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Mick's Morning News- Friday

South Florida Pool Company Owner Sentenced For Fraud

(Palm Springs, FL)-- A South Florida pool company owner will spend nearly two decades in prison after defrauding nearly one-hundred residents. Attorney General Ashley Moody says Ricardo Duerto was sentenced yesterday after he stole one-million dollars from victims. Moody says the owner of Villa Pavers and Pools ripped off residents in at least a dozen counties by collecting their deposits and never finishing their pools, like he promised. Three other people are facing similar charges in connection to the scheme based out of Palm Beach County.

Melbourne Seeks Ways To Reduce Noise Of Brightline Trains

(Melbourne, FL)-- A city in Brevard County is looking at ways to reduce the noise caused by Brightline trains. Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey says the train horns are so loud and so frequent that it's a quality of life issue. Residents want something done, so Alfrey says the city will apply for federal grants that could pay for new gates at crossing sites. That could then allow the city to ask federal railroad officials to declare a quiet zone designation for the city. Alfrey tells Channel 9 he has heard from a number of residents who want the quiet zone designation. 

Four Indicted For Overdose Death Of USF Student

(Tampa, FL) -- Four people are facing charges for the death of a University of South Florida student. The Justice Department announced yesterday that four men from Tampa have been indicted for the overdose death of Patrick Connolly. The 18-year-old died four months ago after taking fentanyl the suspects allegedly sold him. Prosecutors say Connolly thought he was buying Percocet. The suspects are charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death. Each could get life in prison.        

Clearwater Police Officer Arrested

(Clearwater, FL)-- A police officer in Pinellas County is accused of stealing from the city he works for. Clearwater Police announced yesterday that Officer Scott Penna was arrested for felony scheme to defraud, pension fraud and grand theft. The 35-year-old allegedly lied about an injury to collect almost 12-thousand dollars in benefits from the city. The city say he was required to return to light duty following surgery for an on-duty incident last year, but he stayed home and received workman's comp instead. A private investigator, though, kept an eye on Penna and concluded there were no visible indications of pain or injury limitation. Police Chief Eric Gandy says Penna's behavior was inconsistent with his alleged disability and limitations, and his actions were an affront to officers who might truly need a disability pension. Penna has been with the CPD for over a decade.

Hialeah Councilwoman Charged With Health Care Fraud

(Hialeah, FL) -- An elected official in Miami-Dade County is facing criminal charges. Hialeah City Councilwoman Angelica Pacheco turned herself in to the FBI yesterday. The 37-year-old is charged with health care fraud. Investigators say she billed insurance companies for almost 20-million dollars in phony claims from her business, Florida Life Recovery and Rehabilitation. She says she's innocent, and she also says the mayor is behind this. According to a statement from Pacheco's office, this is part of the mayor's plan to get rid of her.       

CA State Fair To Have Lounge For Smoking Pot

(Sacramento, CA)  -- The California State Fair is lighting up for its 170th anniversary. For the first time ever, people will be allowed to legally smoke pot. A cannabis company with 15 dispensaries will have a 30-thousand square foot lounge for those 21 and older to try products from across the state. They can also buy marijuana on site using a virtual shopping basket. This expands on the educational cannabis exhibit and awards competition over the past two years. The fair will run for 17 days in Sacramento. It started June 12th.

Today in History

1989, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled burning the American flag as a form of political protest is protected by the First Amendment.

1982, a Washington D.C. jury found John Hinckley Jr. innocent by reason of insanity in the assassination attempt on President Reagan and the shootings of three other men. 

1879, F-W Woolworth opened "Woolworth's Great Five Cent Store" in Pennsylvania. He would later become one of the richest men in the world.


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