Mick's Morning News- Thursday

Man Sentenced For Sexual Attacks On Women In Orange County

(Orlando, FL) -- A man will spend the rest of his life in prison for attacking women in Orange County. The sheriff's office announced yesterday Nelson Odige [[oh-DEEJ]] was given three consecutive life sentences. The 32-year-old sexually attacked four women at bus stops in Pine Hills two years ago. The OCSO thanks the victims for their courage in coming forward and helping detectives build the best case possible.

St. Pete Man Sentenced For Threatening Congresswoman

(Tampa, FL) -- A St. Petersburg man is going to prison for threatening to kill Tampa Bay Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna. The Department of Justice announced yesterday William Braddock was sentenced to three years for interstate transmission of threat to injure. He was running against Luna four years ago in the Republican primary when he threatened to call a hit squad to make her disappear. Braddock surrendered to authorities in the Philippines two years ago, where he was living, he was brought to the US in September, and he pled guilty three months ago.   

Swatting Reported At Broward County School

(Fort Lauderdale, FL)-- An investigation is underway after a threat caused a Broward County school to go on lockdown during final exams. Fort Lauderdale Police say the threat was reported yesterday at Stranahan High School. The school went on lockdown for hours as police searched for weapons. Nothing was found, and the lockdown was lifted. Police believe the threat was a case of swatting. 

Charges Filed Against Former Hospital COO

(Miami, FL) -- A former hospital executive is facing criminal charges in Miami-Dade County. The Justice Department announced yesterday a federal indictment was unsealed against former Jackson Health Foundation COO Charmaine Gatlin. The foundation is the fundraising arm of Jackson Health System. Gatlin was COO for a decade until last year, and in that time, she allegedly embezzled over three-and-a-half million dollars by submitting false invoices and taking kickbacks. Prosecutors say she used the money for personal expenses, like a rose-colored golf cart. The charges against Gatlin include wire fraud and money laundering. Jackson Health System's CEO tells 7News that Gatlin's alleged actions are despicable, and she should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Bakery Wins Court Case Over First Amendment Right

(Conway, NH) -- A bakery in New Hampshire is celebrating a court ruling defending their right to keep their mural. Leavitt's Country Bakery was taken to court regarding a painting displaying pastry items basking in the sun. Town officials argued it constituted advertising due to the portrayed pastries being items sold in the shop, which is prohibited in the town. A District Judge sided with the bakery and permanently barred the town from trying to enforce sign code against the painting. The mural was painted and given to the bakery by local high school students.

Today in History

1868, the Great Train Robbery took place in Marshfield, Indiana. Seven members of the Reno gang held up the trains crew, unhooked the locomotive, and made off with over 90-thousand-dollars in cash, gold and bonds.

1803, the first public library opened in Salisbury, Connecticut.