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Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen Springs
Read full article: Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen SpringsBoating activists around Astor are worried they may not be able to enjoy anchoring in Silver Glen Springs too much longer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife commission told News 6 it received a request to create a 'Springs Protection Zone' in Silver Glen.
As Volusia Council considers motocross facility plans, residents share proposed location concerns
Read full article: As Volusia Council considers motocross facility plans, residents share proposed location concernsVolusia County is debating building a huge motocross facility near the “World Center of Racing.” The 65-acre property the county is eyeing is just off Tomoka Farms Road just west of Port Orange.
Volusia Council changes mind on investigating whether it should vote on library books
Read full article: Volusia Council changes mind on investigating whether it should vote on library booksTwo weeks after deciding to investigate whether Volusia County councilmembers should have a say in which books are allowed in the public library, councilmembers have changed their mind.
Insider extra: Volusia County leaders debate increased control over public library’s books
Read full article: Insider extra: Volusia County leaders debate increased control over public library’s booksMembers of the Volusia County Council want to know if they should get involved in determining which books are allowed in the Volusia County Public Library.
Volusia County considers having more say in public library’s books
Read full article: Volusia County considers having more say in public library’s booksMembers of the Volusia County Council want to know if they should get involved in determining which books are allowed in the Volusia County Public Library.
R.J. Larizza re-elected as Flagler-Volusia state attorney
Read full article: R.J. Larizza re-elected as Flagler-Volusia state attorneyRepublican R.J. Larizza has been declared the winner of the Flagler-Volusia state attorney race. [LIVE RACE RESULTS: Scroll to bottom of story to see all race returns]RACE DETAILS BELOWVoters in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which covers Flagler, Volusia, St. Johns and Putnam counties, were asked to choose between the incumbent or an independent challenger running for state attorney. The former prosecutor believes the criminal justice system is broken with a heavy emphasis on incarceration, which he hopes to change by focusing more on diversion programs and common sense sentencing practices. R.J. Larizza (R)Incumbent R.J. Larizza has been elected for a fourth term as the state attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit, a role he’s filled since being sworn in in January 2009. Larizza has worked in the criminal justice system since 1980 and has experience as a probation officer, a private attorney, a prosecutor and a state attorney.
Meet the candidates: Here’s who’s running for Flagler-Volusia state attorney
Read full article: Meet the candidates: Here’s who’s running for Flagler-Volusia state attorney[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the presidential election | TRACK YOUR BALLOT: Voting by mail? Here’s how to track your ballot]Other roles for the state attorney include reviewing use of force incidents, determining whether criminal charges are warranted in a case and determining whether the death penalty is an appropriate punishment to be sought. The former prosecutor believes the criminal justice system is broken with a heavy emphasis on incarceration, which he hopes to change by focusing more on diversion programs and common sense sentencing practices. R.J. Larizza (R)Incumbent R.J. Larizza is hoping to get elected for a fourth term as the state attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit, a role he’s filled since being sworn in in January 2009. Larizza has worked in the criminal justice system since 1980 and has experience as a probation officer, a private attorney, a prosecutor and a state attorney.
General Election Results for Central Florida State Attorneys on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: General Election Results for Central Florida State Attorneys on Nov. 3, 2020Find All Race Results HereORLANDO, Fla. – On Nov. 3, voters in Flagler and Volusia and Orange and Osceola counties will decide their next state attorneys. In Orange County, with Aramis Ayala not running for re-election, either Jose Torreolla or Monique Worrell will become the next Orange-Osceola state attorney. In the 7th Judicial Circuit race, Republican incumbent R.J. Larizza is running against independent candidate Don Dempsey to keep his role as Flagler-Volusia State Attorney. Check all the races in Central Florida and statewide in the dropdown menu below, and get more information on the ClickOrlando.com Results 2020 page.