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DeSantis says Florida has no time for red tape with Helene response | Florida
SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the need to bypass bureaucracy for businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene. At a Steinhatchee news conference, he supported local restaurant owner Linda Wicker, allowing her to use a donated food truck while her business is rebuilt. DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, offering $15 million for affected businesses, with applications due by November 24 or until funds run out. He noted that rescue operations will conclude but federal assistance is focused on western North Carolina. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused significant damage and power outages in the region.
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Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book reveals
SUMMARY: In Camden County, Georgia, Erik Sparre is set to stand trial for the 1985 murders of Harold and Thelma Swain, who were killed in their church. Dennis Perry was previously convicted but later exonerated due to new DNA evidence linking Sparre to the crime. A newly released book by journalist Joshua Sharpe reveals a chilling connection: Sparre’s son, David Sparre, is on Florida’s Death Row for a 2010 Jacksonville “thrill killing” of Tiara Pool. Court records show family involvement in the case, with Erik Sparre’s mother providing DNA evidence crucial to the new investigation. Erik’s trial is scheduled for October.
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Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families
SUMMARY: A Texas judge appointed a receiver to seize and sell Alex Jones’ Infowars assets to pay over $1 billion owed to Sandy Hook victims’ families for defamation and emotional distress lawsuits. The ruling could lock Jones out of his Austin studio and revives The Onion’s bid to purchase Infowars and convert it into a parody site. Jones called the court order improper and vowed to continue broadcasting from another studio. Jones and his company filed for bankruptcy in 2022; a federal judge overturned a sealed-bid auction won by The Onion due to transparency concerns. The state court will oversee asset liquidation to compensate the Sandy Hook families.
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Florida woman, 78, fights off attempted carjacker in Lady Lake, police say
SUMMARY: A 78-year-old Florida woman bravely fought off a 53-year-old man, Craig Johnson, who attempted to break into her Lake County home to steal her car keys and purse. Despite suffering a swollen, red hand from the struggle, she resisted and pushed him out. Johnson fled but was quickly apprehended after the woman gave police a detailed description. Lady Lake Police Chief Steven Hunt praised her bravery and noted increased neighborhood patrols due to additional officers. Authorities believe Johnson was not targeting her specifically but was going door-to-door in the area. The woman called 911 immediately, helping prompt the swift police response.
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