Former Ballerina Sentenced to 20 Years for Husband's Manslaughter
Ashley Benefield, a 33-year-old former ballerina, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her husband, Doug Benefield, 58, who she shot on September 27, 2020, in their Florida home; she claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued the act was motivated by a custody dispute.
Former Ballerina Sentenced to 20 Years for Husband's Manslaughter
Ashley Benefield, a 33-year-old former ballerina, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her husband, Doug Benefield, 58, who she shot on September 27, 2020, in their Florida home; she claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued the act was motivated by a custody dispute.
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60% Bias Score
Florida Neighbor Sentencing in Fatal Shooting
A Black mother of four was shot and killed by her neighbor, leading to a manslaughter conviction and an upcoming sentencing hearing that will consider Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
Florida Neighbor Sentencing in Fatal Shooting
A Black mother of four was shot and killed by her neighbor, leading to a manslaughter conviction and an upcoming sentencing hearing that will consider Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
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40% Bias Score
Mar-a-Lago: Power Plays and the Trump Transition
Mar-a-Lago becomes a political hub as Trump's team assembles, amidst power struggles and media scrutiny.
Mar-a-Lago: Power Plays and the Trump Transition
Mar-a-Lago becomes a political hub as Trump's team assembles, amidst power struggles and media scrutiny.
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Florida's Divided Views on Trump
A report on the varying opinions of Floridians regarding Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting both strong support and underlying concerns.
Florida's Divided Views on Trump
A report on the varying opinions of Floridians regarding Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting both strong support and underlying concerns.
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Florida Ballot Measures Results
Florida voters approved amendments concerning hunting/fishing rights and property taxes, but rejected proposals for partisan school board elections and ending public campaign financing.
Florida Ballot Measures Results
Florida voters approved amendments concerning hunting/fishing rights and property taxes, but rejected proposals for partisan school board elections and ending public campaign financing.
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Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
Florida voters rejected a ballot measure to overturn the state's restrictive six-week abortion ban, leaving in place one of the nation's strictest laws.
Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
Florida voters rejected a ballot measure to overturn the state's restrictive six-week abortion ban, leaving in place one of the nation's strictest laws.
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Former Ballerina Sentenced to 20 Years for Husband's Manslaughter
A Florida jury found Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter for the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband, Doug Benefield; she received a 20-year prison sentence followed by 10 years probation.
Former Ballerina Sentenced to 20 Years for Husband's Manslaughter
A Florida jury found Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter for the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband, Doug Benefield; she received a 20-year prison sentence followed by 10 years probation.
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48% Bias Score
Florida Teenagers Arrested for Armed Robbery at Memorial Service
Three teenagers robbed a man at gunpoint during a memorial service in Florida. They were arrested, along with another individual, and face various charges.
Florida Teenagers Arrested for Armed Robbery at Memorial Service
Three teenagers robbed a man at gunpoint during a memorial service in Florida. They were arrested, along with another individual, and face various charges.
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Power in the Palms: Trump's Mar-a-Lago Administration
Mar-a-Lago is the center of activity as Donald Trump assembles his new administration, with a focus on loyalty and a Florida-centric approach.
Power in the Palms: Trump's Mar-a-Lago Administration
Mar-a-Lago is the center of activity as Donald Trump assembles his new administration, with a focus on loyalty and a Florida-centric approach.
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Florida State Attorney Elections: DeSantis's Appointees Face Off Against Ousted Officials
Two Florida state attorneys ousted by Governor Ron DeSantis faced off against his appointees in recent elections, with one winning back their seat and the other conceding.
Florida State Attorney Elections: DeSantis's Appointees Face Off Against Ousted Officials
Two Florida state attorneys ousted by Governor Ron DeSantis faced off against his appointees in recent elections, with one winning back their seat and the other conceding.
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Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
Florida's Amendment 4, aiming to protect abortion rights, fails; DeSantis's tactics criticized; marijuana legalization also fails.
Florida Abortion Amendment Fails
Florida's Amendment 4, aiming to protect abortion rights, fails; DeSantis's tactics criticized; marijuana legalization also fails.
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Florida's Election Day Decisions
Florida voters faced key decisions on abortion access, marijuana legalization, and the Senate race, alongside the presidential election.
Florida's Election Day Decisions
Florida voters faced key decisions on abortion access, marijuana legalization, and the Senate race, alongside the presidential election.
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