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Your Florida Daily: Medical examiner’s investigator accused of stealing credit card info from the dead
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Broward Medical Examiner’s Office investigator is in trouble with the law, accused of stealing the credit card information of a dead person and using it to swipe $450.
According to an arrest warrant, 38-year-old Darrell Reid worked for the Broward Medical Examiner’s Office documenting scenes by taking photographs.
The records show Reid was called to a home in Coral Springs last October where a man had been dead for more than two weeks.
Three days after the man’s body was discovered, his daughter reported some suspicious activity happening on her father’s account.
Two payments of $150 were made to a CashApp account belonging to Reid and another $150 payment to his girlfriend, according to the arrest report.
Investigators said they looked at Reid’s CashApp account and found 25 debit and credit cards as payment sources with some linked to other people who recently died in Broward County.
Coral Springs police also linked his account to the credit card of a man who died in New York City in 2022 when Reid was an investigator for the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office.
Reid resigned just a few days after he was arrested and charged with three counts of criminal use of a dead person’s ID and one count of fraudulent use of a credit card.
Each charge carries a maximum prison term of five years.
Florida lawmakers want to make constitutional amendments harder to pass
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal making it harder to pass amendments to the state constitution.
A house panel approved the measure on Tuesday.
If it becomes law, proposed amendments would need two-thirds support from voters to pass instead of the current minimum of 60%.
Supporters of the change argue it’s too easy to change the constitution but critics say the measure is a way of stifling the voice of the people.
“I can’t think of a better way to protect our Constitution than to raise the bar,” said State Rep. Rick Roth, R-West Palm Beach.
Democrats have a different take.
“It is the content of some of these amendments that certain members of this body don’t like, and that’s why we are making it more difficult,” said State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee.
The legislature does not have the final say on this. The issue will be on the November ballot and if approved in Tallahassee would need 60% support to take effect.
Universal Orlando unveils Epic Universe theme park
Universal Orlando giving us a first look of its newest park, Epic Universe, set to open in 2025.
The park will include brand new hotels, various thrill rides and themed lands such as Super Nintendo World and “How to Train Your Dragon” – Isle of Berk.
News 6 spoke to theme park expert Dr. Duncan Dickson who says the new park is expected to bring in hundreds more high-paying jobs and tourists to Central Florida.
“Every theme park that opens, adds to the luster of the town and the size and the expanse of Epic — they are going to be able to hold a lot of people there,” said Dr. Dickson.
Universal Orlando made the announcement back in 2019, though the pandemic did put some of the construction of Epic Universe behind.
Random Florida Fact
Today marks 66 years since the first satellite was successfully launched by the United States, lifting off from Cape Canaveral.
Explorer 1 was launched in response to the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik 1, setting off the U.S. Space Age.
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These are the Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Collier County in February.
Data provided by: Royal Shell Real Estate.
