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STARK, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of murdering a couple during a 1990 robbery in South Florida, died Tuesday in the state’s record 13th execution. Victor Tony Jones, 64, was declared dead at 6:13pm after a fatal injection at the Florida State Jail near Stark. Jones’ death extended the Florida record for a year, and the state planned to carry out two more executions next month. Curtains to the viewing room were opened at the start of the scheduled 6pm procedure. When asked if he had a final statement, Joan said, “No, sir.” Then the medicine started to flow.…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper died of complications caused by a leg injury suffered while providing security at a college football game. Senior True Park Raiggaines passed away on September 19th, about two weeks after being injured in a Florida A&M University football game. Officials said Gaines will be assigned as the primary security for head coach James Colsey III and will travel regularly with the team for the away game. “Not an isolated incident”: There are reports of injuries after the death of the epic space coaster, lawyers say Senior True Park Raiggaines (credit: FOP…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida is now one step closer to becoming the home of President Trump’s future libraries. The Florida Cabinet gave Miami-Dade College a green light to place Trump’s future presidential library land. There were several pushbacks while Florida Republicans deployed welcome mats for the president. Not only are those protesting in Miami, but Democrats from the Capitol.Tuesday’s vote comes after the Miami-Dade College Board approved the land transfer and the state has been able to manage what is currently being used as a parking lot for employees. The nearly three acres of property is located right next…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Norovirus outbreak has been reported on a cruise ship currently heading for Florida. According to Cruise Mapper, Royal Caribbean oceans departed San Diego on September 19th and stopped at several South American ports. It will be docked in Miami on Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 71 (3.79%) of the 1,874 passengers have been ill from the norovirus. One of the 883 (0.11%) crew members has been reported to be ill. According to the CDC, people affected by the disease have experienced vomiting and diarrhea. In response to the outbreak, Royal…

Columnist Chance Stevens In today’s digital age, there’s nothing better than receiving traditional mail. While email, text messages, and other forms of digital communication are quick and effective, they can also feel cold and impersonal. Traditional emails can be a useful tool for professional, personal and formal responses, and can change the way you communicate your message. With this in mind, this post explores how communication in the digital age can be effectively mailed. Why is email important? There are still many situations where direct mail is better than email or instant messaging. There are many forms of communication that…

Above video: President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Joint Press Conference TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials on Tuesday decided to set aside a near three acres of major Miami property next to the Historic Freedom Tower as a potential location for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida cabinet voted to give a parcel that would give more than $66 million to the foundations that are planning to archive the president’s post-political archives, claiming that the property owned by President Miami-Dade University would provide “more profits” to “increase economic development activities” as Trump’s…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The story is “completely composed,” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Monday, as the teenage boy who was seduced by the disappearance that prompted a massive search last week. “[He] We simply rode towards Williston while the rest of us were left to think about the worst. Florida’s minimum wage will increase Tuesday. How much is this The 17-year-old was reported missing from Danneron last Thursday, September 25th, and that afternoon an Amber alert was issued saying he might be with four Hispanic men. That information and allegations that he was shot and accused of being…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A man who has already been charged and taken into custody for double murder has been released from prison when it should not have been, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has announced. James Edward Daniels was charged with double murder on December 5, 2020 in Opa Rocca, Florida. Deputies are helping federal partners find Daniels after being informed that they should not be released from prison. According to NBC affiliate WTVJ, Osmar Olivia, 50, and Johan Gonzalez Quesada, 26, were found in a 1801 garden on Rutland Street. Truck drivers Olivia and Gonzalez Quesada were airlifted from…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts that the entire Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir will be completed by 2029. “Listen to Steve Davis, Chief Science Officer of the Everglades Foundation, explains this new project is incredible,” said WBOB Morning Show host Roger Henderson. Henderson mentioned a recent interview with Steve Davis about the new canal that will link reservoirs in the Everglades’ agricultural area with Lake Okeechobee. “This is something,” David said. “It’s 13 miles long and can store the lake water and head south to the Everglades.” Eric Eikenberg, CEO of the Everglades Foundation, praised the Army’s partnership. One…

The Florida House of Representatives elected the Property Tax Committee last week. Property taxes are by far the largest source of tax revenue for local governments in Florida, generating $55 billion in 2024 for counties, school districts, municipalities and special districts, and is rapidly increasing. Of this total, $19 billion will be paid by Florida homeowners. Dollars from local property taxes fund important government services, including public safety, fire prevention, education and hygiene. Over the past few years, local governments have earned more money. Not by raising taxes, but by increasing the value of real estate, which brings millions of…