Teacher charged in deaths of children
Jennifer Porter 28 was charged in a Tampa hit and run that killed Bryant Wilkins 13 and Duranthe Caldwell 3 while injuring two siblings. She was released on 7500 dollars bail after admitting involvement and apologizing. Police said the children were crossing near a community center and Porter may have been the sole vehicle.
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Virginia approves historic cigarette tax hike to 30 cents
Virginia lawmakers pass a 1.3 billion tax package raising the cigarette tax from 2.5 to 20 cents this year and 30 cents in 2005. Gov. Mark Warner pushed for higher taxes amid budget concerns. Philip Morris backs the move, noting its impact on the company's Virginia presence. The change marks Virginia's first major tax increase on tobacco since 1966.
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New York
Boy to be tried as juvenile in girl’s death in Carrollton
A 12-year-old neighbor faces juvenile court for the strangling of 8-year-old Amy Yates in a Georgia trailer park. District Attorney Pete Skandalakis said the defendant cannot be charged as an adult under state law, with a maximum two-year sentence if convicted. The boy remains in a youth detention center after a judge found probable cause for delinquency.
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Spring Clean Up Week April 26 30 2004
The clean up runs on your regular pickup day with curbside items no larger than two people can lift. Do not place refrigerators ranges water heaters freezers air conditioners humidifiers stoves washers dryers dehumidifiers ovens dishwashers water coolers heat pumps chillers furnaces boilers yard waste tree trimmings tires batteries and appliance compressors. Led by Joe Lapinski director of public works.
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Road deaths rise slightly in 2008 totals
Washington AP reports 43,220 highway fatalities in 2008, the highest since 1990, with motorcycles and SUVs driving the uptick. Despite more miles driven, death rate per miles traveled stayed about the same. Seventy nine percent wore seat belts, but fifty eight percent of the deceased were not belted.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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