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Intoxicated 82-year-old Florida man accused of setting car on fire with ex inside after she ended their 42-year relationship
Authorities in Florida have brought charges against an 82-year-old man after he allegedly injured his ex by setting his car on fire. Per CBS News, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said that the suspect, identified as Franklin Davis, committed the alleged crime after his ex ended their 42-year relationship. Authorities said the July 3 incident...
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Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling
A Texas woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a late-night apartment setup that ended in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man, following a plea agreement that reduced her original murder charge. Julie Marie Lopez, 20, entered a guilty plea to one count of aggravated robbery in connection with the [] A Cold Drink, A Deadly Setup, And The 15-Year Deal That Left A Texas Family Reeling
Knewz
· Jul 9, 2026
84-year-old Florida man arrested after allegedly setting car ablaze during fight with partner
An elderly man in Florida probably did not entertain the idea of putting an end to his 42-year-long relationship with his partner. A moment of verbal altercation prompted him to set fire to the car while he was still inside it with his wife. 84-year-old Franklin Davis has been arrested and charged with attempted murder...
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· Jun 24, 2026
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A Jacksonville man will spend more than two decades in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Charles Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and for possessing a []
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