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All Things Considered
'Today We Have Justice' — Florida Police Officer Convicted In 2015 Shooting
For the first time in 30 years, an on-duty police officer in Florida has been convicted in a shooting death. In October 2015, Nouman Raja shot and killed a black motorist, Corey Jones.
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All Things Considered
Former Florida Police Officer Convicted In Shooting Death Of Black Man
A jury convicted a former Florida police officer in the shooting death of a black man. It's the first time in 30 years that an on-duty officer in Florida has been charged or convicted in a shooting.
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Morning Edition
Fla. Gov. DeSantis Takes A Conservative Approach To Controversial Issues
The new Republican governor aligned himself with President Trump while running for office. Despite early bipartisanship, he's expected to outline a conservative vision as the legislature convenes.
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All Things Considered
Florida's New Governor Redefines What It Means To Be A Trump Republican
Ron DeSantis won his bid to be governor of the Sunshine State, in part, by allying himself with President Trump. But his defense of the state's environment has surprised many political watchers.
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All Things Considered
Ashes Of Pioneering Meteorologist Were Scattered Into Hurricane Michael
NOAA meteorologist Michael Black pioneered research that greatly improved hurricane forecasts. After he died last year, he received a rare distinction: his ashes were dropped into Hurricane Michael.
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Trump Delivers Speech In Miami, Continuing Support For Venezuelan Opposition Leader
President Trump will make the U.S. case for new leadership in Venezuela in a speech in Miami on Monday. The situation in Venezuela is an issue of growing political importance in Florida.
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All Things Considered
One Year After Deadly Shooting, Parkland Parents Call For School Board Changes
Parents of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students were at a news conference with Florida's governor on Wednesday to call for changes to the school board following last year's deadly shooting.
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All Things Considered
Tyndall Air Force Base, Hit By Hurricane Michael, Resumes More Operations
The base near Panama City, Fla., suffered a direct hit from the storm three months ago. Planning is underway to rebuild the base as a model facility that will host 3 F-35 stealth fighter squadrons.
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Morning Edition
Government Shutdown Stalls Preparedness For Upcoming Hurricane Season
Government meteorologists who work on hurricane modeling and forecast improvements have been furloughed as part of the shutdown. Also endangered: FEMA hurricane training exercises.
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All Things Considered
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Suspends Broward County Sheriff From Elected Office
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the sheriff in Broward County from his elected office, after an investigation found significant failures in the office's response to the Parkland shooting.