Orlando

Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Killing of Teen Walking to School

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DeAndre Eugene Florence, a 23-year-old Florida resident, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a 15-year-old high school student. The incident, which occurred during a cellphone robbery, took place while the victim was on his way to school. Florence, who had recently been released from prison after a conviction for second-degree murder, was arrested on December 18, 2018. The victim, Alejandro “Alex” Vargas Martinez, was a student at Boone High …

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Angry Spirit Airlines customer charged with attempted murder

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At Orlando International Airport on Tuesday night, a heated altercation between several customers and Spirit Airlines employees escalated to a point that led to the arrest of one of the customers. Witnesses report that a large group had congregated at the ticket counter and began to yell at the Spirit employees. 41-year-old Edward Hariston was among the group, and his behavior became so unruly that he allegedly reached over the counter and started pounding on …

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