Bitcoin not money, Miami judge rules in dismissing laundering charges A Miami-Dade judge ruled Monday that Bitcoin is not actually money, a decision hailed by proponents of the virtual currency that has become popular across the world.In a case closely watched in financial and tech circles, the judge threw out the felony charges against website designer Michell Espinoza, who had been charged with illegally transmitting and laundering $1,500... [...]
State faces $50 million civil rights lawsuit over drunk driving cases Two Orlando attorneys today filed what they hope will become a $50 million class action lawsuit, accusing the state of Florida of violating the constitutional rights of drunk driving suspects.The suit, filed in Orlando federal court, names the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and its executive director, Terry L. Rhodes.It was filed on behalf of Alfredo... [...]
2 Killed In Mass Shooting Outside Nightclub In Fort Myers, FloridaThe shooting outside the Club Blu Bar and Grill in Fort Myers, Florida, has left two people dead and at least 16 injured.Teenagers were sprayed with bullets as they left a “Swimsuit Glow Party” event for teens.Three suspects have been detained for questioning and police have deemed the area “safe.”Said one mother of a victim: “Her dodging bullets and running, dropping... [...]
Second North Miami police officer on leave for ‘conflicting statements’ about shooting of unarmed manAuthorities in North Miami, Fla., said Friday that they had placed a second police officer on leave as part of the investigation into a police shooting there earlier this week in which an officer shot and wounded an unarmed man.The second officer was placed on unpaid administrative leave because of “conflicting statements given to the... [...]
Florida lawmakers push for new law that could alter parental custodyHalf of all American children will witness the breakup of their parents' marriage, according to divorce statistics. Florida law makers are pushing for a new law that would give parents split custody. It’s a controversial bill that many politicians believe will pass in a matter of time.We decided to take a close look at this new legislation and find out how it could affect... [...]
