In The News: Tax-refund fraud, Syringe robber arrested, Boy Scouts delay decision, Truck dangles on I-95, National Signing Day
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Serina Braddock on February 6th, 2013 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 11:53 am
Miami U.S. attorney issues warning and crackdown on ID theft, tax-refund fraud – Miami-Dade – MiamiHerald.com – U.S. Attorney Wilfredo Ferrer said ID theft and tax-refund fraud is the “new Medicare fraud” in South Florida. He said the identify theft rate in Miami has reached near-epidemic proportions. Miami Herald
Man armed with syringe robbed pet store, cops say: Man armed with syringe robbed pet store, cops say – OrlandoSentinel.com – A man accused of robbing a pet store near Orlando with an HIV-infected syringe last month was arrested Wednesday, according to police. Orlando Sentinel
Boy Scouts Delay Decision on Admitting Gays – ABC News – The Boy Scouts of America said it needed more time before deciding whether to abolish its policy of excluding gays as scouts or leaders. ABC News
One dead, one rescued as dangling box truck pulled away from I-95 – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com – One was found dead, one injured in a crash that left the truck dangling over an I-95 overpass in South Florida. The Sun Sentinel
SEC Shines Again on National Signing Day – NYTimes.com – SEC dominates the first day recruits could sign letters of intent, National Signing Day. The New York Times
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