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Officer shot, hospitalized after shooting near Busch Gardens
SUMMARY: A 40-year-old Hillsborough County officer was shot once in the leg near Busch Gardens but is now hospitalized in stable condition and in good spirits. The 21-year-old suspect initially had a seemingly cordial conversation with the officer, then shot him and fled. Officers found the suspect with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head; he is believed deceased. The officer, temporarily assigned to patrol duties as a school resource officer during summer, received immediate aid. There is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation continues, focusing on the suspect’s identity and motives.
The officer, Jordan Laupert, who was shot in the leg and hospitalized, is listed in stable condition.
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Camp Dolphins: Fins haven't been able to escape harsh realities of football
SUMMARY: The Miami Dolphins faced tough setbacks early in camp, losing starting cornerback Kater Kohou for the season due to a knee injury sustained during one-on-one drills. Despite the blow, Kohou remains positive. Head coach Mike McDaniel is working closely with new corners Jack Jones and Mike Milton, expecting big roles for them. Quarterback depth is uncertain after departures, but backups Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers have impressed so far. Safety Ashton Davis, seen with a walking boot, is expected to avoid a season-ending injury. Tua Tagovailoa looks forward to preseason action, maintaining a positive attitude as the team prepares for joint practices with the Bears.
On Wednesday, Dolphins fans got the bad news that starting Corner Kader Kohou will be out for the year after suffering a knee injury on Saturday. He was the top returning cornerback for the Fins coming into 2025.
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Officials warn districts to give teacher raises, unions say funding falls short
SUMMARY: As Florida schools prepare to open, tensions rise between state officials and teachers’ unions over pay raises. Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced over $100 million in additional teacher pay but accused some districts and unions of delaying implementation. Kamoutsas warned districts against stalling and threatened action. The Florida Education Association (FEA) criticized the increase as insufficient, highlighting Florida’s low national teacher salary ranking and ongoing staffing issues. State Democrats pushed for a salary bill, which failed. Despite disagreements, the state reports a nearly 30% drop in teacher vacancies and expanded recruitment, while unions continue advocating for more funding.
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Dolphins CB Kader Kohou out for season after training camp injury
SUMMARY: Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou is out for the season due to a right knee injury sustained during Saturday’s training camp practice, confirmed by Head Coach Mike McDaniel. Kohou, the team’s top cornerback after losing Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey, was injured covering Tyreek Hill. This is a significant blow to the Dolphins’ defense, especially with safety Ashton Davis also injured but expected to return. Despite the setback, McDaniel praised Kohou’s positive mindset, expressing confidence in his recovery. The Dolphins have added Jack Jones and Mike Hilton to bolster their thin cornerback depth moving forward.
Mike Cugno reports cornerback Kader Kohou went down grabbing at his right knee after a one-on-one rep against receiver …
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