Mick's Morning News- Friday

Three Central Florida Sheriffs Say They Won't Enforce Open Carry Ban

(Orlando, FL) -- Three Central Florida sheriffs announced they will no longer enforce the state's open carry ban after an appeals court ruled it unconstitutional. Sheriffs in Brevard, Flagler, and Marion counties say they will not arrest people solely for carrying a gun openly, though restrictions remain in places like schools, courthouses, and bars. Orange County Sheriff John Mina voiced strong opposition, warning open carry could spark fear in public spaces. The ruling is not final for 15 days and may still be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court.

Florida Appeals Ruling Blocking School Book Removal Law

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida is appealing a federal judge's decision that struck down part of a 2023 law used to pull books from school libraries. The law required books describing sexual conduct to be removed within five days of an objection, a process critics said was overly broad. U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled the statute unconstitutional, siding with publishers, parents, and authors who argued it violated the First Amendment. Attorney General James Uthmeier filed notice this week to take the case to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Woman Found Guilty Of Murdering Polk Co Deputy

(Polk Co., FL) --A jury is convicting a woman of murdering a Polk County Sheriff's deputy in 2022. Cheryl Williams was found guilty yesterday of second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer. Authorities say Deputy Blane Lane was helping serve a search warrant in October 2022 at a home in Polk City when Williams jumped out holding a realistic-looking BB gun. Deputies opened fire, hitting Williams and killing Lane. Williams faces life in prison when she is sentenced.   

Former Little League President Arrested For Stealing Thousands

(Yulee, FL) ---A former Little League president in Yulee is in hot water for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars. William Reynolds the Third was arrested Thursday and charged with felony fraud and grand theft. Authorities accuse Reynolds of using his position as president of the Yulee Little League to steal over 94-thousand dollars in league funds.

Men Arrested After Drone Carrying Drugs Crashes Into Prison Yard

(Lancaster County, SC) -- Authorities say two men are facing charges for allegedly using a drone to attempt to deliver drugs to inmates at the Kershaw Correctional Institution in South Carolina. The attempt to deliver the drugs was discovered when a drone carrying a package with more than 550 grams of marijuana crashed into the prison yard. Deputies were able to located the drone's operators in a nearby vehicle, who were taken into custody. The two men, 19-year-old Jaheim Dobson and 21-year-old Pharrell Dobson, now face charges of possession with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and providing contraband to prisoners.

Today in History

1992, Dr. Mae Carol Jemison became the first African-American woman in space when she served as a payload specialist aboard space shuttle Endeavor. The shuttle also carried the first married couple into space.

1966, "The Monkees" debuted on NBC.

1959, "Bonanza" debuted on NBC and stayed on-air for 14 seasons. It was the first western to be broadcast in color.

1954, "Lassie" debuted on CBS. The show stayed on the air for 17 years.