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Anonymous Tip Led to Discovery of Illegal Cockfighting in Central Florida
An anonymous tip led to the discovery of illegal cockfighting in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently followed up on an anonymous tip regarding a possible past-occurred crime, and during the process they discovered a whole different crime occurring. While attempting to make contact with residents at...
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Homeless woman arrested in theft of items from Publix
A homeless woman in Clermont was arrested after claiming the items she stole from Publix were free because she fixed pipes under the store. An officer responded to Publix, located at 250 Citrus Tower Blvd., regarding a woman hiding items in recycled bags around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Clermont Police Department. The caller was familiar with this woman, later identified as 36-year-old Megan Rose Brown, due to previous theft calls.
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Community rallies to support Orlando church after disruption
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a local church’s worship service was interrupted last week, a group dedicated to standing up against discrimination stood out front to ensure the congregation would have a safe place to worship on Sunday. Last week, a service at the Joy Metropolitan Community Church in...
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University of South Florida Under Federal Investigation Over Alleged Race-Based Scholarships and Programs
As the Trump administration channels its efforts into purging what it sees as racial biases in higher education, the University of South Florida (USF) finds itself among more than 50 institutions under heightened scrutiny. The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of investigations into race-based education programs that may exclude white and Asian American students - a bold move aligning with the administration's stated commitment to assess students according to merit and accomplishment, according to ABC Action News.
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‘Your termination was an error:’ Orlando area federal workers react to mass firing reversal
In a significant legal development, two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to temporarily rehire thousands of probationary federal workers who were abruptly dismissed. The judges identified legal issues with the manner in which these mass terminations were executed, challenging the administration’s efforts to cut perceived waste. Among...