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Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties now eligible for FEMA assistance in Ian’s wake
Read full article: Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties now eligible for FEMA assistance in Ian’s wakeIndividuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties were deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance amid Hurricane Ian’s continued damage to livelihoods and property statewide.
Video shows pursuit, arrest of accused gunman in deadly Titusville shooting
Read full article: Video shows pursuit, arrest of accused gunman in deadly Titusville shootingIn newly released dash camera video, sheriff’s 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 Eta’s impact
Read full article: Courts close across Florida as state braces for Tropical Storm Eta’s impactVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – 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: What’s the ‘dirty side’ 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: 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.