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A South Florida jury agreed that the former Florida State wide receiver acted in self-defense when he fatally shot one man and injured another.
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Equality Florida’s executive director said she’s committed to staying and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in the state.
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GreenWise Markets will soon be no more — but these “prototype” stores could grow.
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