Good Trouble Protest Held In Orlando
(Orlando, FL) --Protest is as American as apple pie. That's what Orlando Democratic State Rep. Anna Eskamani said yesterday at a rally at Orlando City Hall. It was one of the Good Trouble Lives On civil rights protests held around the country. About a hundred people attended the one in Orlando. Protesters are upset with President Trump's policies, especially illegal immigration. Eskamani says the protest shows a unified opposition to what's happening in this country. A Dr. Phillips resident tells the Orlando Sentinel if you don't speak out, you get what you get.
Illegal Alien Found In Orlando Is Homicide Suspect
(Orlando, FL) -- An illegal immigrant found in Orlando is wanted for homicide. The FDLE announced yesterday a husband and wife illegally in the country from Brazil were arrested. Lafaiett Pereira was wanted by INTERPOL for homicide. His wife, Marcia De Oliveira, was allegedly running an unlawful business. The FDLE says they entered the US on nonimmigrant visas and violated the visa's conditions. Both are subject to deportation.
Miami Commissioner Loses Attempt To Overturn Judgment
(Miami, FL) -- A Miami official's attempt to avoid paying millions of dollars in a legal case is facing a setback. A federal appeals court yesterday refused to overturn a judgment against City Commissioner Joe Carollo. He was ordered two years ago to pay over 63-million dollars to two businessmen in Little Haiti. The owners of the Ball and Chain sued Carollo for retaliating against them for supporting a political opponent. This was Carollo's second attempt to get the judgment lowered or wiped out completely. A lawyer for the businessmen tells the Miami Herald this is a win for every resident and business owner who believes in fairness, democracy and the First Amendment.
Man Critical After Being Sucked Into MRI Machine
(Westbury, NY)-- A man is in critical condition after getting pulled into an MRI machine on New York's Long Island. Police say the man went into the MRI room at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury Wednesday afternoon without permission. He had a large metal chain around his neck, causing him to be sucked into the machine. He then suffered a medical episode and was taken to a hospital.
Fan Pays Paul Simon $20 To Play Kodachrome
(Los Angeles, CA)-- Think of Paul Simon as your own live, personal jukebox. During a show this week at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, a fan shouted "Play 'Kodachrome'!" Simon replied he doesn't do requests..."unless you've got 20 bucks." Whether Simon was kidding or not, the fan gave him a 20-dollar-bill and the multi-time Grammy winner played the fan's request. Simon's "A Quiet Celebration" tour is his first full tour since revealing his severe hearing loss in 2023.
Today in History
1994, Crayola announced their introduction of scented crayons.
1936, the first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was completed.
1927, Detroit Tigers baseball player Ty Cobb recorded his four-thousandth career hit. He became the first player to reach the mark.