What’s next for Brevard County?

Yesterday the Brevard County Commissioners voted unanimously to enact an amendment to their proximity ordinance that would allow private businesses to self-declare themselves a “park”. As a “park” these businesses would be considered another landmark creating a 1000 foot exclusion zone within which registrants cannot enter.  If you think this is a stupid idea, you’re not alone. It is a

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Some registrants blocked from attending Brevard Commission meeting

We have received word from a member that his request to attend the Brevard County Commission meeting tonight was denied because he failed to give notice of his intent to attend “at least” 24 hours before the meeting. Recently the Brevard Commissioners amended their ordinance to allow registrants to attend County Commission meetings but ONLY if they give at least

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WESH 2 Investigates allegations of sex offenders being allowed to vote

XXXXXXX lives in Poinciana. Elections office records indicate he’s “eligible to vote in Osceola County.” His status is “active,” meaning he can vote next month and this November in Osceola County and in the 2020 general election, he did vote. XXXXXX is also a registered sex offender. Because of this, he should be ineligible to vote under Florida law. SOURCE

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Homeless numbers in Miami-Dade don’t add up.

We suspect the homeless situation in Miami-Dade is being mis-reported. Either that, or the number of transient registrants comprises more than half the homeless in the County. Here’s why… The County is planning to build a transitional housing colony comprised of “tiny houses” on a barrier island in Biscayne Bay. The concept seems more glamorous than the reality, but for

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Opponent sues Lauren Book for Libel and Slander

Barbara Shareef, who is running against Lauren Book for the Democratic nomination for Senate, filed suit Friday alleging that Book and her campaign engaged in false and deceptive campaign ads that blatantly lie about Shareef’s position on many issues. In the complaint, Shareef gives multiple examples where images were taken out of context (for example, an image of Shareef holding

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Kansas Supreme Court Holds Registration Violation is a Strict Liability Crime

Not knowing you have to register something or not having the mental capacity to understand how to register is not a defense to a registration violation according to the Supreme Court of Kansas. A person required to register in Kansas was convicted of a failure to register offense. He was required to report quarterly, every May, August, November, and February,

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Sex offender kills himself after conviction

An Alabama man who was convicted of trying to have sex with a teenager in Marianna is dead. Authorities said he killed himself Wednesday night while awaiting his sentencing. Prison officials said he was discovered dead in his cell around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Law enforcement arrested 44-year-old Jason Earl Kirkland in May of last year. Kirkland thought he was meeting a 14-year-old

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