DeSantis Gives More Immigration Enforcement Power To State Agencies
(Tallahassee, FL) --Florida agencies are getting more power to enforce immigration laws. Governor Ron DeSantis signed three agreements while in Tallahassee yesterday. One of the measures will allow the FDLE, wildlife officials, state guardsmen, and the Department of Agriculture to interrogate any person believed to be living in the country illegally. DeSantis says the effort will allow state agencies to work seamlessly with federal immigration authorities. About 250-million dollars in grants have been set aside for local law enforcement across the state to assist government entities with their new duties.
Police Chief Named To New Immigration Board
(Tallahassee, FL)-- Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday appointed Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway to the State Immigration Enforcement Council. The council is an advisory board for the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet are the board's members. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke [[GHER-kee]] and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd were named to the council earlier this week.
Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Brevard County
(Titusville, FL)-- A man is in custody after a high-speed chase in Brevard County. The sheriff's office announced yesterday Taparree Shelton was arrested Monday night. He was allegedly driving about a hundred miles an hour in Merritt Island when deputies tried pulling him over. He refused to stop, though, and kept going until he reached Kennedy Space Center where stop sticks were successfully deployed. After Shelton surrendered, deputies say they found cocaine in his car. He's charged with fleeing and eluding, cocaine possession and reckless driving.
Pinellas County Student Arrested For Threatening Mass Shooting
(Seminole, FL)-- A Pinellas County boy is accused of threatening a school shooting. The sheriff's office announced yesterday 11-year-old Josiah Tardif was arrested Tuesday. The Seminole Middle School student is charged with Written Threats to Kill or Conduct a Mass Shooting. Deputies say Tardif sent several photos to a classmate holding handguns and threatening to shoot or kill several students at the school. In one message, he allegedly wrote "I'm going to kill him. All of them."
Seven Chilean Men Arrested In Break-Ins Targeting Pro Athletes
(Tampa, FL) -- Federal authorities have busted what they say is a criminal ring breaking into the homes of prominent pro athletes. The U.S. Attorney's Office says the seven men from Chile were members of a South American group that burglarized homes of NFL and NBA stars in Kansas City, Tampa, Memphis and Cincinnati from October through December. An unsealed indictment says the suspects stole more than two million dollars’ worth of valuables. Each suspect faces up to ten years in prison if convicted.
California First State To Recognize A Cryptid
(Ukiah, CA) -- California is on the verge of becoming the first state to officially recognize a cryptid, a mysterious creature with little evidence of existence. Assemblymember Chris Rogers has introduced a bill, AB 666, to make Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, the state's official cryptid. While Rogers' Northern district is known for Bigfoot sightings, many believe that Oregon is the true home of the legendary creature.
Today in History
1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth.
1944, the "Batman and Robin" comic strip appeared in newspapers for the first time.
1872, The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City.
1792, President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act.