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Thousands Attend Funeral for FMPD Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller

Law enforcement officers from across Florida, as well as first responders, and state and local elected officials were among those converging on Germain Arena in Estero Monday to mourn the loss of 29-year-old Fort Myers Police Department Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. WGCU’s John Davis was at the funeral and has this report.

Bay Co. Man Could Be One Of First Charged Under New Law For Threatening Online Posts

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Paul Manafort's Ex-Partner Rick Gates Testifies They Broke The Law Together

Updated at 6:23 p.m. ET Paul Manafort's former business partner Rick Gates took the witness stand on Monday for the most highly anticipated — and likely crucial — testimony in Manafort's trial on bank and tax fraud charges. Gates worked as Manafort's right-hand man over the past decade, and prosecutors say he helped Manafort evade taxes and lie to banks to qualify for loans. Gates pleaded guilty earlier this year as part of an agreement to cooperate with federal prosecutors. "Did you commit...

U.S. On Verge Of Restoring Some Iran Sanctions After Leaving 'Horrible' Deal

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Al Sharpton Rallies In Clearwater To Call For Repeal Of 'Stand Your Ground' Law

By Cathy Carter • 8 hours ago

The Reverend Al Sharpton led a rally at a Clearwater church Sunday to protest Florida’s controversial 'stand your ground' law.

And while the civil rights leader spoke in the sanctuary, demonstrators made their feelings heard outside.

Thousands Attend Funeral for FMPD Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller

By John Davis • 21 hours ago

Initiative Targets Obesity In Florida

By News Service of Florida • Aug 6, 2018

Who says doctors and insurers are at odds? The Florida Medical Association’s philanthropic arm has joined with its counterpart at Aetna to try to combat obesity.

Scott Calls For Action On Red Tide Amid Political Clamor

By News Service of Florida • Aug 6, 2018

Political broadsides continue over who is to blame for ongoing water-quality problems across South Florida, as Gov. Rick Scott on Friday ordered more action to address red tide in coastal communities.

Democrats Push For Repeal Of 'Stand Your Ground' Law

By The Associated Press • Aug 6, 2018

Florida Democratic legislators are using an obscure state law to try to force the Republican-controlled Legislature to repeal the state's contentious "stand your ground law."

Florida Lobster Fishermen Fear Trade War Amid Irma Recovery

By The Associated Press • Aug 6, 2018

Just as they prepare for a crucial harvest in the wake of Hurricane Irma, lobster fisherman in the Florida Keys fear a trade war with China could undermine storm recovery in the island chain.

Two Biscayne Park Cops Plead Guilty To Framing Innocent Black Teen For Burglaries

By Jay Weaver • Aug 6, 2018

Two former Biscayne Park police officers pleaded guilty Friday to framing an innocent teenager with a string of home burglaries at the direction of the chief so his department could boast a perfect property crime-solving record.

Cuban Regime Says It Wants Even Exile Input On Constitution Changes

By Tim Padgett • Aug 6, 2018

In recent weeks Cuba’s communist government has been rolling out a revision to the island’s 1976 Constitution. The regime is now making an unusual outreach for feedback – across the Florida Straits.

Attorney General Candidate Ryan Torrens Talks Campaign Finance Lawsuit

By Ryan Dailey • Aug 6, 2018

Ryan Torrens is a candidate for Florida Attorney General running in the primary against Democratic Representative Sean Shaw. Recently, Shaw filed a lawsuit alleging Torrens didn’t properly qualify as a candidate, and violated campaign finance law. Torrens has come to his own defense by releasing a public rebuttal, and has filed a motion to dismiss the case. It is set to be heard on August 22, just six days before the primary election.

Torrens recently sat down with WFSU’s Ryan Dailey to give his side of the story.

Dead Fish, Red Tide, Plague Florida Tourists, Beaches

By The Associated Press • Aug 3, 2018

Tourists weren't scattered on beaches in southwest Florida on Thursday, but hundreds of dead fish were.

The Herald-Tribune reports that visitors piled into the parking lot of Venice Beach, got out of their cars, started hacking, coughing and sneezing and then quickly left.

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