Feds say 3 Georgia inmates used cellphones to run drug ring

ATLANTA (AP) – For the third time in four months, federal prosecutors have accused Georgia inmates of using contraband cellphones to run criminal operations from their prison cells. An indictment unsealed Tuesday accuses 17 people of participating in a drug trafficking ring that distributed significant quantities of crystal methamphetamine in metro Atlanta and elsewhere. Georgia […]

Head of Venezuela’s new opposition congress ready to fight

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Leaning back in the mahogany chair that belonged to his imposing socialist predecessor, new congress boss Henry Ramos doesn’t seem worried about being branded an out-of-touch conservative intent on burying the memory of late President Hugo Chavez and ousting his successor. On the contrary, he’s ready for a fight. “If you […]

Florida’s orange crop remains unchanged, grapefruit drops

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s orange crop remains unchanged from last month, but the state’s grapefruit crop declined slightly. Federal agricultural officials said Tuesday that Florida is forecast to produce 69 million boxes this growing season, a figure unchanged from December. The grapefruit estimate, though, dropped to 10.8 million boxes from 11.5 million boxes in […]

Men suspected of breaking in to multiple Lehigh Acres homes

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- Two men caught on surveillance video breaking into a Lehigh Acres home last week, are also suspected in a second break-in on Monday, authorities said. The first burglary took place on January 7 on Brazos Street E., after the homeowner left for work. Surveillance cameras inside the home captured images of the two suspects climbing through […]

Mr. Food: Roasted winter veggies

What You’ll Need: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups pre-cut butternut squash 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 8 ounces Brussels sprouts, cut in half 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks What To Do: Preheat oven to 400 […]

With Rams returning to LA, challenges abound for 3 NFL teams

HOUSTON (AP) – The Rams belong to Los Angeles once again. The Chargers might be headed there, as well. What about the Raiders? Who knows at this point. What is certain is that all three franchises face serious challenges over the next few years now that the NFL has approved the relocation of the Rams […]

Florida Lottery warns about online Powerball scam

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Lottery is warning Powerball players about an online scam. The Lottery sent out a news release Tuesday saying a website calling itself USA POWERBALL Syndicate is offering shares of tickets that are purchased as a group with the winnings paid out equally for every share. The Lottery said Powerball […]

Police: Man who sent selfie to replace mugshot is arrested

LIMA, Ohio (AP) – A man Ohio police say sent them a selfie because he didn’t like the mugshot they were using has been arrested in Florida. Lima (LY’-muh), Ohio, police say Donald “Chip” Pugh was arrested Tuesday in Century, Florida, and is being held on another warrant out of Georgia. Police in Ohio say […]

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Widow sues Florida theater employee, company over shooting death

DADE CITY, Fla. (AP) – The widow of a Florida man shot and killed during an argument over texting during movie previews has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the theater, its developer and one of its employees. Nicole Oulson seeks more than $15,000 and a jury trial. According to the lawsuit filed in Pinellas-Pasco […]