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Florida Department of Corrections expands hiring incentives for correctional officers

The Florida Department of Corrections is expanding its recruitment incentives by offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to eligible correctional officers at 13 correctional institutions across the state.According to the department, eligible new correctional officers at select institutions may also qualify...

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Video shows rescue of missing divers in Florida Keys after getting separated from boat

A dramatic video shows the moment when rescuers were able to save a group of divers who went missing when they became separated from their boat in rough conditions in the Florida Keys.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officers were notified around 11:45 a.m....

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Miami-Dade residents face uncertainty as Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed budget cuts threaten bus routes

Alina Acosta has relied on the same bus route for four years to get to work on time, but a proposed change in the Miami-Dade County budget could force her to rethink her daily commute.Acosta, who began investigating her options after learning of potential cuts, is among the thousands of riders...

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