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The Florida Supreme Court ruled Friday that jury recommendations to impose the death penalty must be unanimous.
Read More »Court Requires Unanimous Juries In Death Penalty Cases
In Florida Speech, Trump Paints Election As Apocalyptic Choice
"The election of Hillary Clinton would lead to the destruction of our country."
Read More »Clinton, Trump To Return To Fla. After Debate
After tonight's ballyhooed presidential debate, Trump and Clinton will quickly try to grab momentum in the Sunshine State.
Read More »Pot ‘Works Effectively As A Medicine,’ Says Gainesville’s First Marijuana Doc
Dr. Justin Davis is the first doctor in Gainesville to recommend the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Racism Allegations Against Judge Enter Death Row Case
A lawyer for Death Row inmate Terrance Phillips wants the Florida Supreme Court to order an investigation into allegations of racism involving the circuit judge who sentenced the Jacksonville man to death — including accusations that the judge once said blacks should “go back to Africa.” Judge Mark Hulsey, elected …
Read More »Local Regulations ‘Mixed Bag’ For Pot Dispensaries
As pot shops start to sprout in Florida, cities are struggling with how --- or whether --- to regulate the state's new marijuana industry.
Read More »Poll: Trump Grabs Edge in Florida
Republican candidate Trump takes the lead over Democrat Hillary Clinton in Florida in the latest Quinnipiac University Poll.
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 »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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