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Trump attacks judge and prosecutors in his hush money case in last rally before trial
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday lit into New York prosecutors and the criminal hush money case they brought against him during his last rally before his trial begins Monday.
At Franklin Park Elementary, everything old is now new -- and the community pride is evident
Recently, school officials, teachers and volunteers gathered at Franklin Park Elementary School to help put together that new furniture, stock library shelves and prepare for the children who will flock here in less than three weeks.
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Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.
Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.
Ohio convict pleads guilty to threat to kill state judge in Florida
An Ohio prison inmate already convicted of rape and kidnapping pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to threatening to kill a Florida judge and sexually assault the judge’s wife and daughter.Inside the courtroom at his plea hearing, Wayne A. Miller, 41, of Alliance, Ohio, sat slumped in shackles with prominent tattoos across his throat visible at the defense table near his public defender.
Missouri executes man prosecutors thought innocent. And, FAFSA’s disastrous launch
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams yesterday, a man prosecutors believed was innocent. And, why FAFSA’s launch was so disastrous.
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Rape investigation of FL GOP chairman expands to video voyeurism
Sarasota police are investigating whether Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler unlawfully videotaped the sexual encounter at the heart of a rape allegation against him, a third search warrant affidavit obtained by the Florida Trident reveals.Based on the newly released Dec. 8 police affidavit, Circuit Judge Thomas Krug issued a search warrant for Ziegler’s Instagram account after finding probable cause the embattled Republican official violated state law prohibiting video voyeurism, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
CROW rebuilds after Ian and helps more injured wildlife survive
When September 2022, Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, C.R.O.W. on Sanibel Island was one of the many places affected. Now, more than 14 months later, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is rebuilding and recovering still, while continuing to care for wildlife.
Florida legislation would do away with police review boards
There are 21 cities in Florida that have police review boards, including Fort Myers and Bradenton, and bills introduced in the Florida legislature would prohibit them. A bill sponsor said the boards are divisive only second-guess police and don't have the experience to do that.
New study identifies Florida’s potential invasive species threats
Experts from academic, government and non-profit agencies gathered to evaluate potential invasive species to Florida based on the likelihood of arrival, likelihood of establishment and spread, and potential ecological, economical and human health impacts. Of 460 vertebrates, invertebrates, algae and plants determined to have some invasive characteristics suitable to Florida, 40 species were classified as being at higher risk of invasion. The determination of a species as high-risk does not mean it is of immediate concern; more thorough analyses are required to consider, for example, placement on a monitoring or regulatory list.
'Whatever It Took': Republican Mark Harris' Path To The Election That Won't End
The candidate at the center of the disputed congressional election in North Carolina is a pastor who worked hard to break into politics. Now, state investigators are probing his campaign's tactics.
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