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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed James D. Ford's execution order earlier this year and set his execution for Thursday. His attorneys have challenged longstanding federal and state precedent in attempts to avoid his death, but the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal Wednesday.
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The Hippodrome Cinema's screening of “Kidnapping Inc.,” a dark comedy directed by Bruno Mourral, who was born and raised in Port-au-Princethat, confronts the reality of kidnapping many Haitians experience today.
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A bill rolling through the Florida state legislature, HB 601, would place further restrictions on civilian oversight over police departments.
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A Live Oak woman is behind bars after deputies said she abused a 10-month-old baby she was supposed to be caring for.
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Law enforcement are still working to identify the man who shot a woman in the leg and stole her belongings in the Depot Park area.
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The Marion County Veterans Treatment Court is among 32 diversionary or pre-trial programs that serve Floridians with mental or physical difficulties – for example, substance addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder – stemming from their military service.
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Police presence has increased at Marion County schools this week following a series of social media threats.
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Law enforcement surrounded the house and negotiated with Albert Shell Jr. for two hours before he surrendered without incident.
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