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Ultimate Towing’s Roam Towing Practices Catch Gainesville City Commission’s Attention

March 3, 2017 Transportation

The roam towing practices of Ultimate Towing has been brought to the attention of Gainesville City Commissioners. The commission moved to discuss the issue further at a general policy meeting.

Florida Lawmakers Seek to Curb Animal Abuse, Create Registry

February 23, 2017 Animals, Government and politics

Florida lawmakers recently filed House Bill 871, which would require convicted animal abuse felons to be entered into a public registry. Pet stores, humane societies and other animal shelters would be required to verify that potential purchasers or adopters are not on the registry.

Marion County Deputies Investigate Shooting At Park

February 20, 2017 Law and public safety

A 17-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was pulled from his car and shot at Ralph Russell Memorial Park in Ocala Monday morning.

After Florida’s 99K Hit-And-Runs, FHP Wants Responsible Driving

February 16, 2017 Law and public safety

After 99,000-plus hit-and-run crashes in 2016 in Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol has been holding press conferences statewide to highlight the issue and encourage more responsible driving.

With Officers Leaving, Williston Boosts Police Pay

February 9, 2017 Law and public safety

Following a few officers leaving the Williston Police Department, the city has boosted the starting officer salary to $32,000 from $30,000.

Q & A With Special Agent Jeff Vash, Human Trafficking Investigator

February 7, 2017 Law and public safety

Florida has the third highest number of human trafficking cases in the U.S. FDLE special agent Jeff Vash sheds light on how trafficking cases are investigated and informs on what you can do to help victims in your community.

Lawmakers Back Unanimous Juries in Death Cases

February 7, 2017 Government and politics

An image of the Florida State Senate in session in 2016.

Florida juries would have to unanimously agree that defendants should be condemned to death for the sentence to be imposed, under a proposal given swift and overwhelming approval at its first Senate committee Monday

Newberry Residents Look To Heal After Offensive Facebook Post

February 6, 2017 Government and politics

Newberry residents gathered at Prestwick Properties for a potluck on Sunday to discuss the recent uproar over City Commissioner Rick Coleman's social media post that much of the community found offensive.