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15 Greatest Air Force Movies Of All Time
Iconic Air Force movies vary in style and substance. Notable films like Iron Eagle, Firefox, and Hot Shots! blend action, humor, and character depth. Dunkirk stands out as a modern masterpiece, rewriting traditional war movie approaches. Movies about the military, and especially the Air Force, tend to excite audiences by providing thrilling action scenes, feats of bravery, and cutting-edge special effects.
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School Employees Retirement System of Ohio v. Sharpen Technologies Inc.
Plaintiff: School Employees Retirement System of Ohio Defendant: Sharpen Technologies Inc. Case Number: 2:2023cv02928 Filed: September 11, 2023 Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Presiding Judge: Chelsey M Vascura Referring Judge: Michael H Watson Nature of Suit: Contract: Other Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff RSS Track this Docket This docket was last retrieved on September 11, 2023.
Florida man fires gun into wrong vehicle following road rage incident
ODESSA, Fla. -- A Florida man is facing an aggravated assault charge after he admitted shooting at the wrong vehicle after he thought another driver was trying to kill him. 24-year-old Dakota Haber was arrested Tuesday night at the Swan View Townhomes complex in Odessa.
Podcast brings new leads to Orlando woman's 2006 disappearance
- Wednesday will mark the 12th anniversary of the disappearance of an Orlando woman with ties to the Bay Area. Investigators believe Jennifer Kesse was abducted. A few days after she disappeared, her car was found about a mile from where she lived. No suspects were ever named. Now, not only is the family doing everything they can to find her, but they're getting help from a pair of men who started a podcast dedicated solely to Jennifer's disappearance.
FWC: Fish kills likely due to cold water
- If you think the cold weather has been hard on you, but it's been downright deadly for some sea creatures. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials confirm they have been receiving reports of fish kills. They say certain species just can't handle the sub-tropical water temperatures. In Pasco County, Mike Celentano says he saw hundreds of fish, some dead and others struggling to survive, Friday morning. “They were all over the canal.
Man accused of killing stepson appears before judge - Story
- A Hillsborough County stepfather who is facing charges of child abuse and murder could also face the death penalty. Jack Montgomery had his first appearance hearing Monday morning after investigators say he brutally beat a 7-year-old to death. He's being held on a total of $870,000 bond. The judge agreed with prosecutors who argued the details of this case and Montgomery’s past domestic violence issues were too much to ignore.
Man accused of killing stepson appears before judge - Story
- A Hillsborough County stepfather who is facing charges of child abuse and murder could also face the death penalty. Jack Montgomery had his first appearance hearing Monday morning after investigators say he brutally beat a 7-year-old to death. He's being held on a total of $870,000 bond. The judge agreed with prosecutors who argued the details of this case and Montgomery’s past domestic violence issues were too much to ignore.
Two arrested for allegedly beating up, robbing autistic man
- An autistic man says he was the victim of an unprovoked attack that left him bruised and bloodied. The victim spoke to FOX 13 under the condition of anonymity. He is 22 years old but because of developmental disabilities and autism, his mental capacity is that of a 15-year-old. He says it happened Monday at a park near his Hillsborough County home. Two men approached him about the theft of a cellphone. He told the men he didn't know what they were talking about, but they didn't accept his answer.
Florida Black Bear shot illegally in Levy County - Story
- A Levy County woman tells FOX 13 she refused to let a pair of men get away with the body of a black bear after she claims they illegally shot and killed the animal. “I heard the shot and I burst out of my house and the bear was right there on that curb,” said Jayne Avery. Avery says she feared the worst last week when she heard the single gunshot outside the door at her apartment complex. When she came out, she says she saw a black bear shot dead and two men trying to take it away.
Troopers: Drivers to blame for I-4 being country's deadliest
- Whether it's overturned semis or small Cessnas making emergency landings, there's no telling what you may encounter on Interstate 4. And for local residents, it's no secret the main connector between Tampa, Orlando, and Daytona Beach can be tough to travel. “There's always traffic, there's always construction,” complained local resident John Bockover. “Literally every morning I’m on my way to work, it's an accident on I-4,” said resident Elijah Moore.
