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Broward Man Freed after 26 Years
After serving 26 years of a life sentence, Tavares Hutchinson of Broward County was freed on Friday. Hutchinson fought his sentence unsuccessfully until the Innocence Project of Florida, a nonprofit that helps exonerate wrongfully convicted prisoners, got involved.
Police said Hutchinson committed an armed robbery and stole a man’s ring and 14-karat gold chain in 1999. Testing showed that the necklace found in Hutchinson’s possession wasn’t 14 karat gold and did not match the description.
“This was not an exoneration,” the Broward County State Attorney’s Office said in a statement. “Prosecutors decided that it was in the interests of justice to modify Mr. Hutchinson’s sentence to 26 years, five months, and 24 days.”
“He went in in his 20s and now he’s almost 50 years old, and so that is a big chunk of his life that was lost to this situation,” Brandon Scheck, the legal director for the Innocence Project of Florida, said.
The permit hints at a significant addition for the park’s newest world. The expansion would be part of Universal’s long-term strategy to transform its Orlando resort into a weeklong destination.
This is the second hint of a major project in the pipeline at or near Epic Universe, which premiered May 22 as the area’s first all-new theme park in 25 years. Epic has set new tourism records.
No details have been released about the building’s purpose, and Universal has not confirmed any speculation regarding its intended use.
Stuff the Charger Food Drive
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are asking Floridians to support their annual Stuff the Charger food drive.
Through Nov. 30, the law enforcement agencies are collecting canned goods and other staples to help stock local food banks for the holidays.
“By loading our Chargers with food donations, we are delivering hope into Florida homes and helping families embrace the holiday season with dignity and joy,” FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner said.
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➤ Statewide: Florida ranks fifth in the 2026 Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index, down from fourth a year ago. The state is tied for first in individual income tax rate, with the lowest ranking of 20th for property taxation. (More)
➤ Tallahassee: A state appeals court overturned the conviction of Nathan Hart, one of the first Floridians arrested after the creation of the Office of Election Crimes and Security in 2022, ruling that state prosecutors lacked proper authority. The case is now pending before the Florida Supreme Court. (More)
➤ Jackson County: State officials broke ground on a new agriculture inspection site on U.S. 231 for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Campbellton as part of the state’s immigration crackdown efforts. (More)
➤ St. Petersburg: Plans to revitalize the Municipal Marina are moving forward, as the mayoral administration is searching for a contractor for the $148 million project. Construction will start in late 2026. (More)
➤ Statewide: Florida lawmakers are proposing to make Veterans Day a mandatory school holiday for all K-12 public students under House Bill 409, with an identical Senate bill. (More)
➤ Panhandle: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a plan on Nov. 5 to reopen Apalachicola Bay for a limited oyster season on Jan. 1, 2026, five years after the waters were closed because of dwindling populations. (More)
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➤ In a back-and-forth battle, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 44-32 to the Buffalo Bills on a cold day in New York on Sunday, dropping the team’s record to 6-4. (More)
➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 in a lopsided contest on Sunday. (More)
➤The Miami Dolphins won back-to-back wins for the first time this season by defeating the Washington Commanders in overtime in Madrid on Sunday with this walk-off field goal. (Watch Video)
➤Tampa Bay Lightning center Jack Finley scored his first-ever NHL goal on Saturday night, a go-ahead third-period score to help Tampa Bay defeat the Florida Panthers 3-1. (Watch Video)
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➤ The Florida Main Streetapp was rolled out in time for Thanksgiving travel and Small Business Saturday. The app allows users to explore Florida Main Street communities, highlighting local businesses, events, and points of interest. (More)
➤ Researchers successfully grew five grape varieties in Citra that are resistant to Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection that kills the vines and shrivels the grapes. The disease has prevented the state from establishing a large-scale wine industry. (More)
➤ Foot Locker, after being purchased earlier this year by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will no longer move its corporate headquarters to St. Petersburg. (More)
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➤ Fresh From Florida, the state program to promote local food and in-season produce, launched a new online self-paced course for families, Jr. Chef University, with recipes centered on Florida-grown produce. (More)
➤ Cayden Miller, a second-year Master of Music student in performance at Florida State University, has been selected for a euphonium position with the United States Navy Band, one of the nation’s most prestigious musical ensembles. (More)
➤ Hyde Park Village in Tampa will host its annual holiday extravaganza and tree lighting on Nov. 20. (See Photo)
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Broward Man Freed after 26 Years
