Alaska Mom Charged After Allegedly Leaving Toddler Alone in Freezing Car to Attend Romantic Rendezvous at a Hotel

 

A mother in Alaska has been charged after allegedly leaving her child unattended in a car while having a “romantic rendezvous” at a hotel.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety State Troopers division said in a news release that 38-year-old Lillian Johnson was arrested on a first-degree charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

dispatchers received a call from a concerned citizen who heard a child crying in a parked car. When troopers arrived to investigate, they found a 20-month-old child “abandoned in a car” parked at a local hotel and bar in Healy, Alaska, according to the release.

“The child was crying, the vehicle was off, with a window partly opened with outside temperatures at 6 degrees Fahrenheit,” state troopers said.

EMS personnel were called to the scene, where they “removed the child from the vehicle” and treated the them for “hypothermia.” The child was then transported by medics to “the EMS/Fire Department for additional treatment,” per the release.

“The child was treated for early stages of hypothermia,” state troopers said.

Authorities stated that the child’s mother was not “immediately found” when the toddler was transported for additional medical treatment. However, she “exited the hotel after EMS had already left with her child.

Alaska State Troopers launched an investigation into the incident and obtained hotel security video from that night, which allegedly shows that Johnson was inside the hotel for about 35 minutes from approximately 8:18 p.m. local time until 8:53 p.m., “before returning to check on the child” and finding the 20-month-old gone.

Investigators said their investigation found that Johnson had “left her child in the car to have a romantic rendezvous with a guest at the hotel.

State troopers didn’t provide any other information on the incident or any updates on the child’s status.

Hypothermia in babies occurs when their “body's temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit,” per Healthline.

According to St. John Ambulance, babies can develop hypothermia easily because their bodies “have an underdeveloped mechanism for maintaining their own body temperature.” Signs of hypothermia in an infant include blotchy skin, being cold to the touch and being limp.

 

Florida woman charged for drowning dog in airport toilet after it was barred from traveling

 

A woman who was accused of drowning her dog in a bathroom toilet at the Orlando International Airport after she was told it was unable to board, has been arrested months after the gruesome discovery.

The Orlando Police Department told Fox News Digital that the incident took place, when officers were dispatched to the airport after receiving reports from airport staff who had come across a dead dog in a women’s restroom.

Based on the investigation, police said a warrant was issued for the arrest of the dog's owner, Alison Agatha Lawrence, for aggravated animal cruelty, which is a third-degree felony.

New details in the probable cause statement, obtained by FOX 35 Orlando, allege that Lawrence did not have the proper documents that would allow her dog to board the plane, causing her to become agitated.

The report says an airport employee went into the women's bathroom across from the airline's check-in counter and noticed a woman had been in one of the stalls for an unusually long time, and was on the ground appearing to clean up "a lot of water and a lot of dog food" from the floor.

The employee had to leave briefly for another "cleanup emergency" and returned about 20 minutes later and noticed that the bathroom trash bag was "heavier than normal.

Inside the trash, the employee found a deceased white dog along with several dog-related items, including a leash, collar, and dog tag, the report read, alongside the devastating photos.

A necropsy later determined that the dog likely died from drowning/being submerged in water.

Surveillance video showed Lawrence at the airport talking with an airline employee and then another employee at the check-in counter, prior to being told that her dog was not allowed on the plane because she did not have the proper paperwork that the airline required, police reported.

"After Alison Agatha Lawrence was denied boarding of the dog due to improper paperwork, Alison Agatha Lawrence is believed to have taken extreme and tragic action by killing the dog," Orlando police said in the arrest affidavit.

Police said after the dog's death, Lawrence proceeded through security and eventually boarded her flight to Colombia.

Lawrence was taken into custody earlier this week in Lake County, police said, where she is being held on a $5,000 bond and will eventually be extradited to Orange County.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) shared a statement with FOX 35 News, stating that they "fully cooperate with law enforcement" and urged anyone traveling with pets to review the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for guidelines and information prior to traveling. 

Military plane crashes into San Diego Bay near naval air station; 2 pilots rescued

 

A military plane crashed into San Diego Bay near Naval Air Station North Island.

The San Diego Fire Department confirmed there were two pilots on the plane and both were rescued.

The crash was reported near Shelter Island just after 10:16 a.m. local time.

The two pilots were taken to UCSD Hillcrest, according to the fire department.

