California teen pleads guilty in Florida to making hundreds of "swatting" calls
Alan Filion pleaded guilty in Florida to four counts of making interstate threats to injure another person.
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Alan Filion pleaded guilty in Florida to four counts of making interstate threats to injure another person.
The 11-year-old Virginia boy is accused of calling in more than 20 bomb or shooting threats at schools.
With three weeks left in the school year, the Broward School District is making a big change when it comes to bomb threats.
Joan Murray reports the school buildings were evacuated and searched but no explosives were found.
The school district said the students are being taken to a secure location.
The students were taken to a secure location
Nova High School and Nova Middle School were temporarily evacuated Monday after a bomb threat. The campuses were searched and given the all clear.
Police said the passengers were evacuated, and the plane was searched at a remote location at O'Hare Airport.
The all-clear was eventually given and guests were allowed to return.
The potential threat led to a large police presence during the investigation.
A former teacher's assistant for the Broward County Public School system is facing charges in connection with repeated hoax shooting and bomb threats.
Local synagogues are on high alert following reported bomb threats.
Tyler Baeder, from Rhode Island, was arrested and charged.
Departures were delayed by about an hour.
The school district said the students were safely relocated during the investigation.
The school district said parents had been notified
There were some tense moments at South Plantation High School on Tuesday after police say a bomb threat was called in to the school.
Students were being moved to Heritage Park for dismissal
A teen was in custody Saturday after the 16-year-old suspect allegedly phoned in bomb threats to several Broward County schools and the Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood police said the threats were not credible
The school was checked out, nothing was found, so the all clear was given.
The Broward Sheriff's Office said all students and school staff are safe.
A juvenile who allegedly made a bomb threat at Dillard High School was taken into custody after the threat led to an evacuation of the school.
A juvenile who allegedly made a bomb threat at Dillard High School was taken into custody after the threat led to an evacuation of the school.
Hialeah police responded to reports of a suspicious device on Monday evening.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
The Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up FPL's request during a Dec. 3 meeting.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
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Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
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Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
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A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.