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Year-end report finds growing number of significant findings in audits | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-12-11 14:04:00

SUMMARY: A report by the Florida Auditor General found an increase in financial mismanagement and noncompliance with state law in 2022-2023 audits, compared to the previous year. Of 1,874 audits, 298 governmental bodies had 585 significant findings, a 13% increase from 2021-2022. Key issues included internal financial control weaknesses, budget and accounting problems, and noncompliance with legal requirements. However, repeat violations decreased by 6%. Notably, 22 entities were cited for deficiencies related to federal awards, and two organizations, the Leon County Educational Facilities Authority and SWI Community Development District, faced financial concerns regarding their viability.

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Rubio kicks off Mideast trip in Israel as Arab leaders reel from Trump’s Gaza proposal

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www.clickorlando.com – Matthew Lee, Associated Press – 2025-02-16 00:54:00

SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is initiating a Middle East tour in Israel amid backlash from Arab leaders over President Trump’s proposal to relocate the Palestinian population of Gaza. While Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the plan, Arab nations are urging alternatives, fearing domestic unrest. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains stable, but a March deadline looms for negotiations. Rubio indicated a need for Arab countries to confront Hamas, suggesting they send troops. He will meet with Netanyahu before visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but will not engage with Egypt or Jordan, which reject mass displacement of Palestinians.

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St. Johns County community honors legacy of Creekside grad Trenton Stewart

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www.news4jax.com – Chris Will – 2025-02-15 17:55:00

SUMMARY: In St. Johns County, the community honors Trenton Stewart, a Stetson University freshman football player who tragically died in 2023 in a wrong-way crash. Stewart, 18, was killed by Ariel Monteagudo, who crashed into his SUV at 100 mph. Monteagudo was sentenced to 12 years in prison. To celebrate Stewart’s life and legacy, his family is hosting the second annual Green, Black, and White Gatsby Gala at the Renaissance Resort. The event raises funds for the Trenton Stewart Foundation, which provides scholarships to student-athletes, while also honoring Stewart’s impact and supporting young athletes.

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Missouri man on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list pleads not guilty to child sex charges after Florida arrest

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www.clickorlando.com – Brandon Hogan – 2025-02-15 13:04:00

SUMMARY: Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, was arrested on January 25 in Lady Lake, Florida, after a traffic stop by local police. Fields, a former FBI “Most Wanted” fugitive, was indicted in December 2022 on charges of child sex trafficking and traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct. He was added to the FBI’s list in May 2023 before his capture. At his federal court appearance in St. Louis, Fields pleaded not guilty. The Lady Lake police were commended for their professionalism in handling the arrest. The case continues with the support of the FBI and victim services.

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