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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

Espinosa evaded impeachment proceedings Earlier this year, a special prosecutor determined there was probable cause to initiate impeachment proceedings against Espinosa following an investigation into potential ethics violations. The investigation contended that Espinosa misappropriated public funds designated for a COVID-19 relief program and neglected to reveal conflicts of interest when distributing the funds to enterprises … Read more

Jackie Chan became the face of a campaign to save one of the world’s most trafficked mammals; his Kung Fu Pangolin campaign urged China to stop buying their scales

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Jackie Chan became the face of a campaign to save one of the world's most trafficked mammals; his Kung Fu Pangolin campaign urged China to stop buying their scales

Jackie Chan, one of China’s best-known film stars, became the face of a high-profile campaign in 2017 aimed at reducing demand for pangolin products and helping protect one of the world’s most trafficked mammals. The campaign, called “Kung Fu Pangolin”, used Chan’s martial-arts image to deliver a simple message to consumers in China and Vietnam, … Read more

What happened to Jackie the bald eagle? Beloved Big Bear eagle suffers health setback as anemia worsens

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The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is being treated, said her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped to 13%. (Screenshot from Ojai Raptor Center Instagram)

Jackie, the beloved bald eagle followed by millions through the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) nest camera, has suffered a medical setback while receiving treatment for a serious illness. Her doctors said Monday that new blood tests showed her anemia had worsened. The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is being treated, said her packed … Read more