JSO Chief Hackney presents a surveillance video that he says proves Ruben Ebron is lying about what happened to toddler Lonzie Barton. UF Health is ranked one of the lowest in the nation in a study about infection prevention. Conservation groups are trying to fight the return of bear hunting in Florida.
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JSO Cancels Amber Alert For Lonzie Barton; Case Now Murder Investigation
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is cancelling an Amber Alert for 21-month-old Lonzie Barton, who was reported missing more than a week ago. Police say they have evidence the toddler was killed.
Floridians Voice Concern About State Prison System
The deaths of two inmates at Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson, Florida last week have sparked call for reform of the state’s correctional system.
UF Health Ranked In Bottom Of Infection Prevention Study
A recent study ranks UF Health Jacksonville as one of the worst hospitals in the country for infection prevention. Three of the bottom 12 hospitals are in Florida.
Lawsuit Seeks To Halt Return Of Florida Bear Hunting
Conservation groups want a judge to shoot down the return of bear hunting in Florida and to halt the sale of bear-hunting permits which started Monday.
Governor Orders Investigation Of State's Planned Parenthood Facilities
Gov. Rick Scott ordered the state to immediately investigate all Florida Planned Parenthood offices that perform abortions on Wednesday. The order comes after the release of secretly recorded videos showing Planned Parenthood officials talking about tissue from aborted fetuses used for research.
Another Debate Looms About Guns On Florida Campuses
Two Republican lawmakers Monday filed proposals that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on college and university campuses, setting the stage for a renewed debate about the controversial issue.
Smartphone App Tracks Burmese Pythons
An environmental advocacy group, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, says if you encounter a Burmese python, do not kill it; report it through an app on your smartphone.
With Limited Help From Tenant Protection Law, Renters Struggle In Foreclosed Homes
Tenants often don’t know about the foreclosure or sale of the property where they live; high turnover among tenants and sometimes-unscrupulous landlords make it hard to ensure they receive the notice to which they are legally entitled.
President Obama Unveils New Power Plant Rules In 'Clean Power Plan'
In a new push to confront climate change, President Obama is announcing new standards that would cut the amount of carbon pollution produced by America's power plants.
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