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How Free Speech Applies to Judges

How Free Speech Applies to Judges

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected suggested court restrictions that would place some term limits on justices and restrict some speech. The original intention of...

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Is Stand Your Ground Law Facing Possible Changes?

Is Stand Your Ground Law Facing Possible Changes?

A Florida task force is reviewing the data surrounding the “Stand Your Ground” law. However, an educator who reported on the study related that a...

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Welcome Back to School!

Welcome Back to School!

  In central Florida, the largest school is the University of Central Florida. As many UCF students are returning to school, we at the Umansky...

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Gang Responsible For Rash of Car Burglaries

Gang Responsible For Rash of Car Burglaries

Central Florida is being terrorized by a gang of car burglaries over the past few months. There have been quite a few “smash and grab”...

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Florida Supreme Court Tackles Life Sentences for Juveniles

Florida Supreme Court Tackles Life Sentences for Juveniles

Sentencing for juvenile crimes is a hot-button issue in Florida and one that is overdue for some resolution. In May 2010 the United States Supreme...

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Orlando Police Department Updates Vehicles in the Fight Against DUIs

Orlando Police Department Updates Vehicles in the Fight Against DUIs

The Orlando Police Department (OPD) has released a statement on the effectiveness of the DUI Enforcement Team. In 2011, under the oversight of the team,...

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OC Sheriff Accused of Under-Reporting Thefts

OC Sheriff Accused of Under-Reporting Thefts

A lawsuit has brought forth allegations that the Orange County Sheriff has released incorrect crime data when he reported fewer burglaries than those that actually...

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Mandatory Minimums and Private Prisons in Florida: Part Two

Mandatory Minimums and Private Prisons in Florida: Part Two

In a previous post, we discussed the idea that reforming mandatory minimums, rather than privatizing the prison system, is likely the best solution for over...

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Mandatory Minimums and Private Prisons in Florida: Part One

Mandatory Minimums and Private Prisons in Florida: Part One

Earlier this year, Florida barely escaped a dangerous push to privatize 29 prisons in the state. The legislation aimed at privatizing prisons was introduced, in...

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Residents want Cluster Buster Ordinance that Targets Sex Offenders in Orlando

Residents want Cluster Buster Ordinance that Targets Sex Offenders in Orlando

In Orlando, some Florida property owners are not content with the particular location of their home. One man residing in western Orlando has now learned...

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How Free Speech Applies to Judges
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