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Florida upholds death penalty for gang member convicted in 2008 murders
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld two first-degree murder convictions and a death sentence for a Broward County gang member involved in a 2008 crime spree. Justices rejected a series of arguments raised by James Herard, who was found guilty of 18 gang-related felonies, including the murders of Eric Jean-Pierre and Kiem Huynh.
South Florida Community Responds to Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
SOUTH FLORIDA – As Jamaica braces for the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, nationals and friends of the Diaspora have begun community response to assist the country in its recovery process. Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair, who is also Chair of the South Florida Caribbean Consular Corp has expressed appreciation...
Will rain dampen Fourth of July celebrations?
ORLANDO, Fla. – As we celebrate the Fourth of July, all of Central Florida will be dealing with dangerous heat and scattered storms through Thursday afternoon and into the early evening hours. TEMPERATURES. Highs for Independence Day will remain much hotter than normal, with temperatures climbing into the mid-...
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy, co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, has been selected to be a 2024 inductee into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, it was announced July 2. Each year, the governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women,...
Hurricane Beryl's rapid intensification has emergency managers mulling survival timelines
Beryl’s 24-hour ratchet from a tropical nuisance to a Cat 4 menace should energize discussions about what happens when the forecast for ruination comes with only a day’s notice, leading emergency managers said. The low-lying Florida Keys may not be able to fully flee to the mainland. Shelters would have to muster employees...
Pye-Barker Acquires Cox Fire Protection in Florida
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired one of the Southeast’s top fire protection companies, Cox Fire Protection. With three locations in Florida, Cox Fire Protection has synergies with Pye-Barker’s nearby branches, enhancing the company’s ability to provide long-term service and maintenance to commercial customers, according to an announcement.
Hillsborough students lag behind state average for test scores, Pinellas is above average
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Newly released test results show student improvements across Florida. The Florida Department of Education announced that the results from this year's Florida Assessment of Student Thinking demonstrated "substantial student growth throughout the school year and notable year-over-year improvement across the state," according to a news release.
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