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Road rage shooting suspect arrested in Homosassa

Road rage shooting suspect arrested in Homosassa

Breaking News, Crime, Gulf Coast News
Homosassa, Florida -- A road rage suspect was arrested and charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, discharging a firearm in public, and criminal mischief. According to officials, on March 5, Tyler Grimison, 31, intentionally swerved into a truck that was travelling in the outside lane on U.S 19 in Homosassa and struck the victim's vehicle. Investigators said that after hitting the victim's vehicle, Grimison pulled out a gun and shot at the victim. The victim then lost control of his vehicle. This article offers free shipping on qualified Face mask products, or buy online and pick up in store today at Medical Department The victim was able to provide a description of Grimison and his Jeep. Additionally, detectives used witness testimony and nearby surveillance video to ...
Body of missing 13-year-old found in woods

Body of missing 13-year-old found in woods

Breaking News, Crime, US News
Florida -- The Orange County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has been found. The teen had been missing since Monday. According to Kissimmee police, her body was found at approximately 4:30p.m in a wooded area near Hickory Tree Road. During a press conference Friday, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, said, "A tip led us to the area. We had different agencies checking different areas for our missing person. We are waiting for the forensics units to do their investigation, to make sure that they secure this crime scene." Orange County Sheriff John Mina, said, "I know as a parent, this is every parent's worst nightmare." The last known person to be seen with Soto was 37-year-old Stephan Sterns. If you are looking for bracelet. There's someth...
Marion County, FL man indicted for murder

Marion County, FL man indicted for murder

Crime, US News, What's Hot
  A Marion County, FL man was arrested February 27 after a grand jury indicted him for first-degree murder.  The suspect, identified as Joseph Edward Horrighs, 38,  was the suspect in the September 21, 2023 shooting of Darius Dunuel Jones. According to reports, in September, authorities responded to a shooting and vehicle crash in the 2500 block of SE 174th Place. Jones suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Browse our partner-sponsored Glasses, with a variety of options to suit every taste and budget, available to buy online During the investigation, detectives learned that Horrighs, accompanied by a witness, was picked up by Jones and driven to a local Walmart. Horrighs, under the influence of methamphetamine, was apparently paranoia over the...
From kayaking  to swimming with the manatees

From kayaking to swimming with the manatees

Business, Gulf Coast News, Lifestyle/Travel
From clear kayak manatee eco tours, and kayak and paddleboard rentals in Crystal River, Florida, to swimming with the manatees, Paddles Outdoor Rentals is the place to go. Swimming with manatees is a bucket list item for many travelers and Paddles provides an amazing eco-friendly swim tour in Crystal River (home of the manatees). Their tour is the only combination tour in Crystal River where you kayak and swim with manatees. They are an eco-friendly company that believes in preserving the safety and education of the manatees. All tours are approximately 2-2.5 hours long with "swimming with the manatee" tours ending February 28. However, no sad faces yet, because Three Sisters Springs tours are booking right now. Paddles are pet friendly with exceptions. Children over the age o...
Mary Poppins is not safe from cancel culture

Mary Poppins is not safe from cancel culture

Entertainment
  Just when you think cancel culture could not get any more ridiculous, the classic hit film Mary Poppins takes a jab from the British Board of Film Classification censors because they say it features "discriminatory language." The BBFC said the film will now be rated PG instead of U for universal. Offering popular women's necklaces such as pendants, chokers and chain necklace. Shop for jewelry in a variety of metals and gemstones to suit any occasion The term in question is "Hottentots." The term is used to describe soot-faced chimney sweeps. The BBFC claims the term could be offensive to blacks and fell short of saying that "Hottentots" could mean the same as "blackface." Spokespersons said the rating is being changed to protect children from the "derogatory term....
Norovirus outbreaks increase in the U.S.

Norovirus outbreaks increase in the U.S.

US News
U.S. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that several U.S. laboratories reported an increase in Norovirus infections. A CDC spokesperson, said, "In the United States, cases of norovirus occur most frequently during late fall, winter, and early spring. There may be variation in the timing of cases between regions and between communities in the same region." Adding, "Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus, which spreads very easily and quickly." The most common symptoms of norovirus are: Diarrhea Vomiting Nausea Stomach pain Other symptoms include: Fever Headache Body aches Symptoms typically present themselves within ...
Wendy’s to experiment with altering prices based on traffic

Wendy’s to experiment with altering prices based on traffic

Business, Gulf Coast News
In a bold move aimed at making the company more money, Wendy’s plans to experiment with altering prices based on how much foot traffic and the time of the day. This new business platform is all based on Wendy's spending $20 million on new digital menus. According to a Wendy's spokesperson, “We are making a significant investment in technology to accelerate our digital business. There will be more flexibility to change the menu more easily and to offer discounts and value offers to our customers through innovations such as digital menu boards, which will roll out in some U.S. restaurants. Adding, "We expect the move to drive traffic by providing value during slower parts of the day." Additionally, Wendy's will begin testing AI-enabled menu changes and suggestive selling. For example, i...
Boston Celtics and Kristaps Porziņģis starting to mesh

Boston Celtics and Kristaps Porziņģis starting to mesh

Sports
Kristaps Porziņģis, a Latvian professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, stands at 7 ft 2 in tall and plays both the power forward and center positions. It took some getting used to, but seems the Boston Celtic team has warmed up to playing with Porziņģis. Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla, told reporters that the team is finally starting to realize that Porziņģis can make things easier for the team as a whole. Accordingly, other teams are also taking notice. If they have not noticed, they certainly will when the Celtics take part in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is here

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is here

Technology
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has arrived and it is full of upgrades, including being powered by Galaxy AI. Corning® Gorilla® Armor helps protect your screen from scratches to keep your device looking new. A new, sturdy shield of titanium was built right into the frame. The phone is so versatile, that it has become the official smartphone action camera for Red Bull Magnitude, a first-of-its-kind female surfing competition. The phone also features a 200-megapixel camera. Get 2x, 3x, 5x, and even 10x close-ups with optical or optical-quality zoom. The new Tele OIS is wider than before, for stabilized shots with less blur. With 1.6x larger pixels and a wider Tele OIS, Space Zoom makes even distant, low-light subjects stunning in both photos and videos. With AI technology ...