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Prosecutor seeks to clear people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s
SUMMARY: A Florida prosecutor aims to vacate up to 2,600 convictions related to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office sting operation involving crack cocaine from 1988 to 1990. The Florida Supreme Court had previously ruled that individuals could not be charged when the sheriff’s office created the drugs for undercover sales. Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor noted the review of past records revealed ongoing criminal charges stemming from these operations. Many convictions were linked to drug purchases near schools, resulting in harsher penalties. The sheriff’s office stated the crack manufacturing was necessary due to a lack of seized drugs for operations.
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Three Michigan brothers missing since 2010 are declared dead by a judge at mom’s request
SUMMARY: A Michigan judge declared three brothers—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton—dead, more than 14 years after their disappearance at Thanksgiving 2010. The boys’ mother, Tanya Zuvers, sought this declaration for closure, as they vanished while with their father, John Skelton, in Morenci, Michigan. Despite investigators believing John is responsible, he has not been charged with murder. He is currently serving a 15-year sentence for failing to return the boys. The case remains unsolved, with extensive searches yielding no results. The judge rejected the request to declare their father guilty, citing a lack of evidence.
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64-year-old woman injured after car crashed into her mobile home in Zephyrhills
SUMMARY: Chad Mills reports from Zephyr Hills, where an SUV crashed into a mobile home, leaving Eric Trulu and his girlfriend, Donna, essentially homeless. The incident occurred during an explosion on Monday night while Eric was outside painting his motorcycle; the SUV struck the living room where Donna was watching TV. Thankfully, she survived but suffered broken bones and is hospitalized. The driver, 36-year-old Cy Youngblood, allegedly fled the scene and is facing charges for leaving the site of an accident involving injury and reckless driving, with a DUI investigation pending. Eric now faces uncertainty regarding their living situation and belongings.

According to Zephyrhills Police (ZPD), the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. at the 37900 block of Wideview Lane on Tuesday.
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Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia
SUMMARY: Pope Francis is currently hospitalized for double pneumonia, resting after a night with a ventilation mask. At 88, he has chronic lung disease and faced respiratory crises earlier this week. The Vatican reports he is in stable condition but not out of danger. His hospitalization, which began on February 14, is the longest of his papacy. As Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a cardinal will lead Vatican ceremonies in Francis’ absence. Despite his health challenges and use of a wheelchair, treatment continues with a focus on respiratory physiotherapy while ensuring he receives ordinary care.
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