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NYC Trump Trial Delays Former Florida Domestic Violence Coalition CEO Carr’s Arraignment
Trump speaks with armed services personnel on Nov. 26, 2020, during a Thanksgiving video teleconference. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craig [...]
‘Take Care of Maya’ Tragedy Ends In $260 Million Verdict For Her Family
A Florida jury has awarded the family of Maya Kowalski over $260 million in damages. By Aron Soloman
A Florida jury has awarded the family of Maya [...]
Federal Lawsuit Ramps Up Anti-Semitic Case Against Tampa DJ Orlando Davis
Davis and Mishiyev at Club Skye in 2004, the night Davis got Mishiyev fired from the club. Photo provided by Erik Mishiyev.
TAMPA, Fla. - A dismis [...]
Florida Ag Commissioner Simpson Says “Bring It On” Over Lawsuit From Hemp Sellers Targeting Kids
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson had a terse message on Monday for those fighting his efforts to prevent hemp seller [...]
Abused, Neglected Pets In Florida Could Get Court-Appointed Representation
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Abused and neglected pets in Florida could get court-appointed representation under a measure filed for the 2024 legislative sessio [...]
Supreme Court Gives Boost To Florida Sports Betting Plan
Source: Unsplash. By Jim Saunders and Dara Kam
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to an appeals court ruling that could help le [...]
Rehearing Rejected In Florida Rental-Car Workplace Shooting
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A divided 1st District Court of Appeal in Florida has rejected a request for a rehearing in a dispute about workers’ compensation i [...]
Union Drops Challenge To Florida State Law
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A union representing Duval County government workers has dropped a challenge to the constitutionality of a new law that places addi [...]
State Of Florida Defends Felon Gun Ban
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Monday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to a state law barring [...]
Ex-Florida State Rep. Harding Set To Learn Fate
Joe Harding (File Photo)
Federal prosecutors say former Florida state Rep. Joe Harding betrayed the “public’s trust” and should be sent to prison. [...]