Judge Rules Against Group Trying to Stop Florida's Black Bear Hunt

Tallahassee, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Florida's bear hunt is still on this December after a judge ruled against an attempt to block it. A Leon County judge denied an emergency request to stop the limited hunt scheduled for early December, though she didn't dismiss the larger lawsuit challenging whether the hunt follows the state constitution. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it followed proper scientific guidelines and public input before approving the hunt. Opponents argue the agency relied on outdated data and made a political decision rather than a scientific one. The judge has given both sides until mid-December to submit their positions before deciding on the full case.

Arrest Made After Fatal Shooting at Milton Park

Milton, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting at Lucille Johnson Park in Milton. Jayden Jamarco Wright was taken into custody after police say he shot 31-year-old Tervon Jackson multiple times Monday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing three men flee the scene. Officers searched using K-9 units that tracked the suspects to a wooded area near Pine Street. Police say they found three males hiding in the water and recovered two semi-automatic handguns at the scene. Wright is being held without bond. The investigation is ongoing, and no other arrests have been announced.

Brevard County Teen's Cruise Ship Death Ruled A Homicide

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Details are out on the death of a Brevard County teenager on a cruise ship. Anna Kepner's death certificate was issued yesterday. It shows the 18-year-old was strangled to death, and there were no signs of sexual assault, drugs or alcohol. She was found dead three weeks ago on a cruise ship after it docked at Port Miami. Family members say Kepner's 16-year-old step-brother is a suspect, but no charges have been filed. Anna's grandmother tells ABC News that Anna and her step-brother were two peas in a pod and just like brother and sister.