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Bathroom behavior got this Florida man kicked off his flight

FORT MYERS — Frequent flyer tip: if you're going to use the airplane bathroom, take good aim. Otherwise, you might be grounded.Flight attendants say Dante Bencivenga left a mess and urine all over the floor of the bathroom on a Spirit Airlines flight before takeoff Thursday night.According to WBBH TV , the 58-year-old was escorted off the plane and charged with trespassing and disorderly [...]
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Bagdad Mill Site Park restroom construction to begin

Restrooms are coming soon to the popular Bagdad Mill Site Park. A.E. New Jr., the design-build contractor, anticipates the project will be complete by the end of March. The restroom facility will be approximately 350 square feet and feature four, individual family-style restrooms and a maintenance/storage closet.When completed, the restroom will be open during park hours, sunrise to sunset. The budget for the project is $143,000, which is funded by a combination of Local Option Sales [...]
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US to end special protections for Salvadoran immigrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's decision, while not surprising, will send shivers through parts of Washington, Los Angeles, New York, Houston and other metropolitan areas that are home to large numbers of Salvadorans, who have enjoyed special protection since earthquakes struck the Central American country in 2001.
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