Public defender punched by inmate in Broward Courthouse
A public defender was transported to the hospital after she was punched by an inmate at the Broward County Courthouse. Veteran defender Julie Chase wasRead More
New Jersey governor to sign bill allowing medically assisted suicide
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he will sign legislation allowing terminally ill patients to seek life-ending medication. New JerseyRead More
Bill creating hemp as Florida crop OK’d by Senate panel
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A measure that could give Florida farmers the option of growing hemp as a crop for industrial uses won unanimous approvalRead More
50 years for Florida man who raped neighbor, then offered yard work to make up for it
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 20-year-old convicted of raping his neighbor and then offering to do work around her house to make itRead More
Show dog missing for 3 days found outside Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (WSVN) — A show dog that went missing moments before a flight home to the Netherlands has been found just outside the Atlanta airport.Read More
New York county bans unvaccinated minors in public as measles spreads
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A county in New York City’s northern suburbs is banning unvaccinated minors from public places to fight a measles outbreak thatRead More
More aging Americans are using pot to soothe what ails them
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gatesRead More
Italy: Infant dies after parents circumcise him at home
ROME (AP) — An infant boy in Italy has died as the result of a circumcision performed by his parents at home, according to ItalianRead More
FWC reminds public not to feed pelicans, wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding the public of the dangers of feeding pelicans and other wildlife. The FWC posted pictures toRead More
Backlash, questions follow dismissal of Jussie Smollett case
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors still insist Jussie Smollett faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his actingRead More