Trump Gifted Handcuffs Used To Arrest Suspect In Golf Course Incident
(Mar-a-Lago, FL) -- Former President Donald Trump will always remember the law enforcement officers who helped protect him following another assassination attempted over the weekend. Members of the Martin County Sheriff's Office shook hands with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate yesterday, where they also gifted him the handcuffs used to arrest Ryan Routh. The cuffs were even signed by the deputies. Routh is accused of bringing a rifle to the Palm Beach County golf course where Trump was playing on Sunday. The suspect was eventually arrested on I-95 by Martin County deputies. The state of Florida is conducting its own investigation into what happened.
Volusia County Teens Arrested For School Shooting Threat
(DeLand, FL) -- Two teenagers' idea of a joke has them facing charges in Volusia County. Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced yesterday a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested for threatening a school shooting at Taylor High School in Pierson. The alleged threat was made on Snapchat, and Chitwood says they posted it right after their school played a message about how serious his office takes these so-called jokes. Chitwood wrote on X that parents need to talk to their kids and help them understand these jokes are just about the dumbest way to find yourself locked up with a felony.
OCSO Releases Video Of Interview With Jennifer Soto
(Orlando, FL) -- Video of an interview with Jennifer Soto shows Orange County deputies doubted her story. The sheriff's office released video this week of investigators talking to Madeline Soto's mother. Thirteen-year-old Madeline was found dead six months ago in Osceola County, and Jennifer's boyfriend, Stephen Sterns, is accused of sexually abusing and killing the girl. In the interview, Jennifer says she didn't know Sterns was sexually abusing Madeline, but the detective interviewing her told her he didn't buy it. He also wrote in a report that Jennifer's emotions in the interview appeared fake.
Brevard County Welcomes FWC Help Removing Derelict Boats
(Titusville, FL)-- Brevard County is glad to be getting help removing abandoned boats. A county official says they have removed about 85 derelict boats since 2023. It's expensive, but the FWC announced yesterday it has approved block grant funding to help cover the costs. The FWC says this means busy governments will no longer have to wait to apply in advance for each vessel removal project. Brevard County Communications Director Don Walker says anything that'll move the removal process along and cut some red tape is going to really help. He also tells Channel 9 the county has 24 boats in need of removal, and work could start next month.
Police Searching For Duo That Stole And Crashed Subway Train
(Queens, NY) -- Police in New York City are releasing surveillance video of two people who stole a subway train and took it on a joyride. It happened at the Briarwood station in Queens just after midnight last Thursday. Cops say a man a woman, caught on camera, stole the train and after a very brief joyride, crashed it. They're hoping the video will help track them down.
Today in History
1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was denied access to Disneyland during his visit to California for security reasons.
1881, President James Garfield died of wounds inflicted by an assassin.
1876, Melville Bissell patented the carpet sweeper.