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Tampa power couple Jeff and Penny Vinik file for divorce

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TAMPA, Fla. - One of the area’s wealthiest and most famous couples appears to be headed for divorce. Penny Vinik has filed for divorce from Lightning owner Jeff Vinik after 33 years of marriage. The couple has four grown children.  In court papers filed in Hillsborough County, Penny Vinik said the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” She also said she made a “substantial contribution” in acquiring their assets,... [...]

Man accused of shooting at girlfriend’s car after she confronted him about another woman

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Victim says Dequann Irvin had previously been abusive to her, authorities say SUNRISE, Fla. – A man is facing an attempted murder charge after he shot at his girlfriend’s car while they were visiting a friend in Sunrise, authorities confirmed Monday. Sunrise police Officer Justin Yarborough said the suspect, Dequann Irvin, 25, turned himself in to authorities after an arrest warrant was obtained. According to authorities,... [...]

Miami-Dade, Broward beaches closing July 3 due to coronavirus pandemic

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Officials in Miami-Dade and Broward are closing down all public beaches for the Fourth of July holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez didn’t mince words on Saturday, saying he had no choice because of the surge of coronavirus cases to close the beaches for the July 4th holiday, and he will extend the closure even longer if people don’t comply. “I can... [...]

Bicyclist dies after collision with Miami-Dade police vehicle

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Two cyclists hit by marked police car early Sunday morning VIRGINIA KEY, Fla. – A cyclist has died, and another is injured after they were involved in a crash with a Miami-Dade Police Department marked vehicle. According to police, the crash happened at approximately 7:17 a.m. Sunday on Arthur Lamb Jr. Road near Virginia Key Beach. “The officer involved in this incident is assigned here and regularly patrols the causeway and... [...]

What happens if my ex-spouse is not working due to layoffs during the COVID Pandemic—do they still have to contribute to child support?

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When child support is ordered, the parent who is obligated to pay is expected to make the payments. Because it is a court order, failure to pay could result in imposition of various penalties. In the present environment, many parents have experienced job loss, furloughs and layoffs as a result of COVID-19. For legal advice about a parent's child support obligations when a parent has had their job affected by the pandemic, contact the Miami FL... [...]