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Man faces several child sex crime charges in Monroe Co.
SUMMARY: Steve Colburn, a Monroe County man, faces multiple federal child sex crime charges, including seven counts of sex trafficking minors and one count of enticement. The allegations date back to 2007, with incidents involving eight minors. Colburn is also indicted on 16 state charges from July 2023. The enticement charge stems from an alleged incident on February 14 this year. If convicted, Colburn faces a potential life sentence. No trial date has been set, and the alleged crimes occurred in Monroe, Lee Counties, and possibly out of state.
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Theme announced for 2025 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival
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Second 4-County group sent to Florida electric to assist in damage
SUMMARY: A second crew from the 4-County Electric Power Association has been dispatched to Florida to aid in hurricane recovery efforts as Hurricane Milton approaches. This eleven-man team will collaborate with Peace River Electric Cooperative for power restoration preparations amid heavy winds and storm surges. This is the second group sent in three weeks, following a previous deployment to assist Talquin Electric and Central Florida Electric Cooperative after Hurricane Helene. The 4-County crews plan to stay for at least a week, contingent on the extent of the damage and support from other cooperatives nationally.
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Landfall timeline: When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida coastline, with impacts beginning as early as Wednesday afternoon. Rain bands and tropical storm-force winds have hit Tampa Bay and Sarasota, accompanied by the risk of isolated tornadoes. Milton, downgraded to a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to make landfall around midnight as a Category 3, bringing dangerous winds and a storm surge of 10-15 feet. Coastal communities are warned of potential flooding, with Gov. DeSantis advising residents in affected areas to evacuate. By Thursday, hurricane-force winds will move east across Florida, with conditions improving afterward.
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