Odd News and Facts For June 28, Paul Bunyan, Pray Montana and More

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Tennessee couple find, return $12,000 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., June 27 (UPI) — A Tennessee couple who found a bag containing more than $12,000 on top of a convenience store trash can said it never crossed their minds to keep the money.

NYC man sues over prison dining NEW YORK, June 27 (UPI) — An ex-inmate is suing New York City for $80 million, accusing officers at Rikers Island of forcing him to eat too fast, causing him to need life-saving surgery.

Man robbed beauty salon after bank attempt BRENTWOOD, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — Police in Florida said a man accused of robbing a beauty salon allegedly failed in an attempt to rob a bank just prior to the crime.

Victim arrested alongside alleged thief MOUNT HOLLY, N.J., June 27 (UPI) — New Jersey police said a man whose bank teller spent nearly $100,000 from his bank account was found to have deposited nearly $550,000 from phony tax returns.

Man arrested with 26 pot plants in home HOLT, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — Authorities in Florida said a man arrested for cultivating marijuana plants told them he had done his research before growing the cannabis.

Police: Naked man smashed flood car HOLIDAY, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — Authorities in Florida said they arrested a man who neighbors said was naked when he used a golf club to smash up a car that was stranded by floodwaters.

Prison spared for woman with 3 DUIs in 18 days TAMPA, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — An 18-year-old Florida woman who was charged with driving under the influence three times in 18 days was sentenced to a residential drug treatment program.

Man traveling from Minnesota to Florida in kayak TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — A Florida man is traveling from the northernmost point in Minnesota to the southernmost point of Key West, Fla., in a kayak.

Officer fired for texting suspect PLANTATION, Fla., June 27 (UPI) — Police in Florida said an officer lost his job after text messaging with a friend who was about to be busted by a SWAT team.

Montana town up for auction PRAY, Mont., June 27 (UPI) — A Montana auctioneer said Wednesday night’s auction for an entire 5-acre town includes a residence, a community center and a general store.