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Florida Department of Corrections/FacebookWe spend the hour talking about Florida’s prison system, beginning with recently retired Secretary Ricky Dixon. Then, the mental scars suffered by incarcerated women, and college classes behind bars bring hope.
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No details are known other than the patient was over 60 and the infection was reported in late May or late June. There have been 14 cases of the flesh-eating bacteria in Florida this year. -
Many students will head back to school on Monday under hot and humid conditions across Florida. August 10 marks the first day of the 2026-27 school year. -
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Hillsborough County Sheriffs OfficeA 5-year-old boy with autism was found dead Friday after drowning in the retention pond behind his Tampa apartment. -
Courtesy/Catherine ZenkoThe police department recently announced its Approach With Care Autism Awareness Initiative. It includes additional training for officers and free vehicle decals.
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