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After seven hours of counting ballots, the initiative that would turn Newberry Elementary School, Oak View Middle School, and Newberry High School into community-based, public charter schools failed to pass on Wednesday.
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A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state's long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the call, ruling that law enforcement officers performing their official duties can be secretly recorded because they have no expectation of privacy. -
As Casey leaned against the wooden railing on the third-floor unit in Seacrest, it suddenly gave way – “the next thing I knew, I was falling to the ground,” he said – and he plummeted backward into sand dunes and foliage below. The avid golfer and daily jogger from Atlanta was badly injured. -
The move brings Florida's law against stalking into the digital age, when inexpensive and widely available technology makes it easier than ever to track someone's movements minute by minute without their knowledge.
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Columbia University president faces House committee investigating antisemitism on campus
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Boeing whistleblowers testify about company's safety issues and design errors
How Kharkiv is coping after 2 years of war and constant Russian strikes
News Wrap: Biden calls for higher tariffs on Chinese metal products
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
How recent Russian attacks on power plants have ravaged Ukraine’s energy system
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St. Francis House is temporarily suspending daily meal services due to financial struggles. -
Jada Turner has never once suited up for the Gators, but her impact can be felt throughout the program. At 15 years old, Jada has dealt with more than her fair share of adversity. -
While there will be many vendors, activities and planes this year, one person in particular is missing.
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