U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced John Robert Cooney (54, Orlando) to 12 years in federal prison for receiving images of children being sexually abused using an online social media application (app). The court also ordered Cooney to register as a sex offender and forfeit the electronicContinue Reading
The Chicago Teachers Union voted Sunday to defy the district officials, refusing to return to the classroom as Illinois rolled out re-opening plans. Chicago Public School teachers and staff were set to return to in-person learning Monday, but with 86% voter participation, 71% voted in favor of continued remote work,Continue Reading
Pinellas County detectives arrested and charged Zachary Hoyt yesterday for capital sexual battery on a child less than 12 years old. Hoyt, 31, confessed to the accusations that he placed his hand under the girl’s clothing and said it was possible his DNA would be found on the victim. AtContinue Reading
A 5-year-old boy died yesterday afternoon at All Children’s Hospital from a gunshot wound, according to St. Pete Police. Ja’cari Ellis, was found by officers at the 3738 18th Ter. S residence after responding to a 911 call in the afternoon, around 2:27 p.m. The boy had been shot andContinue Reading
During the evolving COVID-19 crisis, Learning Express Toys of Citrus Park has launched a plethora of services to help arm parents with the tools that they need to keep their children entertained and learning while at home. The store is currently welcoming customers to shop over the phone with aContinue Reading
