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Belvedere Terminals Files Lawsuit Against Volusia County Over Controversial Fuel Farm Project

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Belvedere Terminals, the company behind a proposed fuel farm in Ormond Beach, has taken legal action against Volusia County after county officials moved to halt the project, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Belvedere Terminals has been working to construct the fuel farm on a 61-acre property off US-1 and Hull Road since 2022. However, the plan has faced opposition from residents of Ormond Beach who have expressed concerns about the location of the fuel farm, despite assurances from company officials regarding safety. To address these concerns, Volusia County leaders … Read more

Englewood Man Exonerated as Charges Dropped for October Shooting in Jefferson Twp.

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ENGLEWOOD, Ohio — A man from Englewood, Ohio, was cleared of charges in connection to a shooting incident that took place in Jefferson Township in October. The decision was made by a Montgomery County grand jury on Friday, as they declined to indict 61-year-old Jackie Johnson. On October 16, at approximately 1 a.m., Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies received a call regarding a shooting in the 100 block of Calumet Lane. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to his arm, as stated in records from Montgomery County Municipal Court — Western … Read more

Recent Changes in Florida Law Causing Delays for Inmates Seeking Release in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, Florida – Changes to the law in Miami-Dade County have resulted in individuals accused of crimes being held in jail longer before seeing a first-appearance judge. In the past, it was common for those deemed not “high-risk” to pay a bond and be released shortly after their arrest. However, new legislation signed by the Florida legislature and governor has altered this practice. Under Florida law, individuals must appear before a first appearance judge within 24 hours of their arrest. However, due to the high volume of arrestees in Miami-Dade, many were able to bond … Read more

Georgia Election Workers Seek Justice in Defamation Trial Against Rudy Giuliani, Alleging ‘Sustained Smear Campaign’ Over Election Fraud Claims

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WASHINGTON – Lawyers for two Georgia election workers accused Rudy Giuliani of defamation, claim he “destroyed” their reputations by falsely accusing them of rigging the 2020 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump. The trial, which is focused on determining how much Giuliani will have to pay the workers, began with opening arguments. A federal judge has already found Giuliani liable for defamation. The two workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages. Joseph Sibley, Giuliani’s lawyer, warned that if the jury awards Moss and Freeman … Read more