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New rules may make it easier to fight traffic camera tickets, harder to win
South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets. But, say traffic court lawyers, it might also become harder to win. A new rule, set up by a transportation bill not yet signed by Gov. Rick Scott, would...
Tags: Rick Scott, Local Government, Boynton Beach, Hallandale Beach, Lawyers
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In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...Tags: Rick Scott, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, The Miami Herald, George Ryan
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In Florida, a question of timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...
Tags: Rick Scott, Politics, The Miami Herald, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Government
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Law toughens penalties for social media-linked attacks
Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Saturday a measure that allows stiffer penalties for people convicted of using social media to organize mob attacks. Social media has made it easier for groups of people to orchestrate violence, including those related to...Tags: Michigan Avenue, Politics, Judges, Government, Pat Quinn
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Column: In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn’t change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates...Tags: Rick Scott, Politics, The Miami Herald, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Government
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Letters to the Editor - May 19
No right to speed through school zones To the editor: I am surprised at how many people think they have a constitutional right to speed through school zones. In the few last weeks, several writers have voiced their displeasure at having to pay...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Elections, Business Enterprises, Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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NHL fines Sharks $100,000 after general manager's comments
addCustomPlayer('1pa1wyvorp5ui15bbnkmaphgbl', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf1pa1wyvorp5ui15bbnkmaphgbl', 'eplayer15'); SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Saturday because of General Manager Doug Wilson's public criticism...
Tags: Jake Muzzin, Matt Greene, Doug Wilson, New York Rangers, Mike Richards
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Brothers arrested in Polk rape now suspects in Kissimmee armed robbery
Brothers arrested in a May 6 rape and home-invasion robbery in Poinciana were rearrested Friday after police identified them as the men who robbed Advance America payday loans in Kissimmee. Richard Delgado Cruz, 33, used a gun to force a clerk to...
Tags: Kissimmee, Theft, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Prisons
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Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith was headed for Hall of Fame but ended up in prison
What happened to the sweet, smiling Jimmy Smith we all once knew? A Jacksonville Jaguars legend. A great teammate. An incredible wide receiver. A loving father. A dedicated son. This is the Jimmy Smith I want to remember. When he played for the...Tags: Jimmy Smith (football), Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mark Brunell, Football
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Bill allows tougher penalties in social media based mob attacks
Tribune reporterGov. Pat Quinn signed into law Saturday legislation that calls for stiffer penalties on people who text or use social media to organize mob attacks. Social media has made it easier for groups of people to orchestrate violent crimes throughout the city,...Tags: Michigan Avenue, Politics, Electronics, Science and Technology, Government
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Burger King murder trial set to begin in Lake County
Richard Dean has waited more than six years for the suspect in his daughter's slaying to stand trial. But whatever the outcome of the case against James Ealy, whose trial is due to start Monday in Lake County, Dean isn't expecting any closure. "I don'...Tags: Trials, Murder, Burger King
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Red-light-camera changes could make it tougher to win appeal
Motorists soon may find it harder — and more expensive — to fight tickets issued when red-light cameras snap their photos. The red-light-camera changes would take effect in July if Gov. Rick Scott signs a massive transportation bill that...
Tags: Local Government, Rick Scott, Politics, National Government, Lawyers
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