March 21, 2019
Armed Standoff
An armed standoff ended after a man shot and killed himself.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies said they responded to a home in the 2800 block of 60th Ave. N after receiving a domestic battery call shortly before midnight.
Upon arrival, deputies said they spoke with the victim who told them her boyfriend, 43-year-old Joseph Robinson, grabbed her by her hair, threw her on the bed and hit her multiple times. She told deputies Robinson was inside the home with a gun.
Deputies evacuated eight people who were inside the home. While deputies and SWAT members communicated with Robinson, who told them he was not coming out of his bedroom to speak with them, they heard a gunshot.
For more than four hours of trying to communicate, deputies entered the home and found Robinson dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence, call the 1-800-500-1119 hotline to connect with experts at the DV center located nearest you. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
Arming Teachers
A Florida House committee voted Thursday for a broad school safety bill that would expand an existing guardian program to allow classroom teachers to volunteer to carry weapons on campus if local school boards approve.
The proposal builds on a law passed last year after the Parkland shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Teachers would not be required to carry guns, but those who volunteer would have to undergo 144 hours of firearms training, possess a valid concealed weapon permit and pass a drug test and psychological evaluation.
The main sponsor, Republican Rep. Jennifer Sullivan of Eustis, said the intent is not to force any teacher to carry a gun but allow those who volunteer and are qualified to improve safety in public schools. The Senate has a similar bill moving through committees.
Cough Syrup Recall
A cough syrup for infants is being recalled due to contamination concerns.
The DG/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus cough syrup was sold at Dollar General stores across the country and is being recalled.
The cough syrup is being recalled because it could be contaminated with bacillus cereus, which could cause diarrhea or vomiting. No illnesses have been reported.
The recalled cough syrup comes in a carton labeled DG/health baby Cough Syrup + Mucus in the 2-fluid ounce bottles marked with Lot KL180157 Expiration date 11/20 on the bottom of the carton and back of the bottle label; UPC Code 8 54954 00250 0.
If you’ve purchased the product you can return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-844-724-7347 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or email at Christina.Condon@SciRegs.com.
Making NFL History
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired two females on their coaching staff.
Maral Javadifar will be the assistant strength and conditioning coach and Lori Locust will be the assistant defensive line coach.
New head coach Bruce Arians said the Glazer family and Bucs general manager Jason Licht were extremely supportive of his decision to hire the two women.
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