William Ruben Ebron is now believed to be responsible for the 21-month-old Lonzie Barton’s disappearance. The investigators searching for Lonzie Barton have found remains of an unknown person believed to have been dead for at least a year. A $1,000 fine now awaits formal approval from Governor Rick Scott in order for Former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll to resolve allegations she did not properly report income from consulting work when she ran with Scott in 2010.
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Police: Working To 'Build A Case' Against Ebron
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Investigations Chief Tom Hackney said, "This case is getting worked actively with leads to build a case.” Hackney says he believes Ebron knows what happened to Lonzie, but he has chosen to remain silent.
Adult Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Toddler
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office found the bones in a wooded area across from the Avenues Mall. Police believe they are likely the remains of a man, and they’re testing them against a missing-persons database.
Florida State Attorney Candidate Calls For Funding To Test Rape Kits
Wes White is calling on leaders and lawmakers to find the funding to process what he calls a backlog of untested rape kits in Duval County.
Group In Jacksonville Holds Vigil For Sandra Bland In Hemming Park
On Sunday night dozens of people gathered in Hemming Park at a vigil for Sandra Bland, an African American woman arrested in Texas during a routine traffic stop, that quickly escalated.
Gov. Scott Gets Final Decision On Fine For Former Lt. Gov. Carroll
Governor Rick Scott will get the final say in Carroll having to pay a $1,000 fine to resolve allegations she did not properly report income from consulting work that led to her sudden resignation.
Fleeing To Haiti, They Put Their Faith In 'God And Government'
Many Haitian migrants face formal deportation after a law stripped them of their citizenship. Formal deportation could start as early as August 1. So many of these people have already fled to settlement camps in Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the DR.
Major Flaw In Android Phones Would Let Hackers In With Just A Text
According to mobile security experts at the firm Zimperium, there's a gaping hole in the software — one that would let hackers break into someone's phone and take over, just by knowing the phone's number.
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