Fire officials sent 60 personnel to the scene, including two fire trucks, a foam truck, five engines, a helicopter, two boats and a lifeguard river team.

 

الجنسية الكاريبية عن طريق الاستثمار

 

تعد برامج الحصول على الجنسية الكاريبية عن طريق الاستثمار من الخيارات المميزة للراغبين في الحصول على جنسية ثانية، خاصةً للمقيمين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. تقدم خمس دول كاريبية هذه البرامج، وهي: أنتيغوا وبربودا، دومينيكا، غرينادا، سانت كيتس ونيفيس، وسانت لوسيا. تتيح هذه البرامج الحصول على الجنسية من خلال استثمار مالي، سواء كان ذلك عبر التبرع لصندوق وطني أو الاستثمار في العقارات.

 

خيارات الاستثمار المتاحة:

 

التبرع المالي (المساهمة غير القابلة للاسترداد): يتضمن هذا الخيار تقديم تبرع مالي لصندوق التنمية الوطني في الدولة المختارة. تبدأ قيمة التبرعات من 100,000 دولار أمريكي للفرد الواحد، وتزداد حسب عدد أفراد الأسرة المضمنين في الطلب.

 

الاستثمار العقاري: يشمل هذا الخيار الاستثمار في عقار معتمد من قبل الحكومة بقيمة تبدأ من 200,000 دولار أمريكي. يجب الاحتفاظ بالعقار لمدة محددة، تتراوح عادةً بين 3 إلى 5 سنوات، قبل إمكانية بيعه.

 

مزايا الحصول على الجنسية الكاريبية:

 

حرية التنقل: يتيح جواز السفر الكاريبي لحامله السفر بدون تأشيرة أو بتأشيرة عند الوصول إلى أكثر من 140 دولة، بما في ذلك دول منطقة الشنغن في الاتحاد الأوروبي والمملكة المتحدة.

 

عدم وجود متطلبات إقامة: لا تشترط معظم هذه البرامج الإقامة الفعلية في الدولة للحصول على الجنسية أو الاحتفاظ بها.

 

سرعة الإجراءات: تُعتبر عملية الحصول على الجنسية سريعة نسبياً، حيث يمكن إتمامها في غضون 3 إلى 6 أشهر.

 

مزايا ضريبية: تقدم العديد من دول الكاريبي مزايا ضريبية، مثل عدم فرض ضرائب على الدخل العالمي أو المكاسب الرأسمالية أو الميراث.

 

إجراءات التقديم:

 

اختيار البرنامج المناسب: يجب على المتقدم تحديد الدولة والبرنامج الأنسب بناءً على احتياجاته وظروفه المالية.

 

جمع الوثائق المطلوبة: يشمل ذلك جوازات السفر، شهادات الميلاد، شهادات الزواج (إن وجدت)، شهادات عدم وجود سجل جنائي، وإثباتات المصادر المالية.

 

تقديم الطلب: يُفضل تقديم الطلب من خلال وكيل معتمد أو شركة استشارات متخصصة لضمان دقة واستكمال الوثائق.

 

إجراء الفحوصات الأمنية: تقوم السلطات بإجراء فحوصات أمنية للتأكد من خلو المتقدم من أي سوابق جنائية أو نشاطات غير قانونية.

 

الموافقة والاستثمار: بعد الحصول على الموافقة المبدئية، يتم تنفيذ الاستثمار المطلوب سواء كان تبرعًا أو استثمارًا عقاريًا.

 

استلام شهادة الجنسية وجواز السفر: بعد إتمام جميع الإجراءات، يتم إصدار شهادة الجنسية وجواز السفر للمتقدم وأفراد أسرته المدرجين في الطلب.

 

دور الإمارات العربية المتحدة:

 

بالنسبة للمقيمين في الإمارات، تُعتبر برامج الجنسية الكاريبية جذابة نظرًا للعلاقات الجيدة بين الإمارات ودول الكاريبي. على سبيل المثال، يمكن لحاملي جوازات السفر من دول مثل دومينيكا وأنتيغوا وبربودا وسانت كيتس ونيفيس وسانت لوسيا وغرينادا الدخول إلى الإمارات بتأشيرة إلكترونية، مما يسهل السفر بين هذه الدول والإمارات.

