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New Florida law will link suspects who avoided justice for decades to their crimes
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Andy Carrillo is 45, a sex offender, and now, thanks to his DNA, in prison for the rest of his life. "He got angry with her, started arguing, smashed a beer bottle over her head, pulled over on the side of the road," said Hernando Co. Det. George Loydgren.
K-9 assists in arrest of driver with felony amount of marijuana
A K-9 unit assisted in the arrest of a driver with a felony amount of marijuana. Tyler Vincent Saunders, 23, of Summerfield, was driving a gold Chevy utility vehicle at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lake Panasoffkee when he was pulled over for an obscured license plate, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Realtor arrested on DUI charge after hitting parked car at Brownwood
A realtor was arrested on a drunk driving charge after hitting a parked car at Brownwood. Joanna Elizabeth Oswalt, 55, of Lake Panasoffkee, was “unresponsive” and “unable to stand” when she was found at the wheel of a Toyota pickup which struck the rear end of a parked Jeep at about 11 p.m. Friday in the parking lot across from Cody’s Original Roadhouse, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. The witness who initially found Oswalt and dialed 911 told police that she “seemed to be unaware that the crash had even occurred.” The witness added that Oswalt was unable to stand and “laid on the ground in the parking lot.”
See an Underwater Mermaid Show at Weeki Wachee Springs
Known for its iconic mermaid show and deep underwater caves, Weeki Wachee Springs is undoubtedly one of the Sunshine State’s most famous attractions. A symbol to the retro age of tourism, the springs feature a large underwater theater, boat tours, and even trails that wind through the landscape of the park. From the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark to classic photo op stations, this state park welcomes visitors to uncover decades of fun and history in a magical experience.
Time to GET DOWN at Sunshine Get Down
Sunshine Get Down makes its second appearance at Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville May 16-18 with a great lineup of talent from across the Sunshine State and well beyond — 25 bands and performers, artists at large, MCs, Gulf Coast Harm Reduction, a tie-dye workshop, yoga flow, children’s activities, artists painting, craft and food vendors, and STILL more!
Indiana man arrested after suspicious behavior at apartment complex
A man wanted on an Indiana warrant was arrested after suspicious behavior at an apartment complex. An officer was dispatched shortly before midnight Saturday to the PepperTree Apartments to investigate a report of a “male subject circling the apartment complex area and throwing up,” according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Wildwood’s expanding wastewater system has stinking problem
Wildwood’s expanding wastewater system has a stinking problem. Utilities Superintendent Jason Martin told commissioners at a special meeting Monday that wastewater takes so long to get to the treatment plant that it produces odorous gases that smell and degrade manhole covers and other equipment. The system extends 8.7 miles...
Manatee released back into the wild in Citrus County
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A manatee was released into the wild with the help of Florida's First Lady and her daughter. Toast the manatee was rescued at Kings Bay near Three Sisters Springs in January after suffering from a natural buoyancy problem. Toast was taken to SeaWorld Orlando's rescue...
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