One month and no leads in Seminole Heights murders
- It has now been one month since the first person in a trio of southeast Seminole Heights murders was killed, and investigators explain they are still looking for leads as to who shot the victims and why. FOX13 spoke with Angelique DuPree, Benjamin Mitchell’s aunt, who explained it's hard for her family to fully cope with his passing because of constant reminders throughout the neighborhood. “The most hard part it's like we're not able to move forward from this,” said DuPree.
Investigators: Dog bit trick-or-treater who opened front door
- A Pinellas County family is still recovering from the horror of a dog attack on Halloween. The family was trick-or-treating when a dog attacked their toddler. The child and dog were separated shortly after the encounter. The toddler was hospitalized but his injuries would turn out to only be minor. Now the focus turns to how the attack happened, and whether or not the dog named “Lucy” will be considered a danger to the community.
Pinellas Co. nears completion of Irma debris cleanup
- Calls for cleanup are still happening in portions of the Bay Area, with piles of debris lingering in the front yards of some following Hurricane Irma. But officials in Pinellas County say they are inching closer to clearing the streets completely. Pinellas County Debris Management Coordinator Sean Tipton says he knows some residents wish the process was quicker but explains the trash Irma left behind is no small job to remove.
Proposed bill makes texting and driving primary offense
- Emotional parents pled their case to the state of Florida at Tuesday’s state Senate committee on distracted driving. All of the parents at the hearing had lost a child because of a distracted driver. Now they're urging state leaders to take a stand against texting and driving. Demetrius Branca told the committee about his son, Anthony who he says was rear-ended while riding his motorcycle to school. “If it causes some hassle, you know a lot of things cause hassle.
Seminole Heights residents hold vigil for murder victims
As the investigation into three murders in southeast Seminole Heights continues, the people living in the community are still left with more questions than answers. But Sunday night their focus was to once again find support in one another through a neighborhood walk. Some family members of victims spoke briefly and led the walk as the community supported them. “Somebody saw my son on the floor all bloody his chest his neck my son blood still on the floor right now there,” said Casimir Naiboa.
Tampa admits slow debris removal, but promises speed-up
- The city of Tampa admits there have been setbacks in clearing debris after Hurricane Irma. An estimated 85 percent of residents still have debris which needs to be removed, according to Tampa's Public Works Administrator Brad Baird. But Baird says more help is on the way. Baird says it's a major undertaking for the city to gather an estimated 100,000 cubic yards of debris left behind from Hurricane Irma.
Teen with autism attacked by classmate, parents say
- An irate mother and father sat down only with FOX 13 after their teenage son was the victim of a brutal attack, they say, at the hands of his classmates. Holly Fischofer and her husband, Craig argue school officials at Lecanto Middle School in Citrus County never did enough to stop the violence in the first place. “I'm kind of in bunker mentality right now; take care of him, take care of defending him, and getting him the help he needs,” said Holly Fischofer.
Man arrested after spraying teen and dog with pepper spray - Story
- A Pasco County family is frustrated after a run-in with their neighbor left them and their dog covered in pepper spray. Al Stricker describes the almost unreal encounter he had with his neighbor Nicholas Sofarelli. “He was right there at the fence trying to get me. It was just weird,” said Al Stricker. “I don’t know if it was drugs. I don’t know if it was alcohol.
Protesters want Confederate flag removed in Kennesaw - CBS46 News
A group of protesters voiced their concern to take down a Confederate flag in Kennesaw. While some argue it honors an era, others say it's offensive and needs to go. The back and forth over what should happen to the flag is only getting started. Reid Jones is a self-proclaimed political activist speaking out against the flag that honors a Confederate-era train conductor. "People don't want to talk about it because they're set in their ways, won't hear the side of education," he says.
Man says he was robbed at cemetery - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
A man told CBS46 he was held at gunpoint at a cemetery. His alleged attacker surprised him as he used the graveyard as a shortcut home, and now the victim's concerned this could happen to someone else. The Carrollton man told his story only to CBS46, explaining his usual shortcut home through the cemetery almost became his final resting place. "I wasn't going to look at his face because something in my mind started telling me if I looked at his face, he would probably shoot me," he said.
