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Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raidGerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
Read full article: As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster fundsAs climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster.
Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge
Read full article: Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emergeHome Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continue to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans.
Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues
Read full article: Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issuesWith the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former president Donald Trump and/or Gov. Ron DeSantis might end up impacting the national campaign on issues ranging from abortion to education and immigration.
Home Depot tops expectations again, but sticks by outlook
Read full article: Home Depot tops expectations again, but sticks by outlookHome Depot easily topped expectations for both profit and revenue in the third quarter, but investors are spooked because the company is sticking by projections it put out earlier this year.
Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Read full article: Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizationsA day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available.
Critics: Doctor's note for vaccine unfairly penalizing poor
Read full article: Critics: Doctor's note for vaccine unfairly penalizing poorBut critics say it's an onerous added barrier for minorities and low-income residents without health insurance or access to a doctor. Some vaccination sites are enforcing the doctor's note inconsistently, requiring them one day but not the next. Earlier this month, lawmakers said people with doctors’ notes were turned away at a Miami vaccination site because they didn't have the state form. But later in the day, state lawmakers said doctors’ notes were reportedly also being accepted instead of the form. Several others at the site were given the vaccine without the required doctor's form, but Patterson, who has high blood pressure and is obese, was turned away.