A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off western Cuba was felt across parts of Florida on Monday, including Miami, Tampa and Orlando. Officials said there were no significant injuries, major property damage or tsunami threat.
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Spirit Airlines abruptly halts operations, canceling all flights and stranding thousands. The shutdown is expected to drive up airfares on former Spirit routes amid industry-wide price pressures. Several airlines offer rescue fares to assist affected passengers.
A significant jewelry theft occurred at the Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando, Florida, involving suspect Jaythan Gilder, who posed as a representative of an Orlando Magic player to view high-value items. Gilder, using the alias "Shawn," was brought into the VIP room, where he allegedly stole and swallowed two pairs of earrings valued at $769,500 before his arrest. The incident underscores the challenges luxury retailers face in protecting valuable merchandise and the extreme measures taken by individuals to commit and conceal thefts, with the investigation still ongoing.
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The Republican Party of Florida has taken swift action against Chairman Christian Ziegler, suspending him and demanding his resignation amid an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, including rape. The party voted to make Ziegler's salary $1 and strip him of most of his power, transferring authority to Vice Chair Evan Power. Governor Ron DeSantis and other top officials have called for Ziegler to step down, and the allegations involve a woman with whom he and his wife had a prior consensual sexual relationship. The party's swift action shows that they are taking the allegations seriously.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Florida's bid to enforce a law that would have prohibited children from attending drag shows, keeping in place a lower court ruling as a legal challenge continues. The law was challenged by a restaurant in Orlando known as Hamburger Mary's, arguing that it was unconstitutional and imposed unlawful restrictions on free speech. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch said they would have granted Florida's bid, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett said the court's decision does not speak to their views on the merits of the case.
A family in Longwood, Florida had their $45 Taco Bell order stolen by a black bear estimated to weigh 300-400 pounds. The bear was caught on their Ring video camera sauntering up to the front door and grabbing the bag in its mouth. Uber Eats reimbursed the family for the stolen order and the bear has not been seen since, serving as a reminder to be mindful of wildlife in the area.
Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, a former Southern California street gang leader, pleaded not guilty to murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The charge was prompted by Davis' own descriptions of orchestrating the drive-by shooting, which was allegedly in retaliation for a brawl involving Shakur and Davis' nephew. Davis is currently being held without bail and is due back in court on August 5th.