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A local man has been arrested after he allegedly abused a child and her dog, lawmen say.The man, 47-year-old Damon Becnel of Destin, was charged Jan. 2 with child cruelty and cruelty to animals.According to his Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, on Dec. 24 the child reported that she was physically abused the day before by Becnel and provided video of the incident to investigators.

By taking steps to make audiences think it's just some "Alien" ripoff, "Underwater" tricks us into caring about its characters by showing how much they care for each other, but doesn't forget an iconic aspect of the sci-fi horror classic that often gets overlooked.

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Karen M., a Florida Time reader misses NYE memories at the annual Orange Bowl Parade that ran for 65-years and has been replaced with other festivities. 

Dig a little deeper, learn a little more with these resources:

A look back at the old Orange Bowl Parade in downtown Miami: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown-miami/article223494915.html

Flashback Miami - Orange Bowl Parade: https://flashbackmiami.com/2015/12/24/orange-bowl-parade/

ORANGE BOWL ORGANIZERS CANCEL 65-YEAR-OLD PARADE: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2002-03-12-0203120236-story.html

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The International Olympic Committee has barred competitors participating in this summer's Tokyo Games from using its platform to make political protests or demonstrations. Apparently, the IOC is so powerful it can ban Freedom of Speech.

See You In The Morning - Daily Savannah Morning News Headlines - January 10, 2020

Hunter Army Airfield and Chatham County enter first intergovernmental service agreement

Baby right whale spotted with deep wounds off Georgia coast

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