Today in History for Feb. 17: Dahmer sentenced to life in prison
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Today in in history for Feb. 17: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer gets life in prison; The Eagles release their greatest hits album, 1971-1975.
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Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel on school shooting: 'We have multiple casualties'
"This is a terrible day for Broward County, the state of Florida, the United States," Israel said. "There really are no words."
It was around 2:30 p.m., as classes were being dismissed for thre day, whenthe authories bwere flooded by a series of 8-1-1 calls about an active shooter situation under way.
2018 Headline Surfer Hall of Famer: Ted Doran, Central Florida's legal eagle with special recognition as a face on Mount Rushmore of Volusia County
By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Theodore "Ted" Doran is one of the most powerful civil attorneys in Central Florida, if notthe entire Sunshine State with landmark multi-million verdicts in favor of his clients.
Newsmaker of the Year: Rap on car window at right time, right place & for right reason meant innocent baby's rescue from down and out opioid-dependent mother & boyfriend
This is the first of three profiles on the Headline Surfer Newsmakers of the Year. This segment features Volusia County Sheriff's Deputy Blaine Lewis, who, on Oct. 24, came to the aid of an 8-month-old baby. The second segment features New Smyrna Beach Police Detective Nikki Diffin, whose intervention also saved a baby from physical abuse by a drug-dependent mother. These two women cops share the Headline Surfer award for Newsmaker of the Year.
Newsmaker of the Year:
10/24/2017
Around 3:15 a.m., Deputy Lewis noticed a car in the Circle K parking lot (2095 E. New York Ave., DeLand) sitting with its driver door open. Inside, a male driver and female front-seat passenger were unconscious. The windows on the vehicle were fogged up, indicating the vehicle had been sitting for an extended amount of time. Upon further observation, Deputy Lewis observed an infant child (approximately 8 months old) asleep in a car seat in the rear middle passenger seat. Deputy Lewis observed the child to be sweating profusely.
Newsmaker of the Year:
10/24/2017
Around 3:15 a.m., Deputy Lewis noticed a car in the Circle K parking lot (2095 E. New York Ave., DeLand) sitting with its driver door open. Inside, a male driver and female front-seat passenger were unconscious. The windows on the vehicle were fogged up, indicating the vehicle had been sitting for an extended amount of time. Upon further observation, Deputy Lewis observed an infant child (approximately 8 months old) asleep in a car seat in the rear middle passenger seat. Deputy Lewis observed the child to be sweating profusely.
BREAKING NEWS: New Smyrna Beach Cops: Known drug peddler gunned down on front porch under cover of darkness
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By HENRY FREDERICK
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A known drug peddler was gunned down on a porch under the cover of darkness and cops had little, if anything, to go on in way of suspects or a motive in this popular tourist-driven beachfront city known for its charm.
Florida Hospital Altamonte gives Seminole County Sheriff's Office Foundation big shot in the arm with $5,000 check
We are pleased to announce that Florida Hospital Altamonte recently presented a gift of $5,000.00 to support the SCSO Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports programming and events throughout the community such as our Shop with the Sheriff, Christmas Village, and Daily Difference. Pictured with Sheriff Lemma is Florida Hospital’s Senior Executive Officer, Doug Harcombe, Florida Hospital Altamonte’s VP of Operations, Pierre Monice, and SCSO Community Relations Administrator, Bryan Beyer.