Amanda Kondrat’yev, the woman who threw a drink on Florida Representative Matt Gaetz and pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. congressman in June, was sentenced to 15 days in federal prison Monday, Newsweek reports. Gaetz was present at the sentencing and requested that Kondrat’yev receive jail time to prevent others from showing up to his events to cause him or ...
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Melania Trump wears VERY casual outift with baseball cap to join Donald Trump in Florida
MELANIA TRUMP and Donald Trump made a trip out together in Florida today, and the President and First Lady both kept their style casual for the visit. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Tropical Storm Philippe path update LIVE: Philippe on track to BATTER Florida and New York
TROPICAL storm Philippe is currently on path to hit Florida and New York and could strengthen to Hurricane strength. Here is the latest Storm Philippe forecast and live updates from the NOAA, NHC, Weather Channel and more. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »University of Florida, police brace for speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer
Hundreds of police will be deployed at the University of Florida today as thousands are poised to protest a speech by an avowed white nationalist. The event prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency. CBC | World News
Read More »Newborn Baby Found Under Paper Towels In Florida Hospital Trash Can: Mother Facing Child Abuse Charges
On October 5, a Florida doctor reportedly made an unthinkable discovery: a newborn baby girl stuffed into a trash can and covered with paper towels. What’s worse? The infant’s mother stands accused of putting the baby there, and leaving her for dead. As the Sun-Sentinel reports, the horrific situation began after 25-year-old Rubi Ramirez of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was taken ...
Read More »Puerto Rico devastation sees tens of thousands escape to Florida, other states
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans have left for the U.S. mainland to escape the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. With conditions back home still grim — about 85 per cent of residents still lack electricity and 40 per cent are without running water — many are scrambling to build new lives away from the island. CBC | World News
Read More »Florida Mom Allegedly Leaves Toddler In Hot Car During Jail Visit
A Florida woman allegedly left her daughter in a hot car yesterday while she was visiting an inmate at the Orange County Jail in Orlando. The child, who reportedly was sitting in the car alone outside the jail for about 20 minutes, is described as being either two- or three-years-old per various media accounts. During this ordeal, the Orlando temperature ...
Read More »2 more deaths confirmed at Florida nursing home that lost AC during Hurricane Irma
Another woman who lived at a Florida nursing home that lost air conditioning during Hurricane Irma has died, bringing to 14 the number of fatalities linked to the home. CBC | World News
Read More »Rising river threatens Florida residents in Irma’s wake
Officials went door-to-door Saturday warning residents who live near the Withlacoochee River north of Tampa Bay, Fla., of the potential for record-high water levels and flooding in the coming days. CBC | World News
Read More »Florida switches from search and rescue to ‘long recovery’ after Irma
More than 80 per cent of Floridians have had their power restored after Hurricane Irma roared through the state, but state emergency managers reported Friday that 1.92 million homes and businesses still don’t have electricity. CBC | World News
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