Senate prez: If ousted GOP chairman is not guilty, pay the guy

TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Tuesday that if ousted Florida Republican Chairman Jim Greer is found not guilty of money laundering and fraud, he should get the $124,000 in severance party leaders negotiated before he stepping down last year. Haridopolos, R-Merritt Read More

FloriDUH: Man back in jail hours after being released

Trevor Benson, 20, only enjoyed 14-hours of freedom between his jail stints, reports Will Greenlee in his Off the Beat blog for TCPalm.com in Stuart. The Nokomis man landed back inside The Big House in Martin County after investigators saw him urinating at the front entrance parking lot of the Read More

Officer shoots suspect in home invasion

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a PBSO deputy shot and killed one suspect, apprehended a second suspect and are now looking for a third suspect after a reported home invasion in Royal Palm Beach.

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Air show honors veterans and soldiers

The spins and spectacular aviation of the Stuart Air Show were on display once again Saturday. Pilots from all over put on the show, but inside the show were tributes.  

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Mulberry man shot, robbed Friday night

Investigators with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are on the lookout for a pair of armed robbery suspects. One of the men shot Victor Hernandez in the back during a scuffle in the 3400 block of Kelly Court just west of Mulberry. His 30-year-old brother, Hector, was pistol whipped by one of Read More

Friday Morning Reads: Congress taking up veterans’ job bill

TALLAHASSEE — Happy Friday and Happy Veterans’ Day. Hope those of you with the day off are enjoying the day. For those at the office, here are the top five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel writes that public universities may look at lower tuition Read More

Man to cop: I’m just a crackhead with a problem

Tarell Bernard Sheppard, 44, was busted after he tried to sell drugs to an undercover officer in Fort Walton Beach. His reaction to the bust was classic. He reportedly asked the officer, “Why are you messing with me? I’m just a crackhead with a problem.” Photo: Okaloosa County Read More

Cops: Woman hid crack cocaine in vagina

21-year-old Jessica Renea Keith, of Hudson, was pulled over after a license plate check turned up her vehicle as stolen, reports WTSP News-10 in Tampa Bay. Then more bad luck: A subsequent search of the car revealed a substance inside that tested positive for crack cocaine. Then, during a body Read More