Tag Archives: 2022

DeSantis suspends Orlando-area prosecutor

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, accusing the prosecutor of “neglecting her duty” and being lax on criminal enforcement. DeSantis’ suspension of Worrell, elected in 2020 as state attorney for Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit in Orange and Osceola counties, marks the second time …

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‘Choose Peace’: Gainesville to host gun violence summit to address deaths and violence in the community

Gainesville will host a two-day summit to address the high gun violence rates sweeping the city.  The summit, titled “Choose Peace: Gun Violence Must Cease,” will be held Sunday and Monday and seeks to address the nuances and logistical issues facing gun-violence prevention. The event aims to bring community stakeholders …

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