Here’s a look at some of the stories you may have missed last week:
Alleged Craigslist Roommate Attacker Withdraws 'Stand Your Ground' Defense
A Miami-Dade man accused of brutally beating his new roommate after meeting her on Craigslist is withdrawing his “Stand Your Ground” defense. Byron Mitchell, 39 withdrew the defense at a hearing Thursday. He’s charged with attempted felony murder in the February 2016 incident that left Danielle Jones in a coma for several weeks. Click here for more on the story.
Pee in the Pool: Survey Reveals Disturbing Trends
A new survey finds 40 percent of adults admit they’ve gone to the bathroom in a swimming pool but that’s not the worst information uncovered. Click here for more details on the study.
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Video: Shirtless Florida Man Steals FHP Cruiser to Set Off 149 MPH Chase
A shirtless Florida man stole a Florida Highway Patrol trooper’s car and led a chase reaching nearly 150 mph on the Turnpike. The incident began when a trooper noticed a shirtless man who appeared to need medical assistance on the side of Florida’s Turnpike FHP. When the trooper went to speak to a Road Ranger, the suspect saw an opportunity, jumped behind the wheel and drove away. For more on this story, click here.
Should You Toss or Keep Those Food Items After ‘Best By’ Date?
It may be a common discussion at your home – trying to figure out what to do with food that is past the “Use By” or “Best By” dates. Experts say many of us are tossing out food that is safe to use well beyond those dates. Click here to test your food safety knowledge with a short quiz.
Take a Sneak Peek Inside the World’s First Guitar-Shaped Hotel
Have you seen it? It towers over Hollywood at 35 stories high and glistens in the sun – it’s the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel. The out-of-this-world hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock won’t be opening for a couple of months, but the public is getting an inside look at what they can expect during a stay at this unique spot. Click here for more on this hotel.