Black bear sighted in Suwanee - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
People living in a metro Atlanta neighborhood are on the lookout for a black bear. It's been roaming through backyards in the River Laurel Community in Suwanee. The concern now, particularly with children living nearby, is what could happen if the animal gets aggressive? "I think he got halfway up and then he must have reached out because I don't see any marks up there," says Jonathan Schaefer. So just how did the bear manage to help himself to a feast meant for the birds?
Police officer dragged; Was chase worth the risk? - CBS46 News
A police officer was dragged, and CBS46 is asking investigators if the reason police gave chase in this case was worth the risk. The man police followed out of a Rockdale County pharmacy was trying to fill a fake prescription. Employees at the store were savvy enough to notice the fake prescription and hold the guy in place while calling 911. But when officers got there, he broke away and took off up the street, eventually dragging an officer in a pickup.
Life and death could come down to dollars, cents at animal shelt - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 is asking questions about a recent change at a metro Atlanta animal shelter. We wanted to know what impact the chance to save lives of more animals could have on your tax dollars. We're checking on how public money is being spent in Fayette County, where life and death could come down to dollars and cents. Just under 30 dogs and more than 40 cats are calling the Fayette County Animal Shelter home. So we question a county leader on the commissioners' decision to keep these animals alive longer.
State Senator speaks out after Henry County rescinds offer to sc - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 is staying on top of new developments in the superintendent saga one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts is now facing. We previously told you Henry County rescinded their offer to the finalist for the position. Now we're talking to the state senator getting involved, who believes racism was at the root of the board's decision.
Driving instructor explains rules of the road following deadly c - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
Two Gwinnett County teens died in a crash Sunday night, and we've confirmed that three other teenagers in one of the cars involved were all under 17-years-old. Witnesses tell police the group was speeding. Just weeks before school beings for much of metro Atlanta, the tragedy prompted us to track down the rules of the road when it comes to the restrictions placed on young drivers.
Atlanta changes ordinance after child was killed by dog - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 spoke one-on-one with the family of a 6-year-old killed during a dog attack in Atlanta. They're reacting to recent changes in the city's animal control ordinance that deal with vicious and dangerous dogs. CBS46 spoke with Logan Braantz' uncle, who hopes the new regulations can prevent another tragedy. "His friends still walk to the house and ask if his brother can play, but Logan's not there," said Andie Brasley.
Officials consider lifting ban on dock cams at Lake Lanier - CBS46 News
CBS46 has learned that authorities are considering lifting a 13-year ban on dock cameras at Lake Lanier. Whether they're catching crimes at our homes, or in the stores where we shop, the unblinking eye of surveillance cameras are commonplace. "I think that'd be nice, to have cameras out there on the docks," says boater Orlando Lewis. Boaters like Lewis feel that allowing people to mount and monitor cameras on their own docks around the lake could make it safer.
Four students accused of sexually assaulting another student on - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
Four Douglas County students are accused of sexually assaulting another student on an elementary school bus. CBS46 questioned the school district for details about what exactly happened. They refused an on-camera interview but district officials confirm four students were involved in "an inappropriate sexual incident" with another student.
School bus driver charged after accident that killed 2 brothers - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
Nearly a week after the funerals for two teenage brothers, CBS46 has learned the driver of the school bus they slammed into will now face criminal charges. Warrants have been issued for the school bus driver, but he's not in custody yet. Charles Pitts is the Fulton County Schools bus driver who Roswell police say was behind the wheel during the deadly wreck on April 24.
Surviving teen awake from coma after crash killed her four frien - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 saw Lexus Todd for the first time, the only teen who made it out of a crushed SUV alive on April 24. She woke up Thursday after being in a coma, but her family says it could be months before she's back home. We spoke with the grandmother of Lexus, Priscilla Todd. She says Lexus is awake, but still has little memory about the wreck that killed her friends. "She thinks she just came to the hospital today.
