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Duval and Orange counties will offer addicted inmates a drug that blocks heroin's euphoric effects.
Read More »Two Florida Counties Test Treatment For Jailed Heroin Users
Orlando Police: Vague Threat Made Against Officers
A vague threat has been made against Orlando police in the wake of the deadly police shooting in Dallas.
Read More »US Rep. Corrine Brown Indicted After Fraud Investigation
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida and her chief of staff pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple fraud charges and other federal offenses.
Read More »Scott Pitches Septic Replacement Amid Algae Woes
Money to reduce the use of septic systems will be in Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed budget for next year, as the state grapples with swirling green algae coating waterways in parts of the Treasure Coast. However, incoming Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said that while cleaning runoff and replacing septic …
Read More »Pop Stars Collaborate In Song For Orlando Victims
NEW YORK — GLAAD and Interscope Records have joined forces to release a song featuring Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige in tribute to the victims of last month’s massacre in Orlando, Florida. “Hands” was released Wednesday on iTunes. It also includes Selena Gomez, Imagine Dragons, Juanes, Pink, …
Read More »Man Accused Of Groping 6 People At Disney Water Park
A man accused of groping six people at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, said his broken glasses are to blame for unintentionally touching people.
Read More »Special Session Failure Unlikely To End Gun Debate
After their call for a special legislative session failed, Florida Democrats say they will continue to seek "common-sense" regulations on the sales of weapons to people on federal watch lists.
Read More »Too Dangerous To Talk? Some Cities Explore 911 Texting
None of the 49 people killed in last month's Orlando Pulse shooting could text 911 directly. Out of more than 6,000 dispatch centers nationwide, a little more than 650 can accept text messages.
Read More »Tesla Releases Statement As Car Accident Is Still Under Investigation
A man was killed after his car collided into a semi truck while he was using the autopilot function on a Tesla Model S vehicle. The car did not apply the brakes before the crash.
Read More »Florida’s Budget, New Laws Begin July 1
Starting Friday, clergy who don't want to marry same-sex couples will have state backing for their beliefs, high school students will have more choice over where they play sports or study, and local governments won't be able to regulate the use of Styrofoam containers. Those are among the 159 new laws that will go into effect in Florida on July 1. The laws range from the latest record-setting state budget to a public records exemption for taped, mixed-martial arts bouts.
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