Cherise shelley, love font lafont was laid to rest today. And while his mother says they want answers, tonight was not about that. Tonight was about honoring his life with car racing. The roar of engines followed by a moment of silence. Corey lafonts telltale blue mini cooper part of a parade of race cars that paused friday night to honor him. His mom behind the wheel. Its very overwhelming to see what everybody here has the track owners, all the racecar drivers and their families and crews. Cherise lafonts friday nights were spent here at the twin state speedway, the first friday since hes been gone. This is where his heart is, right here. It hurts, but its what he would want. Cherise family and friends were decked out in the number 24, still in shock. On the same day he was laid to rest, the Attorney Generals Office released the name of the officer who shot lafont in the chest three times following some sort of altercation. As part of protocol, Corporal Ian Kibbe has been taken out o
Today in polk county a teacher accused of having sex with . Several of her teenage students is back in court. And shes planning to ask the judge. For a lesser sentence. Jennifer fichter was first arrested back in 2014, Florida Aerospace academy in lakeland. . Two more students later came forward. She was sentenced to 22 years in prison. On more than . Thirty charges. Today. Her lawyer is arguing to . Reduce that sentence for several reasons one. They claim the boys were . Willing participants. And two. They claim fichter has Mental Health issues, and she cant get the appropriate . Treatment in prison. Governor scott . Finally goes to washington today. Hes planning to meet with congress to pressure them to pass new zika funding. The governor originally planned to head up there last week. As soon as congress returned from their seven week break. He had to delay that. To deal with hurricane hermine. The governor will be in dc today and tomorrow. Florida is the state most affected by the z
Will be running in november first. At weed family automotive in concord, Jeanie Forrester talked with a team that knows a thing or two about fixing things. She wants to take a similar approach if elected governor. Shes proud ofhe race shes run. I think ive had the right attitude going into it which is i just want to serve the state and im having fun and listening to whats important to people. Adam at the puritan back room in campaigned booth by booth with ray wieczor. This is the first time in eight years the sununu name has been on a statewide ballot. Theres no doubt that people understand the experience i bring to the table. They want it in the Corner Office and i think well be very successful. Adam also at the puritan, ted gatsas. Political watchers are eager to see if the gatsas Campaign Organization can take its weve got great support. Weve got a lot of people calling on phones. Adam making a final Campaign Swing through manchester, Frank Edelblut says hes relying on a consistent,
Sexton following the republican race for governor. Adam . Adam republicans havent held the Corner Office in concord in a decade but theyre excited about their chances in 2016. They just have to figure out who will be running in november first. At weed family automotive in concord, Jeanie Forrester talked with a team that knows a thing or two about fixing things. She wants to take a similar approach shes proud of the race shes run. I think ive had the right attitude going into it which is i just want to serve the state and im having fun and listening to whats important to people. Adam at the puritan back room in manchester, chris sununu campaigned booth by booth with ray wieczorek. This is the first time in eight years the sununu name has been on a statewide ballot. Theres no doubt that people understand the experience i bring to the table. Successful. Adam also at the puritan, ted gatsas. Political watchers are eager to see if the gatsas Campaign Organization can take its operation sta
Ectasy and 57 hospitalizations this year, Andrew Fehr Rhone says theres more to the sunset Music Festival than the neck active headlines. Its a safe and fun environment for everyone. They should come every year. Monday he spoke out at a special Tampa Sports Authority meeting where the future sat in limbo. Please dont punish thousands for a few consenting adults that made poor decisions for their own health and safety. The tsa board would to allow it back next year providing the organizers put in place several new safety measures. Things like additional water stations and bottles, more police, more drug dogs and increased medical personnel on site. We are going to continue working with hand in hand tsa, tpd and fire so control a very safe and happy experience for our customers. Mayor bob buckhorn who is outspoken about the sunset Music Festival. He told the Tampa Bay Times these are promoters in pursuit of profitnd could care less about the health, safety and welfare of attendees. Never