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Loran Cole, man convicted in Florida State student’s murder, set to be executed – NBC 6 South Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1994 murder of a Florida State University student who went to the Ocala National Forest to camp with his sister. Loran Cole, 57, is scheduled to be executed Aug. 29 at Florida State Prison, according to documents posted Monday evening …

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Man accused of starting California’s massive Park Fire makes first court appearance

Authorities say a burning car that was pushed into a Northern California gully less than a week ago sparked what’s now one of the largest wildfires in the state’s history. Officials said the Park Fire had grown to more than 373,000 acres as of Monday night — making it California’s sixth-biggest ever. The man accused of …

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Oswego man ID’d as person who died in fall at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois – NBC Chicago

The person who died from after falling this weekend at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County has been identified. The person was identified as Albert Cramer 38, of Oswego Illinois, according to the LaSalle County Coroner. Preliminary results indicate Cramer died as a result of fatal injuries sustained from the fall, …

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Man jumps off E. State St. Bridge into Rock River

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A man jumped off of the E. State St. Bridge into the Rock River Monday night. The Rockford Fire Department brought the man to safety. Officers transported him for follow-up services. Police say he is unharmed. There was a large police presence in the area holding up traffic. Traffic is back …

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