Prosecutors allege that mob hitman turned councilman in New Jersey has returned to crime
John Alite was arrested on Friday in New Jersey, where he was sworn in early last year as a councilman in the borough of Englishtown.
A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other…
UF Board of Trustees appoints Stuart Bell as interim president
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Stuart Bell as interim president Monday, but not without criticizing the delay of the confirmation process.
Travel agent must repay nearly $650K stolen from Florida students in study abroad scam
A Massachusetts travel agent who stole over half a million dollars from Florida students hoping to study abroad must now return the money as part of a plea deal with…
Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces algae blooms and peeling liners after a $14 million renovation, triggering federal patrols and arrests.
Judge rejects former Lake cop’s request for DNA hearing in death row case
A Lake County judge on Monday rejected a request by death row inmate James Duckett to hold a court hearing on recent DNA test results from his decades-old murder case.
Nebraska quarantine ends for last of hantavirus ship passengers, including Florida woman
Eight Americans have left a Nebraska quarantine unit after 42 days following a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak that killed three people.
Alligator attacks, injures Rainbow River snorkeler
A 19-year-old was attacked by an alligator on Sunday and left with serious injuries at the tourist destination known for tubing and snorkeling.
Lake County church leader arrested for video voyeurism, sheriff says
Lake deputies say Charles Barton Lucas, 59, who is listed as an “overseer” on the website of Heritage Community Church in Fruitland Park, was arrested for five counts of video…
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.