Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties now eligible for FEMA assistance in Ianโs wake
Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties were deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance amid Hurricane Ianโs continued damage to livelihoods and property statewide.
Video shows pursuit, arrest of accused gunman in deadly Titusville shooting
In newly released dash camera video, sheriffโs deputies from Alachua and Putnam counties are seen catching up to a driver on the run hours away from where Titusville police said Shikeem Mallett killed Anthony Berry.
Courts close across Florida as state braces for Tropical Storm Etaโs impact
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. โ Volusia and Flagler counties are two of many across Florida closing courts Thursday to contend with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta. The Fourth Judicial Circuit, which includes Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns, will close courts on Thursday with plans to reopen them on Friday once the storm made its way out of the state. [TRENDING: Whatโs the โdirty sideโ of a storm? | CDC gives guidance on Thanksgiving | Astronauts prepare for Saturday launch]The Florida Supreme Court posted information on its website about more than a dozen storm-related trial court closures across the state this week. Those details are copied and pasted verbatim below:
Meet the candidates: Hereโs whoโs 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? Hereโs 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 heโs 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.