The director of the john w hosted the experience of inflated african muslims in the 19th century, and Supreme Court decisions on religious issues after world war ii. The library of congress hosted this event. Study anotherg to that hasublic debate roiled the republic since its earliest days, how religion touches our daily life in washington and around the country. It wasnt that much noted in the media this morning as they were rushing to cover Todays Health Care vote, but its also a day in which President Trump is asking for or issuing an executive order that will relax the socalled johnson amendment, which was a law passed by Lyndon Johnson in 1964 prohibiting religious organizations from overt political activity for fear of tax consequences. That is also changing today. Day night was the National Today is the national day of prayer at the white house. Last night President Trump met with his evangelical advisory board. That is a group of people who only a year ago were not very happy
Suv parked down the street. The street is a dead end which may have helped in the crime of opportunity. Deadend street is quiet, right, not a lot of activity. The need to be even maybe more alert than a busy road. The flip side is theres no easy exit. We responded to the scene very, very quickly. And our suspects were still gone before we got there. Reporter shaken neighbors like kristin wondered why this young couple were targeted. It seems strange that, you know, 20somethings, i think he is in his late 20s, would be targeted and followed. I dont i dont its its scary. It is possible they could have been in the neighborhood prior to the victims arriving home or they may have been followed home. Reporter police have gathered Surveillance Video and are looking for leads. There have been other robberies in piedmont so they offered this advice. Everybody should be aware of their surroundings. And im not saying it may or may not have changed what happened in this incident. But police be awa
Biggest thing going on in our country. A sarasota woman struck while walking in her neighborhood. Im Isabel Rosales and i will show you the desperate plea the victims daughter wants you to hear. One Cell Phone Company might owe you money. The now tampa bay starts right now. Lets get to it, kidnapping of a corrections officer first. The officer and prisoner were on work duty around lunchtime when the prisoner managed to gain control of the situation. Lesko live to the mouse ashley yore, she just got to the park where this went down. Reporter , this is well word the prisoner overpowered a inmates inside this building and then took off with the officer in a city of bartow truck, this is the 42yearold david ross, the work crew of five prisoners was taking a lunch break when ross overpowered the officer watching them. He handcuffed the officer and headed toward saint pete, that is where he was taken into custody, the corrections officer is doing okay and ross has been booked into the Pinell
And other injuries, her little girl broke many bones including her leg job and collarbone, she is awake but in pain. They are life and we will make it through this. It is hard to imagine what the family is going through, two of them are at the hospital, other family members are here at the house packing belongings. The kids father did not bother removing his Hospital Security stickers. Stopping home for a moment help friends pack up boxes. Word of the financial hardships spreading through town, donation jars popping up. Everyone knows each other. Went Something Like this happens it is a testament to the residence. The town manager dropping off donations to the family this morning. You all dont know how much it means to be able to tell them you can take some time off what your children will eat. The road to recovery looking long and painful, tonight the family getting the support it needs. In polk county, ryan raiche abc action news. Polk county announced it will do a traffic study on t
Again today, with high temps back to the upper 80s. Tonight will be clear and mild; lows near 70. Scattered clouds on tap for thursday, with high temps heading back into the upper 80s. Big changes are on the way for the weekend, as much drier air settles in early saturday and weekend jen developing this morning. Tampa fire rescue crews are investigating a mobile home fire along gunn highway. It started when hillsborough deputies got a call from an unstable person. They went to check it out. And say the man inside the home, set it on fire. Initially, they thought three other people were inside. But searched and didnt find anyone, and the mans family says he lived alone. Crews got the firefighter was hurt, but not seriously. The man who lived there, at the Sheriffs Office, being interviewed. Charges are pending. vanessa new this morinng. The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office is investigating the death of an imnate at the Pinellas County jail. vanessa detectives say 70year old lenin perez w