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Volsia County, Fla. (WFLA) – Two law enforcement officers almost hit an SUV at the scene of the crash early Sunday, according to the Volsia Sheriff’s Office. Veterans Services Organization (VSO) Sergeant and Florida Highway Patrol troopers were at the scene of a car-deer collision as the SUV drove on the highway at highway speeds. Bodycam’s video shows a police officer running into the grass when the SUV crashes into a VSO Sergeant’s police car, crashing into the back of the car, hitting a deer, and then spun onto the highway. “My life flashed before I could look right there,”…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains graphic details of violence as well as explicit language. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can call the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-500-1119. Additional resources are at the bottom of this story.A sampling of statements Audrey Petersen made to authorities in the week before she was killed. ( AYA DIAB | Times )CLEARWATER — It was dark by the time Audrey Petersen got home, but a neighbor keeping watch said the coast looked clear. She disabled her security system and, pepper spray in hand, went to make herself a drink.“No sign…

“This kind of threat is an existential gun to the university’s head,” the professor said in their lawsuit.A Harvard professor sued the Trump administration on April 11 after threatening to withhold nearly $9 billion in grants and contracts if the university fails to adopt the necessary structural changes of the administration.The Harvard University chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) filed a lawsuit alleging that the administration’s lawsuit represents “an illegal and unprecedented misuse of federal funds and civil rights enforcement agencies to undermine academic freedom and free speech on university campuses.”According to court filings, the university received…

Edge Communications, a leading Miami-based public relations company, has released a new poll highlighting a clear message from residents of Miami-Dade County. When it comes to water quality and public health, voters overwhelmingly trust dentists, not politicians, to guide policy. Online votes for 1,049 Miami-Dade voters reveal that residents support ongoing current water treatment practices, including the addition of fluoride, with a margin of nearly 20 points. The strength is particularly strong among supporters, with “strong support” almost double the “strong opposition” and affirming deep public confidence in long-standing public health strategies.”When you ask a very simple question, do they…

Associated Press Business Writer Stanchion NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are gathering worldwide on Monday after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs for at least now. The S&P 500 was 1.5% higher in early trading. It’s coming from a chaotic week that has overcome historic shaking as financial markets struggle to keep up with Trump’s moves on tariffs. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 441 points (1.1%) as of 9:35am, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 2%. Apple, Nvidia and other large tech companies led on Wall Street after Trump said he exempt smartphones, computers and other electronic devices…

Twenty-five years ago, the John & Mablelingling Museum, the official state museum in Florida and one of the finest art institutions on the Suncoast, was literally floating by trash cans that collect rainwater from leaking roofs. The precious masterpiece and plastic ring containers were inexplicable pairings that were born out of economic despair.Nancy Parrish (Barbara Banks)The way Ringling got there was no mystery. Line items in Florida’s annual budget, their financial trajectory, reflected the state’s political fate. Whether it was a feast or a hunger, there was one constant left. Inadequate funding threatened the long-term viability of the state museum,…

Jeff Bezos’ fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, leads all female crews, including pop singer Katy Perry and CBS Morning, including co-hosted Gale King for this morning’s short space trip. Six women on Bezos’ Blue Origin’s new Shepherd Rocket include Aisha Bow, Amanda Ngguen and Kerianneuflin, who are about to lift it from the company’s West Texas launch site during a window that opens at 9:30am. This is the 11th human space flight of the new Shepherd, making it the 31st overall mission. The flight will send new Shepherd capsules on a short 10-12 minute trip. This allows passengers to experience zero gravity…

Great journalism holds something strong in your account. Community Reports give voice to silent people. The research story shines light on dark corners.All of them apply to our business. That is our mission. It drives us. But at the end of the day, we are the manufacturer. Create widgets (newspapers) in the factory (press room) and distribute them to American consumers. And as a local manufacturer, tariffs are terrible for our business.Wide range of tariffs hurt our company. It makes our manufacturing jobs less and less abundant. If the goal is to have more workers in the warehouse, it will…

“He’s a man’s tank,” Maurice said. “When you come across him, you’ll feel it. He’s been a very impactful player here for about a month with our injuries. He’s been quite respected in the league, so he kept the game in a peaceful way on many nights.” Somehow, when they got out of the team-on-team quarrel without a team-on-team penalty, the Sabres scored a 5-3 power play midway through the period, causing the Panthers to pay. With only one second left in The Man Advantage, JJ Peterka filled the shot from the circle on the right to make it 2-2…

MSC Cruises announced MSC World America on April 9th. The largest ship in the company’s history will call the Port Miami home at a sophisticated new terminal announced a few days ago.Take a tour of Sneak Peak on a 22-deck cruise ship.Cruise ship employee, Theonjohn, Center, gives playful greetings that encourage visitors and travelers to venture into Sweet Temptation, the MSC World America candy store. (Carl Just|Miami Herald)I’m riding a Masters degree World America for toursFirst, grab a slice of pizza and a burger at the promenade level. Next, shop at a gallery featuring cosmetics and fragrances from Chanel, Tom…