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Rickey Butler was on a GPS tether for a separate crime when he was caught with drugs and a Glock firearm.

Pierre Clevelands attorney said he didnt know his dogs were dangerous; prosecutors office argued he \

Notes and highlights from today in Florida politics.

“Hard-working, high-integrity, independent journalism is essential for democracy to survive and thrive, and too often it seems easy for Central Floridians to take a daily newspaper for granted,” the Orange County group said in its award.

Sheldon Avery Thomas pleaded guilty five months after being indicted and accused of buying a Century Arms Draco pistol from dealer Action Impact.

Sales tax revenue will improve Orange County's ability to compete for federal transportation funding, Mayor Jerry Demings said.

The indictment comes as the man accused of buying the firearm made a renewed push to be released from jail while awaiting trial in federal court.

A Detroit man was charged with illegally buying the firearm Ehmani Davis used in a fatal shootout with police Wednesday.

Magistrate Judge Jonathan Grey ruled against the defense’s plea for some form of tethered release, like home detention or home incarceration.

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