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Victims show strength, resilience one year after mass shooting in Ybor City
SUMMARY: One year after the tragic mass shooting in Ebor City that claimed the lives of 14-year-old Elijah Wilson and 20-year-old Harrison Boppel, the community commemorated the incident with a vigil featuring blue candles symbolizing unity and resilience. Survivors Kyla Ryker and Emily Perez, both injured that night, shared their experiences as they returned to the site of the shooting. The Tampa police chief highlighted improvements in safety measures, including increased surveillance and a stronger police presence, which have contributed to a decrease in crime statistics. The focus remains on healing and resilience in the face of violence.
Each step was a little more surreal and a little more uncomfortable as Emily Perez and Kila Ryker took a walk Tuesday night toward the place where they nearly lost their lives.
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Person of interest in custody connected to El Taiger murder
SUMMARY: A person of interest, 49-year-old Damen Valdez Galloso, is in custody in New York City related to the murder of Cuban reggaeton star El Tiger. He was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender and is also considered a fugitive. El Tiger was found shot in the head near Jackson Memorial Hospital on October 3. Miami police believe Galloso is the shooter and are coordinating with local authorities to extradite him for questioning. Although no official murder charges have been filed yet, police are working with the District Attorney’s office to proceed.
CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the latest update from Miami Police.
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DeSantis says Amendment 3 is most expensive ballot initiative in U.S. history | Florida
SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot: Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights. Amendment 3, supported by significant funding from cannabis retailer Trulieve, has 60% approval in recent polling, while Amendment 4 sits at 58% approval. DeSantis argues that Amendment 3 could harm Florida’s economy, allow unrestricted public marijuana use, and create an “immunity shield” for major cannabis companies, warning that constitutional amendments are difficult to amend later. Local law enforcement officials echo concerns about the permanence of constitutional changes.
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Op-Ed: Florida officials find plenty of fraud in Amendment 4 signature drive | Opinion
SUMMARY: Florida’s petition process for the extreme abortion amendment, Amendment 4, has been marred by allegations of illegal payments, fraud, and deceptive practices, according to a recent report by the Office of Election Crimes. Floridians Protecting Freedom, the group behind the amendment, has received over $100 million from national liberal donors, including organizations associated with George Soros. Investigations revealed multiple irregularities, such as collecting signatures from deceased voters and unauthorized circulators. This situation reflects broader trends in manipulating ballot initiatives to influence elections, similar to tactics seen in Michigan, raising urgent calls for enhanced election integrity measures in Florida and beyond.
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