Prosecutors charged Michael Drejka with manslaughter Monday Aug. 13, 2018 in the death of Markeis McGlockton whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
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With the upcoming county commission elections just over a month away, residents of Melrose look for candidates with ideas to improve the town, should they be elected on Aug. 28.
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The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department held a ceremony to dedicate the park to Andrews.
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According to The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, the state is ranked 48th out of 51, including the District of Colombia, in women’s labor force participation, at 53.7 percent.
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Melrose is an unincorporated community that had a population of 6,708 residents as of 2016. What makes this town different from similar towns is its jurisdiction: four counties (Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam) have jurisdiction over different areas in Melrose and it has no mayor.
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Florida is one of the few states that exempts university groups like the University Athletic Association and UF Foundation from public records laws. Their DSO classification identifies them as a private, incorporated businesses, separating them from the universities they serve.
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Once the bars disappear, felons still feel locked out from opportunity. These are their stories.
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North Central Florida counties are facing a shortage of foster homes for children.
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The closures will result in a total of nearly 5,000 job cuts nationally, according to Macy's press releases. The seven Macy's locations that were closed in Florida have impacted over 500 employees.
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The amendment seeks to restore voting rights for convicted felons after all parts of their sentence are served, including probation or parole.
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