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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Investigators say the former manager of Polk County Animal Clinic is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the business and leaving it on the brink of collapse. Detectives said Emily Lorenzano, who had been managing TLC Petsnip for several years, diverted cash deposits and used a clinic credit card for personal expenses. A forensic audit revealed fraudulent purchases on Amazon and Walmart, and a lack of deposits and purchases of over $2,000. Investigators said the money was even directed to remodeling the kitchen at her Lakeland home. 12 Lakeland Gang Members indicted for Wire Fraud:…

The trial over Trump’s attempted assassination when he played golf in South Florida last year is scheduled to begin Monday, where the man accused of planning a political hit is expected to defend his own lawsuit. Defendant Ryan Rouse faces five criminal charges, including an attempted assassination of a presidential candidate. If convicted, he could face life sentence. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say he pushed the muzzle of his rifle through the boundary of Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach near the sixth hole almost a year ago after 12 hours of piling. An agent from the Secret…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers are now preparing to return to Tallahassee to discuss the popular property tax issue in weeks. The House of Representatives will return to the Capitol on September 22 and 23 to reconsider the ongoing debate on property taxes. Governor Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaze Ingoglia will promote proposed constitutional reforms.”My advice is offensive and as aggressive as possible,” Ingoglia said. That’s the direction that CFOs hope to go to lawmakers when they bring up the issue of property tax. Ingoglia said local governments have enough space to cut waste and accusing them…

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The woman will spend the next two.5 years in prison after a crash in a DUI, according to the state attorney’s office for Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit. Jasmine DeBleon Glover, 24, was still a teenager on the system on February 9, 2020 when he was behind the wheels with both cannabis and etizolam, a drug similar to Xanax. Florida driver is shot while trying to escape and escapes from deputies Officials said three passengers were with her when she drove on County Road 476 in Sumter County. At one point, Glover lost control of the…

Palm Coast, Fla. (WFLA) — A man from New York was accused of causing a disturbance at a Palm Coast liquor store on Wednesday after an employee refused to sell him more alcohol. Deputies responded to Sharps discount liquor around 2pm, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Before arriving at the scene, the dispatcher told deputies that a man identified as Jeffrey Kimmel, 38, had a large knife in his waistband and was sitting at the top of a counter inside a liquor store, spitting and throwing glass bottles all over the floor. Store employees told lawmakers how Kimmel…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The head of a wealthy South Florida family was convicted of murder Thursday in the murder of her former stepson, a well-known law professor who was trapped in a fierce custody battle with his ex-wife when he was shot in 2014. The ju judge returned Donna Adelson’s conviction in a few weeks trial on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the murder of Professor Daniel Markel, a law professor at Florida State University in Tallahassee, which he taught. The incident has attracted attention for more than a decade in Florida amid awkward divorce details,…

LEHIARE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lee County deputy filled her hands Thursday to try and squeeze a wild boar that hit someone’s home on LehiAcre. The Sheriff’s Office shared body camera video from deputies responding to the scene. The animals shattered the sliding glass doors and shrouded unsuspecting residents in the living room. The video shows broken glass covering the floor of the house. 12 Lakeland Gang Members indicted for Wire Fraud: US Attorneys Looking at the animals next to the furniture in the living room shows how big it was. The only one reactive adjutant would say, “G-Osh!” Wild…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Zoo Miami has announced the death of the last remaining lion, the Kwame. He was euthanized on Friday, the day before his 18th birthday. Veterinarians said that Mwame was being treated for chronic arthritis. His range of motion and level of comfort were limited, mainly at his upper spine. Recently, he developed a mobility issue that was gradually getting worse. “He was showing high levels of discomfort despite a variety of treatments aimed at providing pain relief and quality of life,” the zoo said in a news release. St. Joseph’s Hospital in Riverview welcomes the hospital’s…

Video: “Deportation Depot” to open second illegal immigration facility in Florida TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida officials have confirmed that the state’s second immigration detention center, Deportation Depot, is currently open. Appeal Court Panel will suspend orders to lock out operations at Everglades “Crocodile Alcatraz” A spokesman for Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed in a statement Friday that the Baker County facility is open to your side 8. The first immigrant detainees arrived Tuesday, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. At the time of this report, the facility had 117 detainees. Photos provided by the Florida Department of Emergency…

Three months after the debut of Universal Epic Universe Theme Park, Universal Destination & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury talks about the future not only in Orlando but also in other US cities, the UK and Asia. In an interview with Jessica Reif Ehrlich of Bofa Securities Inc., Woodbury brought universal brands to new markets this week, including her annual home in Las Vegas and a Texas underconstructed kids’ park. And Orlando’s latest park is approaching a “pretty great start,” and he covered ticket prices, financial priorities and the looming possibility of expansion in epic space. Here are some highlights of…