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Sheriff: 12-Year-Old Died After Being Given Smoothies for Injuries
A mother and stepfather are charged for allegedly treating a 12-year-old's life-threatening injuries with smoothies. A Florida jury returns a verdict for Susan Lorincz. (8/16/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Despite growing concerns over rising condo costs, Florida Senate leader rules out special session
It’s been 14 years since Thereza Teixeira purchased her condo in Aventura, but she doesn’t hesitate to tell you exactly why she loves it. “Beautiful views,” she said. “Location, beautiful neighborhood.”. It is a place she plans to live in for a long time. But she...
Backlash arises after Florida school accused of throwing out LGBTQ-themed books
A report about library books, including "many on LGBTQ+ topics and religious studies," being hauled away by administrators at the New College of Florida sparked angry reactions from civil liberties groups on Friday.
'Dollars are real as is our grassroots support' says Florida GOP party chairman Even Power
The Republican Party of Florida said Friday it has raised more than $13.47 million since July 1. That's on top of last weekend's announcement that the number of GOP registered voters, more than 5 million across Florida, is a million more than the total number of people registered with the state's Democratic Party....
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces August Books of the Month
“As the school year begins, students should be reading books that make them excited to learn and prepare them for the school year,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. “I encourage all students to open a book this month and ready their mind for classes over the next school year.” The post Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., announces August Books of the Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
New election laws cause one FL elections supervisor to tighten scrutiny on VBM ballots
St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes says that when it comes to verifying a voter’s signature on their vote-by-mail ballot, her philosophy has always been to “err” on the side of the voter. But no more. “We used to err on the side of the voter, but with the scrutiny that we are under […]
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