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Major Florida Death Penalty Change Passed By Lawmakers
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The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would eliminate a requirement for unanimous jury recommendations b [...]
Court Rejects Challenge To Florida ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
In a win for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers, a federal appeals court Thursday tosse [...]
Florida House Backs Death Penalty In Child Rape Cases
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The Florida House late Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on child [...]
Hope House In Lakeland Will Serve, Equip, And Empower
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Over the past five years, Jill Green, Founder of Hope House, has asked God to give her a caus [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs ‘Heartbeat Protection Act’ 6-Week Abortion Limit
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signing Heartbeat Protection Act
Moving quickly on what supporters call the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis la [...]
Florida Lawmakers Pass 6-Week Abortion Limit
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The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up [...]
1 Killed In Semi Truck Vs. Car Crash In Davenport
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DAVENPORT, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Davenport.
Polk [...]
Man Critically Injured After Falling From Building In Clearwater
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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police detectives are investigating a construction accident that left a man critically injured on T [...]
18-Year-Old St. Petersburg Man Arrested In Sundial Shooting
Deshayne McCullough
St. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg Police have arrested Deshayne McCullough, 18, and charged him with Aggravated Battery wi [...]
Florida Supreme Court Disqualifies Judge From Murder Case After Nicolas Cruz’s Life Sentence
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz (TFP File)
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday granted a Death Row inmate’s request to disqualify a Broward [...]