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SB Tuesday, May 12, 2015 SunSentinel.com Sun Sentinel 5A White House backs bill to curb NSA Americans' privacy. If lawmakers fail to pass a bill by June 1, the bulk collection of Americans' phone records will automatically expire. "Last week's judicial decision just underscores the need for Congress to take action now, so that these important national security authorities are not subject to continued uncertainty," said National Security Council spokesman Edward Price. Under the bipartisan bill, the government would serve a court order on phone companies for data on specific numbers or other "selection terms." McConnell has support from the most hawldsh members of his party conference, such as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, a presidential candidate.

But most analysts say that McConnell's bill is likely to fail. By Ellen Nakashima and Mike DeBonis The Washington Post The Obama administration is urging lawmakers to pass a bipartisan bill that would end the National Security Agency's mass collection of Americans' phone records, an effort that has been boosted by a federal appeals court ruling last week that held the program was unlawful. The White House's support for the USA Freedom Act, which preserves the government's ability to obtain more limited amounts of records, comes as the House is expected to pass it on Wednesday. That sets up a showdown in the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, is backing another bill that would maintain the NSA program of mass collection and renew it through 2020. EVAN VUCCIAP McConnell opposes a bill that would end the mass collection of telligence are expected to issue a letter of support for jjjjw SUSAN STOCKERSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Carlos Sandoval, 18, and bandmates in the West Boca High marching band perform for Duncan Sandys, a former Lord Mayor of Westminster, who came to their high school to officially invite them to perform in England.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch The attorney general and the director of national in man was not arrested. Apperson called police again two days later, reporting that Zimmerman appeared to be following him. Police questioned Zimmerman, but Apperson again declined to press charges. On Monday, news footage captured what appeared to be a bullet hole in the passenger-side window of Zimmerman's Honda Ridgeline SUV before it was towed from the scene shortly after the incident The shooting took place near the entrance to Trail-head Park, which provides access to amultiuse trail and pedestrian bridge that crosses Lake Mary Boulevard. George Paschek, whose backyard is separated from that stretch of Lake Mary Boulevard by a brick wall, said he was working on his lawn Monday afternoon when he heard two bangs that sounded like gunfire.

"When the helicopters flew over, I started looking at the news," he said. His self-described reaction, upon learning the shooting involved the former Neighborhood Watch volunteer: "Zimmerman, holy smokes." Zimmerman fatally shot Martin in Sanford on Feb. 26, 2012, after calling police to report the teenager as a suspicious person. Zimmerman was eventually charged with second-degree murder by a special prosecutor, but he was acquitted at trial in July 2013, on a self-defense argument Since then, he has had several run-ins with the law. In September 2013, his estranged wife and her father accused Zimmerman of threatening them with a gun as the couple tried to divide up their personal belongings.

He was handcuffed that day but soon released. He spent two days in the Seminole County jail in November 2013 after his then-girlfriend accused him of threatening her with a shotgun, pushing her out the door of their home and locking it She later recanted. He was arrested again Jan. 9, accused by Lake Mary police of aggravated assault, but prosecutors backed away from filing criminal charges in that domestic-violence case after they said his accuser changed her story. Staff writer Tiffany Walden contributed to this report.

jeweinertribune.com or 407-420-5171. The smoke shop, tattoo and body-piercing store marked its one-year anniversary April 1L according to the shop's Facebook page. "We have everything you need at Cozy Corner," a post featuring photos of glass pipes, bongs, hookahs and other products said. Situated between a print shop and a pizza shop just off of State Road 7 and with signs designating it a "Vapor Lounge" and "not just a vape store," the Cozy Corner was open for business Monday afternoon. Along with incense, rolling papers, stash cans and all manners of pipes, dozens of flavors of vaping E-liquid apple jacked, moon sugar and yab-ba dabba were on display.

Delapaz was not at the phone records. undermine national security but that it will enhance "I'm very proud of our band program. Not to brag, but these kids work very hard." Larry Shane, band director Square will come to life. Along the route, there's also a statue Sandys said means a great deal to him, one of his great-grandfather: "If you look carefully, he has a wry smile on his face and he's there giving you the thumbs up, saying you've done a great job." Whaley joked with the students about Florida's warm temperature and his English accent. "Thank you for organizing the wonderful weather," he said, drawing laughter.

"Of course, this is exactly what you can expect in London in January. I think you know I'm kidding. The other thing of course to know is, when I wrote it into a notebook containing a list of names and numbers, the warrant said. One week after the second successful buy, the detective returned to the store shortly before noon on April 9 with a search warrant in hand and accompanied by members of the Broward County Drug Task Force. When they entered the store, detectives heard movement and smelled "the strong odor of cannabis" coming from a storage unit connected to the store, the warrant said.

Delapaz ignored repeated commands to come out of the storage room and detectives forced the door open to find large quantities of marijuana and a white the USA Freedom Act, saying they do not think it will so far. The school is also seeking corporate sponsors. Students said they're determined to raise the rest so that everyone in the band can make the trip, including this year's seniors. The group has never gone overseas before, and the news they were being invited to London was met with cheers. "When Mr.

