Federal Investigators Mum On Raids
(Undated) -- Federal investigators aren't saying what's behind a series of raids across Florida last week, including one at a military contractor in Orlando Tuesday. The searches were confirmed by the Department of Defense and led by the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Division. The raid in Orlando was carried out at Cole Engineering, a company that provides simulation training to the military.Cole CEO Bob Donahue sent an email to employees that there's no reason to believe any wrongdoing took place. Investigators didn't comment on where else was targeted.
Bear-Related "Stand Your Ground' Measure Becomes Law Of The Land In Florida
(Tallahassee, FL)-- Florida's "Stand Your Ground Against Bears" law goes into effect today. State legislators say the law creates what amounts to a "get-out-of-jail-free card" for those who use deadly force when confronted by Florida's bears. Proponents of the new law say it enables residents and visitors to protect themselves without fear of prosecution. Opponents say the new law will accelerate that extinction of bears in the Sunshine State.
Body Found In Brevard County Lake
(Melbourne, FL)-- A man is dead after his body was found in a lake in Brevard County. The FWC says the body was found yesterday in Lake Washington in Melbourne. Investigators believe he was on an airboat and fell overboard Saturday. He has not been identified.
Audit Faults Security Company At Orange County Correctional Facilities
(Orlando, FL) -- The company hired to provide security at corrections facilities in Orange County is facing criticism after an audit. County comptroller Phil Diamond released the audit last week after reviewing the work of Allied Universal Security Services. The report found the company failed to train guards in adequate time, allowed new employees to work before they completed new hire requirements, didn't perform quarterly screenings and didn't meet staffing requirements at the Juvenile Assessment Center. Diamond tells Spectrum News 13 he hopes these problems will be resolved, and we'll have the best possible safety and security we can have.
Woman Crashes While Fleeing Police
(Tampa, FL) -- A Manatee County woman with a history of drunk driving is facing more charges after a crash in Hillsborough County. FHP says Bradenton's Sahai Flatts was drunk and fleeing from troopers when she hit a tree yesterday morning. A trooper spotted her on I-275 driving without her headlights on at 1:00 a.m., but when the trooper tried to pull her over, she kept going onto SR 589. Flatts allegedly reached a speed of 130 miles an hour and lost control and hit a tree after exiting on Linebaugh Ave. She was taken to the hospital and then placed under arrest. Flatts is charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. The 25-year-old had her license suspended just last month for another DUI arrest.
COVID Summer Surge Has Started
(Undated) -- It looks like a summer wave of COVID is here. Earlier this week, the CDC estimated that COVID-19 infections are "growing or likely growing" in 44 states and territories. With people gathering inside to avoid the heat and traveling for the Fourth of July, cases are expected to go up. But experts are anticipating that the summer wave will stay mild.
Today in History
1979, Sony introduced the Walkman, a portable cassette player.
1971, the 26th amendment was ratified and became a part of the U.S. Constitution.
1847, the first adhesive postage stamps went on sale.
