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Updates: Florida Man Arrested, Charged In Connection With Bomb Mailings

October 26, 2018 National

The name of the man detained in connection with the pipe bomb scare is Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, according to law enforcement officials.

Turnout Lessons Learned From Florida’s 2018 Primary Ahead Of The General Election

September 17, 2018 Government and politics

Florida is no stranger to high-stakes, high-profile elections.

Judge: Release Florida School Shooting Suspect’s Statement

July 26, 2018 Law and public safety

Much of the hours-long statement given by Florida school shooting suspect to investigators should be publicly released, a judge ruled Thursday.

How Will The Macy’s – Dillard’s Changeover At The Oaks Mall Affect Employees?

April 9, 2018 Business and development

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.

A Recap Of The Ten Big Issues In The 2018 Legislative Session

March 12, 2018 Government and politics

The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session was largely dominated by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, sparking debate about state gun laws and school safety. Here's a recap of the big issues.

After Florida Rampage, Some Owners Are Destroying Their Guns

February 26, 2018 National

In response to the killings of 17 people at a Parkland school by a 19-year-old with an AR-15, some gun owners across the country are waging personal protests against mass shootings by destroying their own guns.

Prosecutor Challenges Florida Governor Over Removal From Death-Penalty Cases

April 12, 2017 Government and politics

Central Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala is suing Gov. Rick Scott in federal and state courts over her removal from nearly two dozen death-penalty cases, including the high-profile case of accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd.

Prosecutors Vow To Keep Seeking Death Sentences

March 20, 2017 Law and public safety

A newly elected prosecutor said she would not seek the death penalty in capital cases on Thursday, but Florida's other 20 state attorneys said they intend to pursue death sentences when appropriate.

Brother Remembers UF Student Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver

February 14, 2017 Law and public safety

Karan Khullar, the UF student killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday, was described by his brother, Varun, as “kind-hearted,” “jovial” and “loved by all.”