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Covid violators pardoned by clemency board

TALLAHASSEE — With Gov. Ron DeSantis saying lockdown restrictions and mask mandates meant to stop the spread of covid-19 did more harm than good, the state clemency board on Wednesday pardoned all Floridians who were arrested or fined for violating local-government requirements about wearing masks...
Photos and keepsakes adorn the Pulse Interim Memorial located at the Pulse nightclub site south of downtown Orlando, Thursday, June 6, 2019. June 12 marked the fifth anniversary of the mass shooting that left 49 club patrons dead. (JOE BURBANK/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Photos and keepsakes adorn the Pulse Interim Memorial located at the Pulse nightclub site south of downtown Orlando, Thursday, June 6, 2019. June 12 marked the fifth anniversary of the mass shooting that left 49 club patrons dead. (JOE BURBANK/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Congress designating Pulse massacre site a national memorial

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for stronger gun safety measures Wednesday as she marked Congress’ passage of legislation designating the site of the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in American history as a national memorial.
Jacksonville native and SOSMP veteran Katie O will take center stage this weekend. (COURTESY)

Jacksonville native and SOSMP veteran Katie O will take center stage this weekend. (COURTESY)

SOSMP hosting Katie O, Marie’s Kids

LIVE OAK — Up-and-coming artists will take center stage on the front porch at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park this weekend.

Hutto case continued to August

A Palm Beach County judge granted a 60-day continuance Friday in a manslaughter case involving the co-founder of the Salt Life brand. During a status check Zoom appearance that lasted less than a minute, according to court documents, another status check was scheduled for Aug. 11.