Appeals Court Orders New Trial in Insurance Case
A Florida appeals court overturned a jury verdict after a homeowner who was injured outside the courthouse could not attend his own trial.
Florida Crime News
Coverage of crime in Florida focuses on law enforcement activity, the justice system and public safety. Reporting reaches from the state capital to rural communities and major population centers.
Terrorism
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Do you trust the government to label advocacy groups as domestic terrorist organizations?
CAIR Asks Federal Judge to Block Florida Terror Label
The group argues the state-approved terrorist designation restricts donations and services across Florida.
Drug Crime
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Do you trust federal efforts to stop cross-border drug trafficking?
Alleged Cocaine Trafficker Extradited to Florida
Mauro Ismael Morales Martinez, accused of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States, has been transferred from Guatemala to federal court in South Florida.
Sex Crimes
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Do you support mandatory holiday restrictions for supervised sex offenders in your community?
Florida Officers Inspect Sex Offenders on Halloween
State probation officials conducted thousands of checks to ensure offenders follow Halloween activity restrictions.
Financial Crime
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Do you trust local lawyers to be held accountable when they mishandle cases?
Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Chuck Farah
Farah, a Jacksonville lawyer, is suspended for 90 days over mishandling a large volume of 2008 tobacco lawsuits.
Accidents
Robinson Family Killed in South Florida Learjet Crash
Email marketing founder Adam Robinson, his wife and two young children died when their private jet crashed shortly after takeoff near Mar-a-Lago.
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