Central Florida
Coverage of Central Florida in the Nexus archive.
- Affidavit: Police officer used Flock cameras to track estranged wife 717 times
A Central Florida police officer named Christopher Anthony Goodson was charged with offenses against computer systems and official misconduct after allegedly using Flock camera technology to track his estranged wife's vehicle 717 times over a period of 21 months. Goodson admitted that he accessed the automated program, claiming he was keeping an eye on his children’s location when they were with her. Investigators determined that his wife was never involved in any type of criminal investigation.
- Alleged road rage incident leaves family of 3 stranded and hiding off of highway in Central Florida
A family of three was stranded and hiding off a highway in Central Florida after their car was allegedly forced off the road by another driver during a road rage incident. The suspect, Michael Jeffries Spires, reportedly brake-checked their vehicle, threw objects, and used a Precision Immobilization Technique before being arrested. Spires faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and child abuse, though no injuries were reported.
- String of alligator attacks may be related to hot weather
Recent days have seen three alligator attacks in central Florida and a deadly crocodile attack in Mexico, with one victim sitting on the beach. The incidents may be linked to hot weather, as reported by Cristian Benavides.
- Python captures by Florida scientists overshadowed by hoopla over annual amateur contest
Florida scientists from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida captured 177 pythons weighing 8,080 pounds, surpassing last year's total, while the Florida Python Challenge, an annual amateur contest, drew 934 participants who caught 294 pythons. The article highlights the contrast between the scientists' impactful but low-profile work and the media-saturated event, which offers cash prizes and documentaries.