 

الخلاصة:

 

توفر برامج الجنسية الكاريبية عن طريق الاستثمار فرصة قيمة للمقيمين في الإمارات للحصول على جنسية ثانية بسرعة وبتكلفة معقولة، مع الاستفادة من مزايا متعددة مثل حرية التنقل والمزايا الضريبية. يُنصح بالتعاون مع مستشارين متخصصين لضمان سير عملية التقديم بسلاسة ونجاح.

Snow in Florida? Really snow ?

 

Snow in Florida? That’s a rare sight in the Sunshine State! Yet, northern Florida is bracing for an unusual winter storm, forecasted to bring 1–4 inches of snow.

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|With the expected snowfall, here are some tips to help you drive safely in winter conditions:

Always drive slowly - adjust your speed as there could be lower traction when driving on snow or ice.

Accelerate and decelerate gradually - Apply the gas gently to maintain traction and prevent skids. Avoid sudden starts and take your time slowing down for stoplights. Keep in mind that stopping on icy roads takes longer.

Increase your following distance - Maintain a gap of five to six seconds between your vehicle and the one in front. This extra distance provides the time needed to stop safely on slippery surfaces.

Understand your brakes - Whether your car has antilock brakes or not, keep your heel on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply steady, firm pressure to the brake pedal.

Avoid stopping when possible - Starting from a full stop requires more effort than moving while still rolling. If approaching a red light, slow down enough to keep rolling until it turns green.

Don’t use extra power on hills - Pressing the gas pedal harder on snow-covered roads can cause your wheels to spin. Instead, build up some momentum on a flat road before reaching the hill and let that carry you upward. Reduce your speed as you crest the hill and descend slowly.

Keep moving uphill - Stopping on an icy incline makes it difficult to regain traction and start moving again. Build momentum on a level surface before tackling the hill.

Some other tips and things to remember when driving in winter weather:

Pack an emergency cold-weather kit - Include essentials like extra food, water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and other necessary items.

Check your tires - Ensure they are properly inflated and have sufficient tread for safe winter driving.

Maintain at least half a tank of fuel - This helps prevent fuel line freeze and ensures you’re prepared for unexpected delays.

Avoid warming up your vehicle in enclosed spaces - Never run your car in a garage or other confined area to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces - Refrain from using cruise control when driving on snow or ice to maintain better control of your vehicle

 

 

LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires

 

 

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley responded to budget cuts that she says have impacted firefighters’ abilities to fight the deadly wildfires still burning in the area.

In an interview with FOX LA’s Gigi Graciette, Crowley said she’s sounding the alarm about what the fire department needs as frustrated and devastated residents continue to criticize the city and county’s response.

"My message is the fire department needs to be properly funded," Crowley said. "It’s not."

The massive blazes – the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst and Lidia fires – have killed 8 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and leaving residents on edge as more strong winds are expected to return next week.

LAFD budget cuts

According to Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia, the city cut the LAFD's funding by $17.6 million in the 2025 fiscal year, which started on July 1, 2024. Compared to the city's other departments, the LAFD saw the second-largest cut, next to street services.

Looking at the budget summaries for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the 2024-2025 fiscal year, though, shows the year-over-year difference is closer to about $30 million.

Mayor Karen Bass addressed those budget restrictions during a press conference Thursday, in response to a question by FOX 11 reporter Bob DeCastro.

"I think if you go back and look at the reductions that were made, there were no reductions that were made that would have impacted the situation that we were dealing with over the last couple of days. And then there was a little bit of confusion because money was allocated to be distributed later on, which was actually going to support salaries and other parts of the fire department that were distributed a little later," Bass said.

"So I think it's most important to understand that we were in tough budgetary times. Everybody knew that. But that impact of our budget really did not impact what we've been going through over the last few days."

Crowley, however, disagreed.

"Yes, it was cut and it did impact our ability to provide service," Crowley said.  "Any budget cut is going to impact our ability to provide service.

Crowley said since 2010, the amount of calls firefighters have responded to has doubled, but there are fewer fire stations now than there were then – and 68 fewer firefighters.

"This isn't a new problem for us," Crowley said. "The fire department needs to be funded appropriately so that I can look any community member in the eye and say your LAFD’s got your back."

Crowley said right now, she can’t do that, and it’s one reason why she gave the interview.

