1 Toddler Dead; 2 Adults In Critical Condition In Shooting In Melbourne
(Melbourne, FL) --A representative with Melbourne Police says a toddler is dead and two adults are in critical condition after being shot. The toddler was pronounced dead on scene and the adults were transported to the hospital after last Friday's shooting in the 900 block of Poplar Lane. To submit tips call police or to remain anonymous call Crimeline.
Man Shot By Police In Volusia County
(Port Orange, FL) -- A man is injured after he was shot by a police officer in Volusia County. It happened yesterday afternoon in Port Orange. Port Orange Police say a man acting suicidal was shot and taken to the hospital. There's no word on his condition. No officers were hurt. The FDLE is investigating.
Protests Continue Over Removal Of Pulse Crosswalk
(Orlando, FL) --Orlando's mayor is being asked to show where he stands when it comes to the removal of street art. Protests were held again yesterday by those who oppose the state's decision to remove a crosswalk dedicated to the victims of the Pulse shooting. They have been using chalk to draw their own rainbows and messages of support for the LGBTQ community. Organizer Chris Blem says the protesters will rally at city hall today. He tells the Orlando Sentinel he wants Mayor Buddy Dyer and other politicians to join them and get their hands dirty.
Protest Held In St. Pete Over Crosswalks
(St. Petersburg, FL) -- Those who support street art in St. Petersburg want to spread a message of joy. That's what one woman said yesterday at a protest against the state's removal of all pavement art. While they're upset about losing the artwork, organizers wanted yesterday to feel more like a celebration. Tamara Leigh says joy is the one thing the state can't erase, pave over or take away. She and others drew rainbow symbols and pro-LGBTQ messages on the sidewalk on Central Ave. While the rain will wash those chalk messages away, one man tells the Tampa Bay Times they'll just keep making more.
Miami Police Officer Arrested
(Miami, FL) --A Miami Police officer finds herself on the wrong side of the law. Stephany Canizares was arrested Friday for aggravated assault with a firearm. The MPD says she was arguing with her boyfriend outside their home in Cutler Bay when she fired her gun. No one was hurt. Canizares is now suspended with pay pending an investigation.
Powerball Jackpot Now Worth $1.3B
(Undated) --Monday's Powerball drawing has come and gone, with no winner still of the one-point-one billion dollar jackpot. Matching all the right numbers in the next drawing on Wednesday and taking the cash option could make one lucky winner - or winners - almost 600-million dollars richer. The estimated jackpot is now one-point-three billion dollars.
Today in History
1995, the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Fame opened its doors in Cleveland, Ohio.
1944, United States Navy Pilot and future President, George H. W. Bush, was shot down by the Japanese following a bombing run on the Bonin Islands. His two crew members on the run were killed. Bush was rescued by a United States submarine.
1789, the United States Treasury Department was organized by an act of Congress. The first Secretary of Treasury was Alexander Hamilton.