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Extreme Florida heat increasingly dangerous for maternal, infant health
Heat risks for mothers and their unborn babies are rising around the world — and particularly in Florida.
Two more people wrongfully charged under Florida’s blocked immigration law, AG says
The two previously unreported arrests indicate some local police remain unclear on what they can enforce.
‘No plans to begin looking for work’: Orlando’s chief assistant state attorney emails staff after Monique Worrell’s election win
A longtime rival of former State Attorney Monique Worrell and current Chief Assistant State Attorney told staff he had “no plans” to look for a different job after Worrell’s re-election.
