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Mariano Gomez Ajtum, of Orlando, was ticketed for improper backing and driving without a valid license after the incident, which occurred just before 12:30 p.m. on Monday at the restaurant at 7419 International Drive and was captured on a surveillance camera, WFTV reported. The only vehicle involved in the crash was a 2013 Dodge pickup, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said in a release shared with Newsweek. In a series of tweets, Orange County Fire Rescue confirmed there were no injuries in the collision....

According to the DeLand police department in Florida, a robber approached the Florida Credit Union in DeLand on February 2. The robber was assumed to be a man due to their voice, and they approached the teller armed with a hammer, disguising their face with a Sonic the Hedgehog mask. After demanding money from the bank teller, another bank employee from the Florida Credit Union confronted the Sonic bandit, which led to a swift exit from the robber before police could arrive on the scene....

The Flames’ president was asked at the Global Business Forum how he would have handled the Ray Rice scandal. “The notion that ‘I get paid to fight on a hockey rink so that same level of violence is acceptable on the street or in my home,’” Burke said. “And if a player can’t separate them, then the player doesn’t deserve to earn professional-athlete wages.” A recent video showing Rice, a star NFL running back, assaulting his then-fiancee has started a debate over how pro sports leagues ought to deal with an athlete’s violent behavior outside the game....

The worst flooding in more than a century in the Columbia has caused all sorts of problems. At least six people have died. MORE: Week 6 SN SEC Power Rankings | Cases for/against being No. 1 team The game is scheduled to be played at noon ET Saturday and Tanner said the plan is to keep it that way, but alternatives are being discussed. South Carolina has contacted the NFL’s Panthers about possibly moving the game to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reported....

In case you didn’t know… Over the past few days, we have been witness to one of the worst natural calamities to hit the state. Numerous people have lost their loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods. The heart of the matter All over the football world, there have been cries of support over the state of Kerala. The South Indian state was a victim of floods and landslides, resulting in huge physiological damage....

Warner Bros.’ Don’t Worry Darling seemed like a typical, high-concept film. It excited fans to hear that Pugh would star in the film and intrigued many when they learned that Harry Styles had been cast opposite Pugh as her love interest. As the film’s production cycle went on, however, things became messier and messier. Wilde’s personal life became a focal point rather than the film itself, as she began to date star Harry Styles and began a lengthy custody battle with her ex Jason Sudeikis, which infamously culminated in Wilde being served custody papers on stage at CinemaCon....

The law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in April will replace the previous legislation restricting the right to abortion until 24 weeks of pregnancy. The 15-week ban, which will go into effect on July 1, does not make exceptions for cases of incest or rape, and only allows abortions in case the life of the pregnant person is in danger or at risk of serious injuries, or if a fetal abnormality is detected....

The clip, which was posted on social media, shows the aftermath of the attack, Yahoo News reported. The diver can be seen scrambling onto a boat operated by Miami firm Hot Shot Charters with significant amounts of blood visible across the deck. Shortly before, the diver had been picked up by another smaller boat which happened to be nearby when the attack happened off the Miami coast near the island town of Key Biscayne....

The Gators are blocking each other again because one time wasn’t enough embarrassment. MORE: College football in the snow | Ragin’ Cajuns honor Orlando Thomas | Numbers that Matter: Mississippi State vs. Alabama Florida, we’ve been through this before, block the players in the different uniforms.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the crisis in the U.S. health sector, with a severe shortage of nurses announced in 2012 and estimated to continue until 2030, according to a 2017 study by Walden University. A study by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in California estimated that 1.2 million new registered nurses (RNs) will be needed by 2030 to meet the growing need for specialized care in the U....

Macko was “ambushed” according to police who believe the suspects waited for him to return home. Police said the suspects ransacked the home, but did not reveal what was taken. They left the scene in a black Dodge van. A witness called police after they heard three gunshots. When police arrived at the property, they found Macko with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, CBS Miami reported....

In an affidavit, the alleged survivor said that he had started talking with Simmons online before the two eventually arranged a meeting at the Stay Plus Inn in Haines City, Florida, a city about 40 miles southwest of Orlando. When Simmons entered the hotel room, he pulled out a knife attached to his belt, the affidavit states. Simmons reportedly claimed to be a police officer with the department’s narcotics unit and told the man that other officers were standing just outside the hotel room....

The unnamed 20-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida told police that he was soundly asleep when the sensation of a man sucking his toes snapped him out of his slumber, according to documents obtained by The Smoking Gun. Police responding to reports of a burglary were the first to be told details of the bizarre incident. “The victim asked the suspect what [he] was doing and told [him] that he did not have any money....

According to multiple reports, Giordano’s contract comes with an annual average of $6.75 million for a total value of $40.5 million. He is entering the final year of a five-year deal that earns him more than $4 million against the salary cap. MORE: NHL jersey confidence index | Patrick Kane case shows NHL’s poor handling of sexual assault Giordano posted a career-high 48 points in 61 games last season before suffering a torn biceps tendon on Feb....

Perez was elected to a fifth term as Madrid’s president, extending his time with the club until 2021. Speculation about Ronaldo’s future has been rampant in recent days, with reports the 32-year-old wants to leave the club due to Spanish authorities pursuing him over 14.7 million euros in unpaid taxes. Ronaldo failure could make Man Utd laughing stock again Instead of taking questions from the assembled media in Madrid, Perez gave a statement which did not mention the club’s superstar....

News station Local10 reported that the boaters planned to refuel in Key West before stopping about 12 miles off the Cuban coast. They said they wanted to support the thousands of people there as they endure a humanitarian crisis and demand an end to decades of one-party rule. Boaters said they would not be entering Cuban territory in an effort to avoid escalation and potential consequences. “The cause for this is so that we can get humanitarian approval that we’re there supporting them and fighting with them,” said one organizer, John Lopez....

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) said they were notified by daycare workers after they noticed a large mark on the boy. The child’s mother told the daycare that the boy got the mark from being “pulled across the top of a trampoline” and asked them not to call the DCF, reported Click Orlando. She added that when the child was not in daycare, he was looked after by 47-year-old Terry May....

Frank Jesse, 45, was taken into custody after his live-in girlfriend checked his phone when the cat, named Oliver, started behaving oddly, WFTV reported. The arrest report stated that Jesse’s girlfriend had found text messages to a friend where Jesse claimed he was planning to poison her cat, according to the station. WESH reported that the girlfriend said Jesse had been drinking all night and when he fell asleep, she checked his phone....

No one suggests that a bailout looms, but the danger will grow with time because Fannie and Freddie’s debts will grow by hundreds of billions. Their relentless expansion stems partly from their special status as government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). Although Congress created and blessed them, they’re companies with shareholders (about 400,000 for Fannie and 200,000 for Freddie) and, recently, immense profits–$18.9 billion for Fannie alone from 1999 to 2002. But any doubts about their ability to cover their debts could trigger a crisis....

Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Gaudreau was named the NHL’s second star for the month of December — and he was part of the Pacific Division All-Star roster, which was also released Wednesday. “This was obviously a pretty wild day,” Gaudreau said. “Winning was the best part, though....