"None of us on the fire department are politicians. We're public servants first.," Crowley said. "We took an oath to serve the public before ourselves and even before our families. So with that, I want to focus on a path forward. I want to focus on what the LAFD needs, what I need as a fire chief and what our people need to do their jobs to make sure that we can save lives and that we can protect property to the greatest capacity. But we need to be funded appropriately. And that's where my head is.

"This is more than a job for us. This is who we are. This is our duty," she continued.

 

Two dead after possible shooting incident in Jerome County

 

Deputies discovered two dead bodies in a Jerome County residence

Deputies were dispatched to a residence for a possible shooting incident, according to the Jerome County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies found a body on the floor upon arrival, according to the office. Deputies entered the home after attempting to get a response from inside.

Deputies located a deceased adult male and female, according to the office. Both individuals appear to have been killed by gunshots, one being self-inflicted.

The office said that this was an isolated incident and that there were no threats to the public.

The office will not release the names of the deceased at this time. The incident is currently under investigation.

Fordyce, Arkansas shooting leaves 3 dead, several wounded

 

A shooter opened fire at a Fordyce, Arkansas, grocery store in a mass shooting that left three people dead and several others wounded, including two law enforcement officers, according to police.

In a statement released, Arkansas State police said the shooting happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store, but it's still unclear whether it happened inside the store or in the parking lot.

Police gave an update Friday afternoon stating that 8 people were wounded and some of those who were shot were facing life-threatening conditions.

They said the suspect was currently in custody with non-life-threatening conditions. No further details were released.

Officials said another update is anticipated Friday evening.

Video posted on social media showed at least one person lying in the parking lot, and in another video, multiple gunshots could be heard.

A report from the Southeast Arkansas Times said a man entered the grocery store with a gun, prompting a "shootout" between the suspect and law enforcement. A police officer was hurt but is expected to be OK; the suspect was critically injured, police said.

Fordyce is a city of about 3,200 people located 65 miles south of Little Rock.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued the following statement:

"I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives," Sanders posted on the social media platform X. "My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this."

Chicago police arrest suspect in murder of off-duty officer heading home from work

 

 

A man wanted in connection with the murder of an off-duty Chicago police officer last month has been taken into custody, according to Chicago police.

The department said its officers and the U.S. Marashals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr. for first-degree murder in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Wednesday night.

Tate's arrest comes five days after he was identified as the suspect in the killing of 30-year-old Chicago police officer Luis Huesca.

Huesca was shot and killed in the early morning hours of April 21 in the Gage Park area as he was on his way home from work. He was still in his uniform, but was wearing other clothing on top, Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling said.

He was shot nearly 20 times with a firearm modified into an automatic weapon, FOX 32 Chicago previously reported.

Huesca’s vehicle was stolen during the incident and found nearby a short while later. His service weapon and badge were not found at the scene, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.

When Chicago police identified Tate as a suspect on April 26, video footage was released of him inside convenience stores and outside on a sidewalk.

Tate was previously arrested for criminal trespass to a residence on March 6 in Olympia Fields, FOX 32 reported, citing court documents. He was supposed to appear in court for that case last Wednesday.

Crime Stoppers, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, the FBI and the Fraternal Order of Police were offering a combined $100,000 reward for information leading to Tate's arrest.

Huesca, who was killed two days before his 31st birthday, served with the Chicago Police Department for six years.

 

Couple celebrate entire wedding ceremony on train

 

 

A couple who met on a train, commuted by train to date each other and shared their first kiss on a train have tied the knot in a very similar fashion

Leah, 38, and Vince Smith, 39, held their entire wedding on board a special Great Western Railway (GWR) train today, which set off from London Paddington station and took the wedding party all the way to Swansea.

“It’s been amazing. GWR has been so fantastic and everything they’ve done, the set-up, is brilliant. It’s like a dream come true,” Mr Smith told the PA news agency.

The journey encompassed all the usual matrimonial traditions – from the wedding vows and family photos to a three-course meal with speeches – after the locomotive played a pivotal part in their relationship.

The couple, from Farncombe near Guildford, Surrey, first met in 2016 on board a GWR train from Wokingham to Reading as they travelled for their first date together, had their first kiss on a train, and used the service to visit and date each other.

The pair, who have been together for eight years, wanted to feature a small nod to the train operator when tying the knot so they contacted the social media team at GWR to see if they could provide a centrepiece for their wedding table.

