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Legacy of Learning: GNTC Awards 2025 Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarships to Aspiring Students

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Rome, Ga. — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has selected its recipients for the 2025 Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship, aimed at supporting students connected to Polk County in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship honors the legacy of the late Judge Dan Peace Winn, who served the community until his passing in 2016 at the age of 94. Established by Judge Winn’s family, the scholarship seeks to assist residents of Polk County or those with ties to the area to complete their degrees, diplomas, or certificates at GNTC. “The Winn family is committed … Read more

"Justice Served: Donna Adelson Found Guilty in Dan Markel Murder Case After Years of Legal Battles"

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A jury has convicted Donna Adelson, 75, of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, a prominent law professor known for his scholarship and advocacy. The case has drawn considerable public attention due to its complex family ties and the alleged involvement of Adelson’s family. Dan Markel was fatally shot in July 2014, a crime that investigators have linked to a plot orchestrated by his former in-laws. The motivation, according to law enforcement, stemmed from a desire to enable Markel’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, to relocate to South Florida with their … Read more

Donna Adelson Found Guilty in Plot to Murder Florida Law Professor Dan Markel

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A jury has found Donna Adelson guilty in the murder case of Dan Markel, a law professor at Florida State University. The verdict, reached Wednesday, concluded a deeply complex legal battle that captivated the public and drew attention due to its intricate ties to family dynamics and alleged financial disputes. Markel, who was shot to death in July 2014 outside his home in Tallahassee, had been embroiled in a contentious custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, at the time of his death. Prosecutors argued that Donna Adelson, Wendi’s mother, had orchestrated … Read more

Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted of Murdering In-Laws After Years of Heartbreak for Family

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AUBURN, Calif. — A jury has found former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in a tragic case that has haunted the Spohr family for four years. The conviction stems from an ambush shooting that occurred in June 2021, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Gary Spohr and serious injury to his wife, 68-year-old Wendy Wood. Although Wendy recovered from her injuries, she later died by suicide. The jury deliberated for two and a half days before reaching a verdict that also included special circumstances of lying in … Read more