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Michael Ertel in November 2012 while he was the elections supervisor of Seminole County, Fla. He resigned Thursday from his post as Florida secretary of state after photos of him in blackface emerged.

Fla. Secretary Of State Quits After Photos Show Him In Blackface As 'Katrina Victim'

Michael Ertel stepped down shortly after the Tallahassee Democrat showed the photos to the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Justin Boyd, 32, cuts a customer's hair at New Age Barber Shop in downtown Oakdale, La. During an average week before the shutdown, Boyd says, he would give about 20 to 25 haircuts per day and clear about $300. Since the shutdown, that has dropped to $180 on a good day.

How The Pain Of The Shutdown Ripples Throughout A Small Louisiana Town

The federal prison in Oakdale, La., provided well-paying jobs and good benefits. Now, its some 400 workers are feeling intense pressure — and the effects are reaching all corners of the town.

Name Of Sebring Bank Victim Withheld Because Of Marsy's Law

The name of one of the five victims of the Sebring bank shootings was being withheld by police. This may be an unintended side effect of Marsy's Law -...

New York City officials on Thursday announced a $3.3 million settlement with the family of Kalief Browder, who died by suicide after spending nearly three years in Rikers Island, most of it in solitary confinement.

New York City Reaches $3.3 Million Settlement With Kalief Browder's Family

Browder endured nearly three years on Rikers, much of it in solitary confinement, awaiting a trial that never happened. His death by suicide in 2015 led to nationwide criminal justice reform.

Kumquat pie will be a sought after item at this weekend's festival.

Kumquat Comeback: Festival Rebounds After Last Year’s Freeze

The long-standing Dade City Kumquat Festival is making a comeback this weekend after last year’s cold snap.

Federal Court Operations Deadline Extended To Jan. 31

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts says it can sustain funded operations until Jan. 31.Our Jacksonville Daily News partner reports the judiciary…

JIA Seeing Flight Delays As FAA Experiences Sick Leave Increase During Shutdown

A signficiant number of flights were being delayed in Jacksonville and around the country Friday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the…

Jacksonville Landing Loses Another Tenant With Closing Of Cinco De Mayo Restaurant

Another restaurant at the Jacksonville Landing has closed.Cinco de Mayo is no longer in business. It's locked, all outdoor tables have been removed and a…

Shim Suk-hee (front left) races during the women's 1,500-meter finals at a World Cup short track speedskating event at the Utah Olympic Oval on Nov. 13, 2016, in Kearns, Utah.

South Korea Will Interview Thousands Of Athletes After Rape And Abuse Allegations

A recent wave of physical and sexual abuse accusations reveals entrenched problems in the competitive training culture of one of Asia's rising sports powers, sports and rights experts say.

Screenshot from the video allegedly recorded by First Consul Scarlet Salazar In Miami.

Venezuelan Consul In Miami Recognizes Guaidó As Interim President of Venezuela

One of the four diplomats working at the Venezuelan Consulate in Miami issued a video recognizing National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as interim...

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