13-year-old accidentally shoots self showing off gun on social m - CBS46 News
Family members say a metro Atlanta middle school student was showing off a gun on social media when he accidentally shot himself. Family members say he traded his iPhone for the gun about four days before shooting himself. They believe his death didn't have to happen if someone had spoken up. Heart-stopping screenshots show Malachi Stephens' last social media post, which showed the danger he had right by his side. "That is my godson, Malacki.
Series of car break-ins lead to police chases in Forsyth County - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
There was a pair of wild chases through the Atlanta suburbs after a series of car break-ins. Investigators say the thieves responsible also stole two getaway cars that they crashed while running from police. CBS46 was told that a man saw one of the men stealing his car early on Monday and called police, but by the time they got there, the teenage suspects had no intention on giving up easily. What's usually the place where the Ketempi family plays soccer was instead the location of a crime scene.
Firefighter's cars broken into while responding to emergencies - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
A manhunt is on for thieves who made off with a haul of guns stolen from our first responders. This time, crooks hit cars right outside three Forsyth County fire stations, which is the second time this has occurred in less than three months. Forsyth County Fire Chief Jason Shivers didn't mince words about how he and his fellow firefighters are feeling after eight personal vehicles of first responders were broken into Thursday. "That's exactly what they are, they're cowardly people," says Shivers.
Fundraiser started for man living in home without bathroom - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
It may look like almost every other home along a stretch of a Fayette County road, but walk inside and you'll quickly realize something very important is missing. "I ain't had a bathroom before," says Walter Prayor. He has lived in the house basically his whole life, and in-fact helped build it alongside his father and uncle in 1948. But as decades passed, so did loved ones of the now 81-year-old man. "My father, he died out, my mother died out and just left me here by myself," says Prayor.
Woman becomes victim of dog attack while trying to escape from s - CBS46 News
CBS46 is uncovering bizarre new details linked to January's deadly mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. A metro Atlanta woman died in the attack. Now we've learned another woman out of Lawrenceville thought she'd found a safe place to hide, but instead became the victim of a vicious dog attack. Overwhelming panic took over for many passengers at the airport as investigators say a gunman started shooting inside a terminal, killing five people and injuring six.
Morrow forced to borrow ambulance from neighboring city - CBS46 News
CBS46 has discovered that the ambulance fleet in Morrow is in such bad shape that the city has had to borrow emergency vehicles from a neighboring town. The mayor says they have 2.5 trucks operational -- one is borrowed, while two others have engine issues. With so many of their emergency vehicles in bad shape, we asked the mayor if any lives were at risk.
Man accused of robbing 3 restaurants in Canton - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
Valentine's Day was supposed to be a day of love, but for some business owners it began with their restaurants being burglarized. Investigators say one burglar broke into at least three eateries in Canton. A manager at La Parilla says the crook spent more than 15 minutes trying to break open the cash register. He got away with cash but his crime spree was just getting started. "I guess he couldn't find a way to open it," says manager Nelly Silva.
Police: Man pulls machete on officer after Super Bowl loss - CBS46 News
CBS46 has obtained dramatic video from a police body camera that captured tense moments in Newnan after the Super Bowl. A man gets aggressive following the game's crushing loss, whipping out a machete in the melee, and when police are called, he does not back down. We spoke with the chief of the Newnan Police Department and learned the man also had two guns in his pockets. The chief says he's proud of his officers and how they used non-lethal force before things got worse.
Grassroots movement against Trump growing in Georgia - CBS46 News
An emerging grassroots movement protesting President Donald Trump and his agenda is growing a chapter right here in Georgia. The group's members are calling themselves Indivisible and they are taking their message straight to state and local leaders. This is happening across the country with demonstrators disrupting community meetings and even a speech from a congressman. A local chapter held a resistance meeting on Friday.
Mother says her son was beaten in school restroom - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 is looking into the claims of a metro Atlanta mother who says her son was cornered and beaten in a high school restroom. She says the violent attack happened at Lithonia High School without school facility or police officers ever knowing. She also said that for other kids the fight would have been just that -- a fight. But for her son who has a serious heart condition, it could have been deadly.
