Lawmakers aim to expand hate crimes vs entities, women, trans and disabled

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Lawmakers aim to expand hate crimes vs entities, women, trans and disabled

Four Democrat Florida legislators are hoping to update the state’s 30-year-old hate crime law this session, adding to the list of potential victims. Sen. Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and State Rep. Emily Slosberg (D-Boca Raton) want to include government, public and private organizations to the list. Sen. Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and State Rep. Joe […]

New Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton wants new attorney

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New Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton wants new attorney

DEVELOPING STORY: Looks like Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton is going to try to make good on his threat to fire Town Attorney Joseph Geller. It comes as no surprise. One of the first things Slaton told people he would do as the new mayor of the small town was change the city attorney. On […]