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Millions of criminal records may be sealed in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into law a public records bill that could possibly result in the sealing of millions of criminal history records.
Cubans now face same deportation risk as other immigrants
MIAMI (AP) -- Tens of thousands of Cubans living in the U.S. are adapting to a harsh new reality: After enjoying decades of favored status dating back to the Cold War, many of them now face the same deportation risks as any other immigrants.
Prosecutors Beg Judge to Revoke Bond for Alleged Tampa Terror Plotter
Prosecutors are asking the judge who set bail for an alleged would-be Tampa terrorist to revoke the bail he set just last week, claiming the defendant is a danger to society.
Florida city, businesses helps hate crime victims
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Police Department has launched a partnership with local businesses, schools and community groups to provide a sanctuary for victims of hate crimes and bullying.
Feds: Neo-Nazi plot targeted civilians, nukes and synagogues
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say a neo-Nazi arrested after agents found bomb-making materials in his Florida apartment while investigating the slayings of his two roommates planned to use the explosives to harm civilians, nuclear facilities and synagogues.
“Terrible Accident” Kills Jacksonville Street Sweeper Operator
A “terrible accident” has left a Jacksonville street sweeper operator dead, and authorities wondering why it happened.
“Dear World” Introduces Pulse Anniversary Portrait Series
On the year anniversary of the largest massacre in U.S. history, Dear World presented a Pulse anniversary portrait series in honor of those lost and the survivors of the attack.
Local Events Honoring 1-Year Anniversary Of Pulse Attack
June 12, 2017 marks exactly one year since the attack on Pulse Nightclub in Orlando left 49 dead and a community hurt and saddened. Together the City of Orlando and Orange County Governement, along with Pulse, have designated today as "Orlando United Day- A Day of Love and Kindness."
9-Year-Old Brevard Boy Missing After House Fire
A missing child alert has been issued for a nine-year-old boy, said Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Two adults and one child are missing following a deadly house fire over the weekend.
After Pulse attack, gay Latino community seeks strength
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Ricardo Negron never kissed his boyfriend in front of conservative relatives. Carlos Guillermo Smith was once attacked by anti-gay students at a college party. After coming out in high school, Marco Quiroga left his mother's home and became temporarily homeless.