Police: Men attempt to rob McDonald's in Fayetteville at gun poi - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
Dramatic video you'll only see on CBS46 shows would-be crooks shooting their way into a metro Atlanta restaurant. The group held one employee captive at gun point as the wild scene unfolded on surveillance cameras. The incident occurred at a McDonald's in Fayetteville. Investigators are still trying to figure out if this was a targeted act or random. The robbers caught the employees at a door as they were closing for the night with their guns out demanding cash. The only way to get in was to shoot.
Police: Men exposed themselves to victims in Carrollton - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
CBS46 is following the hunt for not one, but two men detectives say are targeting unsuspecting women. The men are exposing themselves in public places, but the fear is unless they are caught, these men could soon be involved in more violent acts. The first incident happened at an area CVS Pharmacy, where police say a man approached a person, got their attention, and then exposed himself when the victim looked at him.
Animal shelter says rumors of mass euthanasia not true - CBS46 News
CBS46 is getting answers after rumors swirled around about a metro Atlanta animal control division shutting down during a renovation and the possibility they'd be killing the dogs left behind when they closed the shelter door. Clayton County Animal Control Captain Anthony Thuman is setting the record straight. He says online talk of mass euthanasia is nothing more than fantasy.
Teen robbed, forced to strip after dating app encounter - CBS46 News
A metro Atlanta teen is thankful to be alive after meeting up with a woman he met online. The 19-year-old, who wanted to remain anonymous, says he met a woman by the name of Destiny on the dating app Plenty of Fish. He tells CBS46 Destiny and another female came to pick him up at home. The three started driving but eventually parked in an area of Bankhead after the women said their GPS was having problems. Moments later, three armed men approached his window. "They had guns, he's shoving it at me.
Person of interest ID'd after prospective car buyer loses $31,00 - CBS46 News
Police are looking for Jack Oviedo, who they said conned a man out of $31,000 when he tried to buy a car. (SOURCE: Gwinnett Police) Police have identified a Buford man as a suspect who philandered a victim out of $31,000 when he tried to buy a car. The victim, an Auburn man, was scammed out of over $31,000 by an out-of-state dealer over the internet on Tuesday. Police have secured a warrant for the arrest of Jack Oviedo, 25, for theft by taking.
Suspect found in attic after standoff in Barrow County - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports
Police say a suspect was eventually found in an attic after a standoff in Barrow County on Monday. Police say Joshua Smith was accused of driving a stolen car in Gwinnett County, which led to a pursuit that was picked up by police in Auburn, Ga, located northeast of Atlanta. Smith hit a sign after driving to the Shadybrock subdivision, which is when he ran into a house, according to authorities.
Suspect found in attic after standoff in Barrow County - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
Police say a suspect was eventually found in an attic after a standoff in Barrow County on Monday. Police say Joshua Smith was accused of driving a stolen car in Gwinnett County, which led to a pursuit that was picked up by police in Auburn, Ga, located northeast of Atlanta. Smith hit a sign after driving to the Shadybrock subdivision, which is when he ran into a house, according to authorities.
Suspect found in attic after standoff in Barrow County - CBS46 News
Police say a suspect was eventually found in an attic after a standoff in Barrow County on Monday. Police say Joshua Smith was accused of driving a stolen car in Gwinnett County, which led to a pursuit that was picked up by police in Auburn, Ga, located northeast of Atlanta. Smith hit a sign after driving to the Shadybrock subdivision, which is when he ran into a house, according to authorities.
Burglary victims take matters into their own hands after repeate - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
Three suspects are in custody Friday after a woman in Coweta County took matters into her own hands to catch them. Darlene Brogdon said, over a two-week period, burglars repeatedly victimized her parents’ Newnan area business. That’s until one night, she armed herself with a 9MM pistol and prepared to protect her family. “I was going to keep them here one way or the other I wasn't trying to hurt them I just wanted them caught,” Brogdon.
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