someone spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on mailers supporting his candidacy, and he wound up getting over six thousand votes in a race Jose Javier Rodriguez lost by just 32 votes.
Kangaroo Stolen From KY Farm
(London, KY) -- Authorities are still on the lookout for a baby kangaroo stolen from a Kentucky animal farm. The manager of Hillview Stables says a ten-month-old kangaroo named Scooby Doo was taken from his stable early Sunday evening. Manager Angi Smith says they need to find Scooby because he drinks a special kind of kangaroo milk called Wombaroo milk, and if he isn't fed regularly he won't survive longer than a week. Smith says a 500-dollar reward is being offered for the kangaroo's safe return, with that amount going up to a thousand dollars for his safe return and information that leads to the arrest of whoever made off with Scooby. State troopers have been alerted.
Hundreds Of Toilet Paper Rolls Spill Onto CA Freeway
(San Leandro, CA) -- Some California motorists are scratching their heads after they dealt with traffic issues because of toilet paper. Hundreds of rolls of toilet paper had spilled on a stretch of Interstate 880 in San Leandro. While it did slow traffic, authorities say it did not cause any major backups. Now though, the question still remains of exactly how all the toilet paper ended up covering the roadway.
Felony Charge Against PA Man Over Mountain Dew Payment Dropped
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A Pennsylvania man will no longer spend seven years behind bars for underpaying by less than 50-cents for a Mountain Dew. Joseph Sobolewski received a letter earlier this week notifying him of his dropped charges. However, his bond remains at 50-thousand dollars. Sobolewski was arrested back in August for placing two-dollars on a gas station counter outside Harrisburg, thinking his Mountain Dew only cost a dollar-50. It was actually two-dollars and 43-cents. That less than 50-cent difference was enough for gas station staff to call police. Due to Sobolewski's past record, he was arrested and it was classified as a third-degree felony. Sobolewski says he's grateful, but does feel he wasn't treated fairly due to his past record.
TODAY IN HISTORY
1965, the Gateway Arch was completed in St. Louis, Missouri.
1927, Pan Am launched its first international flight. The trip took passengers from Key West to Havana, Cuba.
1922, WEAF Radio in New York broadcast the first collegiate football game heard coast to coast. The game featured Princeton University and the University of Chicago.
1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in the New York Harbor.