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Public Safety & Crime: Pasco County fired and arrested deputy Donald Valverde after “absolutely horrendous” child sex abuse allegations; the sheriff called him a “monster.” In Port Orange, a 71-year-old woman died after firing a gun inside the police department lobby and refusing orders; FDLE is investigating. Police & Courts: Fort Lauderdale YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested on domestic battery charges. In Brevard County, multiple recent arrests were listed in a suspects-roundup. Health & Fraud: A grand jury report says Florida shorted about $800,000 in a Medicaid settlement tied to Hope Florida. Two men were sentenced for a $34.8 million Medicare brace fraud scheme. Surveillance & Privacy: FDOT ordered removal of Flock license plate readers on state highway right-of-ways, and South Florida agencies are pulling back amid backlash. Sports: Florida routed FAU 66-21 in the Jon Sumrall era opener. Weather/Outdoors: Labor Day dengue warnings continue as cases rise.

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Sep. 4, 2026

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Brave child exposed 'monster' Florida deputy after 'stomach churning sex abuse'

The Mirror US |

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The Mirror US

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Year Founded	1903
Website	www.themirror.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
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What is happening at Sacramento State? Reports of shots fired during Sacramento State Hornets football game

Hindustan Times |

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Hindustan Times

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Owned By	Shobhana Bhartia through HT Media
Year Founded	1924
Website	www.hindustantimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Gators open season with Sumrall making Florida coaching debut

The Gainesville Sun - Florida |

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The Gainesville Sun - Florida

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1876
Website	www.gainesville.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Gainesville
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Fort Partners Joins $29M Watson Island Deal, Adds Four Seasons Firepower

Hoodline - California |

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Hoodline

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Owned By	Zachary Chen through Impress3 Media & SFist LLC
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://hoodline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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Congressman Greg Steube discusses Maria’s departure, insanity defense reform, and Florida disaster aid

Sarasota Review - Florida |

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Sarasota Review - Florida

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://sarasotareview.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Sarasota
Owner Country	United States

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COMMENTARY: Florida is the epicenter of the GOP’s vaccine problem

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News Tribune - Missouri

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Year Founded	1865
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Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Jefferson City
Owner Country	United States

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Is Florida losing its grip on retirees?

Marco Eagle - Florida |

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Marco Eagle - Florida

Neutral

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1968
Website	marconews.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Marco Island
Owner Country	United States

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Fake Florida doctor dupes retired teacher of ₹70K, she loses ₹14L in refund bid

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Hindustan Times

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Owned By	Shobhana Bhartia through HT Media
Year Founded	1924
Website	www.hindustantimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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