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Bradenton Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges, Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison
Andre Adams Jr., a 43-year-old Bradenton resident with a prior conviction for cocaine trafficking, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. According to a report from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Adams is now facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 5 years and could potentially spend up to forty years in federal prison, with his sentencing slated for October 15.
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Bradenton man arrested in connection with 2023 homicide
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Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
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