“GWR got back to us really quickly and .. you could see that they were trying to push for something special for us, and obviously it eventually manifested into this amazing day,” Mr Smith said.

Starting on Friday morning, Ms Smith had her hair and make-up done in the Queen Victoria’s lounge on platform one at Paddington station while Mr Smith got ready at the old GWR boardroom at the station.

“I think that part is quite special because it is a section of Paddington that remained after Second World War bombing,” he said.

“I boarded the train and then obviously got set up with the minister and everything in the front carriage waiting for Leah to come on board,” Mr Smith said.

Ms Smith said: “When everyone was on the train I walked down the platform with my dad and my two eldest kids, and there were loads of people clapping and cheering, and it was very surreal.”

From there, the ceremony unfolded in front of 14 guests and the couple exchanged the rings as the train made its way towards Reading.

“We were wobbling all over the place while the ceremony was taking place but it was funny,” Mr Smith said.

Ms Smith’s father, who was a signalman on GWR’s sister network South Western Railway for 51 years, gave his daughter away along with the couple’s son.

She said their families thought the train ceremony was a “fantastic” idea, adding: “My dad, in particular, was very, very excited about it, as you can imagine.”

Traditional wedding photos followed, as well as a three-course meal in a Pullman dining car along with speeches and a champagne toast as the train passed through Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

The wedding guests departed the train at Cardiff while the newly-weds travelled on to Swansea, where GWR arranged a hotel for them to stay for the night.

For the couple, there is a “sentimental” aspect of holding their wedding on a train given it has played a pivotal role in their relationship.

Explaining their first date, Ms Smith said: “We went for a coffee and then a pizza, and just got on really, really well. On the way back, Vince was getting off at Wokingham.

“He went to leave and then ran back and kissed me. I knew from that first date we had something special.”

Mr Smith added: “On top of that, Leah’s dad has been in the industry for 50 years so she’s always had a place in her life for trains and always has journeys aboard on trains, and it’s been the same since we’ve been together.

“Whenever we have a holiday, the first thing we always look out for is steam train routes or picturesque train journeys, so it’s always been an important aspect of our activities.”

The couple’s honeymoon plans are not train-centric but they hope to stay on a refurbished steam train carriage for a couple of nights this year.

 

Mother's Boyfriend Suspected of Murdering 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto Allegedly Abused Her 2 Years Ago

 

 

Madeline Soto, the 13-year-old Florida girl found dead five days after going missing, was sexually abused two years before vanishing, according to court documents cited in multiple reports.

Before her body was found, Stephan Sterns, 37, who is dating Madeline’s mother, was arrested and charged with sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says.

WESH, WFLA and FOX 35 report that, in an arrest affidavit, police allege that Sterns had abused Madeline in 2022, when she was 11 years old.

The reported affidavit also alleges that police found photos and videos of Sterns sexually abusing a child victim after searching his phone

PEOPLE wasn't able to immediately reach the public defender representing Sterns. Court records show he has not been arraigned on those charges.

Sterns has not been charged in connection with Madeline’s death, but authorities consider him the prime suspect in her disappearance.

Madeline’s body was found in a wooded area in Osceola County on Friday after a five-day search, according to officials. She had just turned 13 on Feb. 22, according to the Orlando Sentinel

It was believed that Madeline was last seen on her way to school, Orange County Sheriff John Mina previously said. Detectives allegedly determined that Madeline was never dropped off by Sterns.

"Instead, we believe she was already dead at the time and that Stephan Sterns moved her body in the early morning hours on that day,” Mina said. “We have video evidence that shows Stephen Sterns discarding items in a dumpster in that apartment complex in Kissimmee at 7:35 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.”

 

A woman who vanished two weeks ago leaving behind emotional support animal found murdered in the creek

 

 

 

A woman who went missing almost two weeks ago has been found beaten to death in a Tennessee creek – in what her dad called “every parent’s worst nightmare.”

Emily Bradley, 44, was reported missing on Feb. 21, three days after she was last seen leaving her home in East Nashville — leaving behind her emotional support dog, according to friends.

Her body was discovered Saturday in Whites Creek, near Buena Vista Pike, with the cause of death listed as blunt force trauma.

“It’s every parent’s worst nightmare to outlive your children, and on top of that to find that your child has been murdered,” Bradley’s father, Nick, told WKRN of his daughter who had “a very vivacious and sparkling personality.”

