News Roundup: Accused Cat Killer Wants to Go to College

Remember Tyler Weinman the accused cat killer? He's still under house arrest, but he wants the judge to make an exception so he can start classes at Miami-Dade college. [CBS4]Federal wildlife officials want to ban the import of Burmese python and other large exotic snakes that have a habbit of...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

January 21, 2010

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Remember Tyler Weinman the accused cat killer? He's still under house arrest, but he wants the judge to make an exception so he can start classes at Miami-Dade college. [CBS4]
Federal wildlife officials want to ban the import of Burmese python and other large exotic snakes that have a habbit of finding their way from pet stores into the wilds of the Everglades. [Herald]
The Miami Herald decided to extend the closing date on it's dragged out deal to sell its parking lot yet again. [SFBJ]
The historic Cypress Gardens will be transformed into a not-so-historic Legoland amusement park. [JustNews]
Several Florida-grown crops, including sweet corn, green beans, squash, cucumbers, melons and tomatoes, could see their prices rise thanks to damage done by the cold snap. [CBS4]

Sports

The Charlotte Bobcats absolutely destroyed The Miami Heat 104-65. [LATimes]

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