“Wrongfully accused,” says attorney for Sievers murder suspect

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The attorney for one of two Missouri men accused of killing Dr. Teresa Sievers says his client was “wrongfully accused.” Wayne Wright is currently being held in the Jefferson County jail on no bond. Lee County deputies arrested him last week on second degree murder charges. Wright is the childhood friend of Teresa Sievers’ […]

Trump signs pledge to back GOP’s 2016 presidential nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) – Presidential candidate Donald Trump ruled out the prospect of a third-party White House bid Thursday and vowed to support the Republican Party’s nominee – whoever it may be. The billionaire businessman announced his decision in a raucous news conference at Trump Tower, the gold-hued skyscraper in midtown Manhattan where he launched his […]

Federal Sony data breach lawsuit settled, lawyer says

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former Sony Pictures Entertainment employees whose personal information was posted online last year after a massive data breach have reached a settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit, their attorneys said Wednesday. The settlement was announced in a filing in a federal lawsuit that was seeking class-action status on behalf of […]

Florida QB Treon Harris to start season opener

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida has its quarterback for the season opener, just not the season. Coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that sophomore Treon Harris will start against New Mexico State on Saturday night. Redshirt freshman Will Grier also will see playing time. “I wouldn’t read that much into it,” McElwain said following practice. “This […]

5 Rutgers football players suspended amid criminal charges

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) – Five Rutgers football players have been suspended after one was charged in two home invasions and four others were charged with assaulting a group of people in New Brunswick in April. The charges Thursday are the latest blow to a program whose head coach is embroiled in an academic investigation. […]

East Naples man facing arson charge after trailer explodes

EAST NAPLES, Fla.- An East Naples man is now facing an arson charge after his trailer exploded setting him on fire. Deputies say Wayne Miller told them he was smoking crack cocaine in his work trailer when it exploded. The explosion rocked a community leaving one man and his trailer on fire. It happened off […]

Prosecutors: Church shooting suspect to face death penalty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The man accused of killing nine churchgoers during a Bible study will face the death penalty, according to court documents filed Thursday. The documents said prosecutors would pursue the death penalty against Dylann Roof, 21, because more than two people were killed, and that others’ lives were put at risk. Prosecutors […]

9/11 recovery workers: Congress must renew health programs

NEW YORK (AP) – Dozens of 9/11 rescue and recovery workers gathered at the World Trade Center site on Thursday to demand that Congress extend programs offering money and free health care to people exposed to toxic dust after the terror attacks. Since 2011, federal programs have offered substantial aid to people with illnesses potentially […]

Labor Day drivers to enjoy lowest gasoline prices since 2004

NEW YORK (AP) – It has been more than a decade since U.S. drivers paid so little to fuel up for that last road trip of summer. The national average price of gasoline this Labor Day weekend will be its lowest at this time of year since 2004, a result of low oil prices and […]

Victim says deputy stalked her while on duty

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired and is under arrest, accused of misconduct and lying under oath. Investigators say 31-year-old Eric Ireland used police data bases and his position to prey on women. The sheriff’s office confirms there are two alleged victims. One of the victims, who Ireland admits to having sexual relations with, claims Ireland […]