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Audit: Commission didn’t properly execute victims rights notifications | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-11 08:00:00

SUMMARY: A recent audit from the Florida auditor general’s office revealed that the Commission on Offender Review failed to comply with the state constitution regarding victim rights notifications. The audit identified issues with the storage of confidential victim records and inadequate document scanning equipment. The commission, which oversees post-prison supervisory release programs, did not consistently notify victims about offender releases. Several parole cases lacked proper documentation, and some victim notification letters were incomplete. Auditors recommended updating procedures to ensure compliance with constitutional requirements and improve the commission’s documentation and supervisory review processes. The commission plans to implement changes within the next year.

 

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2 accused of street racing in Orange County crash that killed woman, FHP says

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www.clickorlando.com – Brandon Hogan – 2025-06-20 10:25:00

SUMMARY: Two men, Jose David Gomez Urban, 22, and Diego Andres Victoriano Abreu, 21, were arrested in Orange County, Fla., for a June 17, 2023, street-racing crash that killed Lindsey Delgado. Urban was driving a Toyota MR2, racing Abreu’s Mini Cooper along J. Lawson Boulevard at speeds between 92-100 mph in a 40-mph zone. The Toyota lost control, struck a palm tree, and trapped Urban and Delgado inside. Delgado was hospitalized in critical condition and died on June 21. The investigation, initially cold, resumed in January 2025, identifying Urban and Abreu’s negligence. Both face vehicular homicide charges and remain jailed without bond.

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Israel and Iran fight over nuclear weapons

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www.youtube.com – FOX 35 Orlando – 2025-06-20 06:38:47

SUMMARY: Tensions between Israel and Iran escalate over nuclear weapons, with President Trump stating he may decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will strike Iran, while still leaving room for diplomacy. Israel has targeted Iranian military sites after missile attacks, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to prevent Iran from destroying Israel. China urges an end to the conflict, offering to facilitate communications. Reports suggest instability within Iran’s regime, with the exiled crown prince claiming internal collapse. Iran’s foreign minister plans talks in Geneva. Meanwhile, rescue missions are underway to evacuate 1,500 Americans from the Middle East, some arriving in Tampa, Florida.

After a week of fighting between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trumps says he could decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will strike Iran, keeping the chance of more negotiations open. Trump has maintained that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

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Billionaire Mark Walter, set to own controlling stake in Lakers, built fortune in investing

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www.news4jax.com – Alex Veiga, Associated Press – 2025-06-20 04:07:00

SUMMARY: Mark Walter, set to gain controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, is CEO of Guggenheim Partners, managing over \$325 billion in assets. With a net worth of \$6.1 billion, he ranks No. 216 on Forbes 400. Walter holds business and law degrees but chose business, co-founding Liberty Hampshire in the 1990s, which merged into Guggenheim. He also co-founded TWG Global, owning finance, insurance, aerospace, and sports franchises including the Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and auto racing teams. TWG recently partnered with Palantir and Elon Musk’s xAI for AI development. Walter and his wife are active philanthropists supporting multiple organizations.

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