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Local Attorney Brennan Keeler Appointed as Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit by Governor DeSantis

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HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed attorney Brennan Keeler as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Hobe Sound. Keeler, who is based in Hobe Sound, has a background in criminal prosecution and legal counsel on the Treasure Coast. This appointment comes after the retirement of former Circuit Court Judge Robert Belanger, who had held the seat for nearly two decades. Before his appointment, Keeler represented the Palm Beach County police officers’ union. His career history, as detailed in his application to the nominating commission of the 19th Judicial Circuit, shows … Read more

Gain Unlimited Access to Exclusive Local News for Only $5 Per Month

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Phoenix, Arizona – Access to news and information is essential in today’s society. However, one local news website is implementing new restrictions on its content. Visitors to the YourValley.net website will now be limited to reading only five stories per month, unless they choose to subscribe. The restriction does not apply to exclusive content produced by the website’s journalists. To access unlimited content, readers can subscribe for a monthly fee of $6.99. This subscription will grant them access to YourValley.net, including exclusive news articles and the Daily Independent e-edition. The website’s publisher, Charlene Bisson, emphasizes … Read more

Alachua County Jury Awards $7.5 Million to Family of Bobby Hopkins Jr., Victim of Fatal Shooting at Local Car Wash

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Gainesville, Florida – An Alachua County jury has awarded $7.5 million to the family of Bobby Hopkins Jr., who was fatally shot at the Swamp Car Wash in May 2021. The verdict was reached on Wednesday. The Hopkins family filed a lawsuit against the car wash in 2022, claiming that the owners should have implemented better customer protection measures due to the presence of violence in the surrounding neighborhood. The lawsuit argued that the car wash should have installed security cameras, a fence, and a gate to safeguard customers from criminal activity. However, Kokomo Key … Read more

Republican-dominated Cullman County Prepares for High-Stakes GOP Primary Elections: Local Candidates Vie for Major Seats

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Alabama — The upcoming GOP primary in Cullman County will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of local and state races before the general election in November. While there are only a few contested offices, the contests for county schools superintendent and circuit judge have garnered significant attention. Dr. Shane Barnette, the incumbent county schools superintendent, will face off against Morris Williams, a longtime school teacher at Holly Pond, in the Republican primary on March 5. This will be the first contested race for county schools superintendent in over a decade, … Read more