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Florida Lottery winning ticket purchased in Ormond Beach set to expire on Thursday
Florida – The Florida Lottery has issued a reminder that a Fantasy 5 top prize-winning ticket worth $30,063.49 is still…
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Tallahassee man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after undercover operation revealed unlawful drug and gun sales
Florida – A Tallahassee man, Hiawatha Laquinta Scott, III, received a 25-year federal prison sentence for multiple counts of drug distribution…
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Florida trio found guilty for their roles in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
DeFuniak Springs, Florida – A federal jury has found three people from DeFuniak Springs guilty for their roles in a…
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Florida’s First Lady awarded $10,000 to six nonprofits in Collier County through Hope Florida Fund
Naples, Florida – First Lady Casey DeSantis has awarded six nonprofit organizations in Collier County with $10,000 each, courtesy of the…
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U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida collected over $3.6 million in criminal and civil actions
Tallahassee, Florida – Jason R. Coody, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, has announced a substantial financial…
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Governor DeSantis pledges to transform Florida into a workforce education leader
Naples, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Naples today to kick off the Freedom Institute’s speaker series. His…
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The organizers of the Florida State Fair confirmed big changes regarding children’s attendance
TAMPA, Florida – Last year, new rules were set for kids and teens wanting to go to “Family Day” at…
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Florida Democrats propose new laws to address staff shortage in public schools
Florida – In Florida, lawmakers from the Democratic Party are pushing for new laws to help fix a big problem…
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Controversy erupts over proposal to lower gun buying age in Florida
Florida – Florida is right in the middle of a big debate about gun laws again. A new proposal wants…
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Why people are moving to Florida and make it their permanent home
In the past few years, Florida has become a popular place for people to move to who want a lively…
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