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By Dave CollinsHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Despite “fraud” committed by prosecutors, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday upheld the murder of a man who committed the crime of killing his wife because the victim’s Fitbit exercise tracker contradicts a statement to police.The judge ruled in a 6-0 ruling that Richard Dabate was not taken away from a fair trial due to four failures by prosecutors called “troubled.”Dabate, 48, was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Connie Dabate at the couple’s home in Ellington two days before Christmas in 2015 while their two young sons…
This month marks the 60th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, thwarting the struggle to pass the Voting Rights Act.Howard Simon (Provided)It was the pinnacle of the civil rights movement – fueled primarily by the unimaginable courage of young people, from the lunch countersit inn in Greensboro to the children’s crusades of Birmingham to freedom until the summer of Mississippi Freedom to Selma. I was inspired by the moral leader of Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. and the courage of the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee when I volunteered when I received a telegram from Dr. King in…
Can you smell it in the air? We’re just over a month away from playoff hockey. Entering this week and leading the Atlantic division with a 40-21-3 record on a six-game winning streak, the Florida Panthers are shining confidently when they hit the road. “We’re now preparing for playoff hockey,” forward Sam Bennett said. “The details are pretty sharp in the last couple game and we’ll continue to try and build it.” Without giving up, the Panthers have only allowed one goal in the last four games. Finishing last week with a high note, rookie Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21…
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If someone is going to tell you a tall story, you want it to be Paul Strickland.Not only for the whimsical way, but he not only spins the thread, but raises his eyebrows here and there is a well-placed pause there.Here’s how he explains that magic: “The story is not actually true, but it is actually true.”Have you got it?A longtime Orlando Fringe Festival favourite, Strickland will be in town on March 19th to perform at Judson’s Live, the latest night spot at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.Perhaps this will help explain the formula for his victory storytelling…
Later, AFP revealed that a caravan containing explosives found in Sydney, which was initially treated as a terrorist threat, was unable to cause a massive explosion.Less than 24 hours after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed that the caravan containing the explosives discovered in Sydney earlier this year was part of a crime plot rather than a terrorist plot, a political storm broke out.Home Minister Tony Burke criticized opposition leader Peter Dutton for being “contempt” by his assailants for fear of political interests.On March 10, AFP Deputy Director of National Security, Chrissy Barrett confirmed that the January incident initially feared…
Story from FSU’s official sports news site: Seminoles.comTALHASSEE – Florida has hired former player and two-time NBA champion Lu Cruck as men’s basketball head coach, and announced the director of FSU’s vice president and athletics Michael Alford on Sunday.”We look forward to announce that Luke Luke has accepted his offer to become Florida’s next men’s basketball coach,” Alford said. “Luke brings a unique combination of qualities to our program. I am excited to begin the next chapter in basketball history under his leadership. Through basketball, both at the professional and college level, Luke has gained a reputation as one of…
Above video: A large male white shark found off the east coast of Florida TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Just like this spring break season, there are massive great white sharks coming down the coast of Florida. “dold” weighs 761 pounds over 11 feet, according to Oceanarch, a site that charts sharks as they move up and down the US East Coast. A large male white shark has been discovered off the east coast of Florida It was just a few miles from the coast of Vero Beach on Tuesday morning. Researchers began tracking sub-adult white sharks on February 28, about…
Removal of the Deputy Governor’s OfficeLawmakers can make constitutional amendments to abolish Florida’s Lieutenant Governor’s Office in the 2026 state vote.Lawmakers are also considering creating government efficiency committee members as cabinet positions. This individual has the authority to audit, investigate and report fraud, waste and abuse only within the enforcement departments of the state government and the county, municipalities and special districts.Florida time limits have been extended to other officesState legislators will address the issue of enforcing time limits for county commissioners and school board members. This will also be added as a constitutional amendment next year. Voters decide whether…
A friend was recently previewing the epic universe and sent me a text that read, “I should have really studied.” He knew the details about the theme park and its rides, but he didn’t really absorb the layout and how it all came together.For the first time in decades, there is a new Orlando theme park where you can explore and get a little lost. There are new ways to study before you go. Universal Orlando took place in the general cartoon style of architecture in the official guide, and added spectacular digital maps to the official app and website,…