Man who told authorities where to find Florida woman he killed sentenced to life in prison
A man who told authorities where to find a Florida woman he fatally stabbed in July 2018 was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison nearly four years later, the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Officer demands probation in case regarding motorized suitcase chase at Orlando airport
An Orlando police officer is demanding an airline passenger accused of unruly behavior receive, at minimum, a sentence of supervised probation if she enters into a plea deal with prosecutors over an incident that’s become the subject of a viral video.
Florida man charged with human smuggling after 4 found dead at border
A Florida man was charged Thursday with human smuggling after the bodies of four people, including a baby and a teen, were found in Canada near the U.S. border in what authorities believe was a failed crossing attempt during a freezing blizzard.
Federal appeals court clears social media companies in Pulse shooting lawsuit
A federal appeals court Monday rejected a lawsuit alleging that Twitter, Google and Facebook should be held liable in the 2016 massacre at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub after Islamic State social-media posts radicalized shooter Omar Mateen.
What to expect when Orange County courthouse reopens after coronavirus closures
Part one of that began on March 13 when in-person contact was closed to the public and proceedings in-person only happened in emergency or essential situations. Weve done everything within our abilities to ensure that this is a safe space for the public to return for the purpose of court proceedings, Myers said. Court proceedings will be limited initially, and we will define certain types of proceedings that can occur consistent with the Supreme Courts orders. Social distancing and staggered hearing times: Social distancing (six feet between individuals) will be strictly enforced in court, Myers said. Myers said, phases three and four, which lay ahead, have not been fully defined by the Supreme Court except to indicate more access to in-person, in-person court surfaces with relaxed protective measures.
Coronavirus Florida: With drive-thru nuptials, couples wed despite virus
The Alachua County Clerk of the Courts office hosted drive-thru weddings for couples to tie the knot during COVID-19. We figured it might not be the wedding that you planned for, but we wanted to treat you right, he said. Some couples exchanged rings from behind the wheel, while others stood at the window as lovebugs flew around the lovebirds. For the ultimate Vegas wedding surprise, Irby also performed the ceremony as Elvis Presley, if requested. The Carmickals, who have been together for two years, originally planned to get married Friday at the Grand Plaza Hotel on St. Pete Beach.
dailycommercial.comCoronavirus Florida: With drive-thru nuptials, couples wed despite virus
The Alachua County Clerk of the Courts office hosted drive-thru weddings for couples to tie the knot during COVID-19. We figured it might not be the wedding that you planned for, but we wanted to treat you right, he said. Some couples exchanged rings from behind the wheel, while others stood at the window as lovebugs flew around the lovebirds. For the ultimate Vegas wedding surprise, Irby also performed the ceremony as Elvis Presley, if requested. The Carmickals, who have been together for two years, originally planned to get married Friday at the Grand Plaza Hotel on St. Pete Beach.
news-journalonline.comCoronavirus Florida: With drive-thru nuptials, couples wed despite virus
The Alachua County Clerk of the Courts office hosted drive-thru weddings for couples to tie the knot during COVID-19. We figured it might not be the wedding that you planned for, but we wanted to treat you right, he said. Some couples exchanged rings from behind the wheel, while others stood at the window as lovebugs flew around the lovebirds. For the ultimate Vegas wedding surprise, Irby also performed the ceremony as Elvis Presley, if requested. The Carmickals, who have been together for two years, originally planned to get married Friday at the Grand Plaza Hotel on St. Pete Beach.
ocala.comStatement from Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen on the United States v. Safehouse Ruling
WASHINGTON Statement from Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen on the United States v. Safehouse ruling:The Department is disappointed in the Courts ruling and will take all available steps to pursue further judicial review. Any attempt to open illicit drug injection sites in other jurisdictions while this case is pending will continue to be met with immediate action by the Department.
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