Marathon woman accused of extorting ex-husband for money A Marathon woman was arrested last week after she tried to extort her husband for money, Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Becky Herrin announced Sunday. Herrin said deputies were notified July 22 about the allegations by the victim, who is the owner of the Wooden Spoon restaurant in Marathon.More Crime HeadlinesMan accused of using fraudulent credit card at Islamorada sports... [...]
Man kills bystander on his way to murder witness, BSO saysHe was already on his way to murder someone, deputies said, but a fit of rage raised the death toll to two.Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Pompano Beach’s Clarck Paul, 28, on Saturday and charged him with the murder of two men. Officials said the two shootings were 35 minutes apart.The first shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday night, deputies said. They arrived to... [...]
7 Must-Read Tips For New Stepparents Who Don’t Have Kids Of Their OwnAs part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we spotlight a different stepfamily to learn how they’ve worked to bring their two families together. Our hope is that by telling their stories, we’ll bring you closer to blended family bliss in your own life! Want to share your family’s story? Email us at divorce@huffingtonpost.com.If you’re marrying a man or... [...]
Mom Allegedly Poisons Toddler With Salt To ‘Get Husband’s Attention’A South Carolina mother has been charged with homicide after law enforcement says she killed her toddler by feeding her a teaspoon of salt.Peyton Martines, 17 months old, died Wednesday at a hospital in the city of Spartanburg, news station WSPA reported. The girl had been admitted on July 31, suffering from salt poisoning that caused seizures and a high fever, according... [...]
Florida quietly launched new probe into troubled school Over the past two years, Florida authorities quietly launched new probes into homicide and sexual abuse allegations associated with a notorious and now shuttered reform school in the Panhandle. But despite interviewing 50 alleged victims of sexual abuse at the Marianna school, the case will not lead to any arrests.State Attorney Glenn Hess, the lead prosecutor for six north Florida... [...]
