Police Kill Armed Man In Brevard County
(Palm Bay, FL)-- A man is dead after he was shot by police in Brevard County. It happened yesterday in Palm Bay outside a home on Tucson Road Southwest. Police were called to the home after a woman reported an armed man named Michael Dishong was threatening her and others. The SWAT team was called when Dishong barricaded himself in the backyard with a rifle and a handgun. Police say shots were fired when Dishong refused to follow orders, and the 46-year-old died at the scene. The officers involved are now on paid leave, and the FDLE is investigating.
Permitless Gun Carry Bill Moves Forward
(Tallahassee, FL)-- A bill that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without a permit is moving forward. A House panel backed the proposal a day after a Senate committee approved a similar measure. The measure would not require residents to have a state permit, background screening or required training in order to carry a gun. It also addresses school safety by allowing select employees to be armed in private schools and calls for firearm-detection dogs at schools. Following yesterday’s vote, the bill is ready to go before the full House when the legislative session begins in early March.
Lawmakers Filed Bill Making It Easier To Sue Social Media Companies
(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida lawmakers want to make it easier for people to sue social media companies for defamation. Republican Representative Alex Andrade filed the bill this week. The proposed legislation would also make it easier for publishers. It comes weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion about the topic. During the discussion, DeSantis said the state did not have adequate protection from defamation or libelous speech from news companies.
College Students Protest To Support DEI Training
(Jacksonville, FL) -- Students in Northeast Florida are protesting in support of diversity training at state colleges and universities. Groups from multiple institutions met earlier today at the University of North Florida to push back against Governor Ron DeSantis' plan to block state funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs on campuses. The governor has requested information about the resources schools use for DEI services. So far, state lawmakers have not introduced legislation that would impact current initiatives.
Man Declared Dead Returns Home From Hospital
(Clearwater, FL)-- A Pinellas County man feels pretty good for a guy who was pronounced dead a week ago. Clearwater's Thomas Maxwell returned home from the hospital yesterday. Last week, he went into cardiac arrest and paramedics declared he was dead. After they left, though, a deputy noticed Maxwell was breathing and called for help. These medics confirmed Maxwell was still alive, and he was taken to the hospital. Maxwell's daughter tells Fox 13 News if it wasn't for that deputy, her dad may have woken up in the morgue or suffered a slow and painful death.
NJ Theater Shows Movies For Parents, Babies & Toddlers
(Montclair, NJ)-- A New Jersey movie theater's motto is "BYOB-Bring Your Own Baby. "The Claridge in Montclair is promoting its matinee for parents, babies, toddlers and young kids. NJ-dot-com says it's a way for parents to enjoy some precious time rather than trying to secure a babysitter. Children under five are admitted for free at the baby-friendly matinees that start at 10 a.m. The nonprofit that runs the movie theater brought back the idea after revamping the theater in 2021.
TODAY IN HISTORY
2022, US Women soccer players settle their lawsuit with US soccer federation for $24 million and a promise to equalize pay.
1991, President Bush and U.S. Gulf War allies gave Iraq 24 hours to begin withdrawing from Kuwait, or face a final all-out attack.
1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the heavily-favored Soviets, four-to-three, in what became known as "The Miracle On Ice." The U.S. squad went on to win the gold medal a few days later.
1935, it became illegal for airplanes to fly over the White House.
1889, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as U.S. States.
1879, Frank Woolworth opened his first five and dime Woolworth store in Utica, New York.