1. 4115 Cutlass Lane, Naples
List price: $28,750,000
Sold price: $25,000,000
Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
Size: 6,291 square feet
Year built: 2022
Days on market: 355
Amenities: Gulf Access, Boat Dock/Lift, Jet Ski Lift, Beach Access, Private Pool/Spa, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen/Shower
View: Basin
2. 1365 Spyglass Lane, Naples
List price: $21,500,000
Sold price: $19,950,000
Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
Size: 6,736 square feet
Year built: 2023
Days on market: 76
Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock, Beach Access, Clubhouse, Tennis Court, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit/Grill, Deck, Fence, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Bay
3. 600 Galleon Drive, Naples
List price: $19,995,000
Sold price: $18,100,000
Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
Size: 7,195 square feet
Year built: 2002
Days on market: 104
Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock, Tennis Court, Private Pool, Outdoor Kitchen
View: Bay
4. 1818 6th Street S., Naples
List price: $19,495,000
Sold price: $18,000,000
Neighborhood/Development: Aqualane Shores
Size: 6,305 square feet
Year built: 2025
Days on market: 0
Amenities: Gulf Access, Boat Dock, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Deck, Outdoor Kitchen/Shower
View: Canal
5. 1640 Dolphin Court, Naples
List price: $15,995,000
Sold price: $15,150,000
Neighborhood/Development: Royal Harbor
Size: 6,500 square feet
Year built: 2025
Days on market: 65
Amenities: Bayfront, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit/Grill, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Bay
6. 1040 2nd Street S., Naples
List price: $13,495,000
Sold price: $12,000,000
Neighborhood/Development: Olde Naples
Size: 5,486 square feet
Year built: 2020
Days on market: 20
Amenities: Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill
View: Landscaped Area
7. 436 Putter Point Court, Naples
List price: $10,900,000
Sold price: $10,100,000
Neighborhood/Development: The Moorings
Size: 5,156 square feet
Year built: 2025
Days on market: 62
Amenities: Private Pool/Spa, Fence, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Landscaped Area
8. 16961 Sud Cortile Court, Naples
List price: $7,897,000
Sold price: $7,650,000
Neighborhood/Development: Mediterra
Size: 5,128 square feet
Year built: 2015
Days on market: 49
Amenities: Lakefront, Beach Access, Clubhouse, Community Pool, Golf Course, Lap Pool, Private Membership, Putting Green, Tennis Court, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Courtyard, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Golf Course, Lake
9. 2900 Indigobush Way, Naples
List price: $7,750,000
Sold price: $7,625,000
Neighborhood/Development: Grey Oaks
Size: 6,605 square feet
Year built: 2000
Days on market: 93
Amenities: Clubhouse, Community Pool/Spa, Concierge Services, Golf Course, Lap Pool, Private Membership, Putting Green, Sauna, Tennis Court, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
View: Golf Course
10. 424 Spinnaker Drive, Naples
List price: $7,250,000
Sold price: $6,825,000
Neighborhood/Development: The Moorings
Size: 4,724 square feet
Year built: 2025
Days on market: 59
Amenities: Beach Access, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Courtyard, Deck, Fence, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Landscaped Area
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A Florida woman confessed to stabbing her 76-year-old roommate to death before covering his body with a tarp, stealing his truck and driving away from the scene, according to authorities.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Shannon R. Giblin, 48.
Shannon R. Giblin (Photo: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)
In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to a home on Sunday after they received a report about a person who was not breathing. When they arrived at the home, they found a man, later identified as Paul De Wayne Bradley, who was dead.
Police said they tracked Giblin down in Bradley’s truck, which was missing from the driveway, in Sarasota County.
“As Charlotte County detectives questioned Giblin, she provided a confession to stabbing Bradley following an argument,” Sheriff Bill Prummell said in the release.
“After realizing that the victim was beyond help, Giblin then covered Bradley with a tarp and left the scene in the victim’s pickup truck,” Prummell added.
Online jail records show Giblin was charged with second-degree murder, as well as grand theft of a motor vehicle.
“I want to recognize my Major Crimes detectives who worked this case through the night and identified the suspect quickly,” Prummell said. “They truly show a dedication to their craft and the results are irrefutable. I also want to thank the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for their quick actions in locating and detaining her based on the intelligence my team was able to share. As I have always said, Southwest Florida is fortunate to have law enforcement who work together so effectively for the people we serve.”
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Giblin is being held without bond, according to the release.
There are two No Kings protests planned for the Treasure Coast; one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce.
No Kings Day protests are scheduled for March 28, with over a thousand protests planned across the United States.
Organizers say the No Kings events will challenge President Donald Trump as he escalates “his attempts to control us.” Dozens of protests are planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast.
Here’s what to know about the protests.
What is a No Kings protest?
No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Donald Trump and his administration.
“It is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country,” according to the nokings.org website. “If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken.”
One core principle of No Kings is a commitment to nonviolent action. The organization’s website states participants should seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with dissenters and act lawfully.
No Kings protest in Stuart
No Kings protest in Fort Pierce
No Kings protests in Florida
There are dozens of protests planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast, with one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce. Find a protest near you.
Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.
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