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Florida governor signs warrant in prison cellmate killing
Public safetyThe governor signed a death warrant for a man who killed his cellmate while confined in a Florida state prison.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams
Public safetyJames Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Uthmeier announces abuse charges, details AI investigations
Public safetyFlorida’s attorney general announced five charges against a 34-year-old man and described the state’s use of AI in child predator investigations.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties
Public safetyRafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms
Public safetyThe move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026