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After immigration training vote fails, Florida attorney general is investigating. What we know
The state attorney's office will be investigating the members of a Florida city who voted against an agreement for local law enforcement to train as immigration enforcement officers , according to a social media post. "The Fort Myers City Council’s vote to not approve the police department’s 287(g) agreement with ICE is very troubling," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a post to X , formerly Twitter, Monday night after the city council meeting. "Preventing a local law enforcement agency from entering into a 287(g) agreement with the federal government prevents that agency from participating in certain federal...
Law & Crime
Family of teen who died from eating baklava after school staff said there were no nuts inside, then allegedly never called for help, settles lawsuit with district
The family of a teen girl with a nut allergy who died after eating baklava at school — allegedly after school staff told her the dessert was nut-free — has reportedly reached a settlement with the school district. Kayleen Brown, 17, attended Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville,...
Gary Smith
Florida tiny buddle of joy 6lb Chihuahua seeks loving home after owner could no longer care for him
Florida pet parents, meet Coco, a charming 10-year-old Chihuahua, who is currently available for adoption at a local rescue in Orlando, FL, and seeking a loving home. He arrived in rescue care after his previous family could no longer provide for him, but has settled well and now seeking a new family who can offer the care and companionship he deserves. His adoption donation is set at $275.
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Florida resident cashes in $2 million with a $10 ticket
HOLLY HILL, Fla. (CBS12) — A Central Florida man turned $10 into $2 million playing a scratch-off game. The Florida Lottery announced on Tuesday that Holly Hill resident, Bryan Hyers, claimed a top prize of $2 million from the Monopoly Secret Vault scratch-off game. Lottery officials said Hyers bought...
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Investigation reveals dubious testimony, no evidence in 1993 case of Jacksonville man sentenced to death: The Tributary
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This is a condensed version of a story published Tuesday morning in The Tributary. The full story, along with parts two and three of the series, can be found at jaxtrib.org/cold-blooded. On its surface, the prosecution of Kenneth Hartley was like hundreds of others in Jacksonville...