Shane told the entire band, they start-ed freaking out and screaming," said Elizabeth Fusco, 18, a band captain who plays the bassoon and saxophone. "They were so excited. People couldn't stop smiling and laughing." During Monday's ceremony, Sandys read a framed citation that recognized the band's "unparalleled reputation for outstanding performance abilities." He walked the students through the 2.2 -mile route they'll march in about eight months. It goes through landmarks in London, including Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. He told them some history about the area and let them in on local lore: Rumor has it that if Big Ben's bells ring 13 times, the lion statues in Trafalgar cozy made another visit to the store on March 3L Delapaz was not available, but a female employee took the detective's phone number and SHOOTING Continued from Page 1A As of late Monday no one had yet been arrested in the shooting.

Zimmerman, 31, was released from a hospital in Sanford after a brief stay to treat his facial injuries, which were likely caused by flying glass or some other type of debris, according to his attorney, Don West. "I don't believe he had a direct hit with a bullet," West said. A police spokeswoman, Officer Bianca Gillett, described Zimmerman's wounds as "minor." The incident is the latest in a string of well-publicized encounters with police since Zimmerman was acquitted on a charge he murdered Martin, a 17-year-old, unarmed black youth whose death became an international cause celebre when Zimmerman wasn't immediately arrested. Few details of Monday's incident were released, but Gillett said police became involved when Zimmerman flagged down an officer about 1 p.m. along busy Lake Mary Boule- vard, near Rinehart Road.

Simul- taneously, Gillett said, a "third Apperson party" called police on Apperson's behalf. Both Zimmerman and Apperson told police they'd been involved in a shooting, Gillett said. Neither was facing charges Monday afternoon. Bracknell said both men had asked to speak to attorneys before questioning. Late Monday, Mark Ne-Jame of NeJame Law told reporters he'd been hired to represent Apperson.

He did not explain what led to the shooting. Apperson "simply maintained that he acted in self-defense," NeJame said. "We see everything to suggest that is correct and nothing to suggest otherwise but we do not think it is appropriate to get into any of the facts specifically right now." In September, Apperson called Lake Mary police to report that Zimmerman had threatened to shoot him while both were driving on Lake Mary Boulevard. Apperson elected not to press charges, so Zimmer POT Continued from Page 1A Four days after his arrest, Delapaz posted $254,000 bond and was released from jail. He has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges: trafficking cocaine, two counts of selling cannabis, possession with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance, court records show.

Delapaz's defense attorney, Hilliard Moldof, was out of town Monday and could not be reached for comment A search of Delapaz's criminal record in Florida shows nothing more serious than numerous traffic BAND Continued from Page 1A day was "stunning, absolutely excellent," Sandys said, exacdy what parade officials seek. With thousands of performers from across the world, the New Year's show is "one of the greatest parades, in arguably the greatest city in the world," said Jonathan Whaley, the event's Director of International Participation, who also made the trip to South Florida. Hundreds of millions of people see it unfold, either from the streets of London or on TV broadcasts shown internationally, he said. "It's a little bit bigger than the Boca parade," joked band director Larry Shane. He said the students are thrilled to be going, and added: "I'm very proud of our band program.

Not to brag, but these kids work very hard." Now they're working hard on fundraising. They need a little over $300,000 to pay for airfare and their six-day stay in London. A car wash and online fundraising page have pulled in about $1,000 arrive here, people say, 'Oh, I love your accent' Just to point out for the record, I don't have an accent. But you do." Later, after exchanging gifts with school officials, Sandys and Whaley stuck around for a while to chat, taste key lime pie made by the school's culinary program and take selfies with students. "To actually see the Lord Mayor well, past Lord Mayor in full gown makes it so much more real," said Jennifer Madie-do, 18, an executive officer in the band and flute and piccolo player.

"Like how it's not just going to be a trip we're taking we're actually going on an official invitation. "It's very humbling to realize they had so many choices and opportunities and they chose us." To learn more about the West Boca Community High School Vanguard, visit wbhsvanguard.org. To help the band get to London, visit bshammas sunsentinel.com, 561-243-6531 or Twitter britsham powder "in plain sight," the warrant said. They also found a bunch of marijuana in the toilet Delapaz told police he tried to "flush cannabis down the toilet when he heard detectives entering the store," the warrant said. In the shop, police confiscated several electronic THC cigarettes and a variety of packaged edible marijuana products, the warrant said.

In the storage room, they found more than 15 ounces of cocaine, a large quantity of marijuana and a bag of psilocybin mushrooms, according to the warrant. tealanezsunsentinel.com, 954-356-4542 or Twitter talanez. TONYA ALANEZSTAFF Cozy Corner Novelties, on Peters Road in Plantation, where police made a drug arrest on April 9. store. A man working the counter declined to comment.

After making the first buy, the undercover detective.