“It’s just horrible,” he said.

The news merely confirmed Bradley’s parents’ fears, with her dad previously telling WKRN late last month that they had been “hoping for the best, bracing for the worst

“Her mother and I, we’re just completely distraught,” he said even before his daughter’s body was found.

Bradley was last known to have driven away from her home on Feb. 18 in her 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, which is still missing

A detective told WKRN that a license plate recognition camera picked up a hit on the gray vehicle in Hendersonville on Feb. 21. It was unclear who was driving the car at the time.

Bradley was last seen by a male companion, a lead investigator on the case told WKRN.

Bradley’s dad told the local outlet that he believes it may be a case of domestic violence, without elaborating.

Police have not suggested that as a possible motive nor identified any suspects while appealing for more information.

Her friends believed she was in danger when they found her emotional support dog alone in the abondoned, WTVF previously reported, without detailing why she needed the animal.

“When she didn’t call me on the third day, I knew she was probably no longer with us,” her dad told WKRN, saying: “Hopefully they have a suspect.

Emily was a dedicated horse rider, a lover of music and an avid dancer, according to her dad.

“She impacted people and she loved people and she carried kind of the weight of the world. She was always working on somebody else’s behalf,” he told the outlet. “She had a very full life for such a young person.

A Facebook page seeking help while she was missing has now been renamed “Emily Bradley Memorial Page.”

“My sweet Pixie friend,” one of her friends wrote. “I am at a loss of words. You were so precious to me. I will always treasure our sweet memories.”

Another friend said: “That energy you put out on the dance floor, Sometimes it was THE reason to go to a party. You’ve been taken from us too soon, but rest in heaven sweet angel. You have a very special seat up there.”

Her dad added to WKRN: “We got her back, so we have closure on this part of it, and now we move forward with closing her life down and the police move forward with trying to convict her killer

Your Florida Daily: Body of missing teen Madeline Soto found, thousands of travelers delayed at MCO

 

She was found in a remote area of Osceola County near Pearl Lake.

The big question is what will come next for her mother’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in her death.

Investigators say they found videos of child sex abuse on his phone and that Sterns has not been cooperating after his arrest.

Sterns was a no show in court Saturday morning— hours after Madeline’s body was found.

“Stephan Sterns was transported from the Orange County Jail to the Osceola County Jail where he is being held on capital sexual battery charges filed by the Kissimmee police detectives,” Kissimmee police Chief Betty Holland said.

Investigators say Sterns was the last person to see Madeline alive and say he never dropped her off near her school in Hunters Creek.

“We believe she was already dead at the time and the Stephan Sterns moved her body in the early morning hours on that day,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina said.

The case sent shockwaves especially among parents of Central Florida students.

“I’m a dad of a 15-year-old, it’s heartbreaking and saddening to see this happening,” parent Kevin Rickson told News 6 at a vigil for Madeline. “Children are supposed to be protected. Unfortunately in this case, she was exposed.”

Airport officials blame weather and staffing issues for a ground stop on Sunday.

Thousands of passengers had to wait with many delays lasting hours.

It’s a busy time at the airport, with the official spring break travel season running through April 7.

The 44-day period is expected to set records with a projected 11% increase in passengers year-to-year.

Monday starts the last week of this year’s legislative session.

If it’s going to end on time, lawmakers have to pass a budget by Tuesday. Then, there’s a mandatory 72-hour cooling off period before a final vote on Friday.

We’ll also be watching to see if lawmakers try to revise a controversial bill banning anyone under 16 from social media.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the proposal on Friday after raising questions about parents being shut out and over concerns it won’t survive legal challenges.

The Senate president says she expects to take up possible changes as early as Monday.

“We hold in our hands the opportunity to facilitate a potential solution to make sure this critical issue is addressed before the end of session,” said State Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, R- Senate president.

The House would also have to sign off of any changes before the measure would potentially go back to the governor.

Along a service road just outside Jacksonville sits a remnant of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.

A test fuel tank that was built in 1977 and used for stress testing before any shuttles took flight is sitting in an industrial park.

For years, this tank stood on display at the Kennedy Space Center.

But after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, NASA announced that they would remove the test fuel tank and was auctioned off and sold to the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum, which later closed.

It’s been sitting there ever since.

If you type in “Space Shuttle External Fuel Tank” into Google Maps, you’ll find its exact location in Green Cove Springs.