Tallahassee (Florida)

Justices weigh prison for kids who never killed

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — There are just over 100 people in the world serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed as juveniles in which no one was killed. On Monday, the Supreme Court will...

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SEC Inquiry Could Lead To Fla. Oversight Changes

Florida CFO Sink, Sen. Gelber Want Oversight Bolstered On Agency Investing State's Money (AP) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Two top Florida Democrats want changes to the makeup of the board that oversees Florida's $130 billion...

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SEC inquiry could lead to Fla. oversight changes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Two top Florida Democrats want changes to the makeup of the board that oversees Florida's $130 billion investment portfolio now under scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. State Sen....

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Attorney General Issues Statement on Deadly Orlando Shootings

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the following statement on the deadly shootings in downtown Orlando: “A terrible tragedy has occurred in my home town of Orlando, and my heart goes out to...

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Pinellas County Man on Charges of Child Pornography Possession

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that a Pinellas County man was arrested on charges of child pornography possession. Christopher O'Conner was arrested today by law enforcement with the...

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1 ticket takes Fantasy 5 top prize

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — One winner of the “Fantasy 5” game will collect $209,361.60, the Florida Lottery said Friday. The winning ticket was bought in Wellington, lottery officials reported. The 379 tickets matching four...

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House Votes to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit

Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers -- $6,500 cheaper. First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted...

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Obama set to sign a big tax break for homebuyers

WASHINGTON -- Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000.

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Fla. Gov Changes Tune on Supporting Obama Stimulus

Florida gov distances himself from prior support of stimulus plan he once called 'fantastic' By BRENT KALLESTAD Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. November 5, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment In a heated...

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NRA: Don't ask would-be parents about guns

Published: Nov. 5, 2009 at 7:34 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. couples seeking to adopt children should not be questioned about gun ownership by agencies, the National Rifle Association says. The group is lobbying...

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