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Non-citizen who voted in Florida in 2020 gets prison, will be deported

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By Steve Patterson Verified
| Florida Times-Union Verified
A Colombian citizen will serve a three-year prison sentence and be deported for illegally voting in the 2020 election. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Grajales pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft, Social Security fraud and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. For decades, he used another person's identity to obtain a driver's license and a U.S. passport. He registered and voted in multiple Jacksonville elections, including the 2020 presidential election.
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What to know about Duval School Board candidates on the primary ballot

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By Steve Patterson Verified
| Florida Times-Union Verified
Aug. 13, 2026, 10:33 a.m. ET Three first-time officeholders will join the Duval County School Board, with 11 candidates running for seats in districts 2, 4, and 6. The candidates, who include educators, parents, and community volunteers, are vying for seats being vacated by the current board chair, vice chair, and another member. Key issues discussed by the candidates include budget priorities, teacher support, student discipline, and curriculum choices.
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Jacksonville drug gang behind 4 killings, feds say

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By Steve Patterson Verified
| Florida Times-Union Verified
A Jacksonville drug trafficker and a dozen co-defendants face federal racketeering charges. The indictment links the gang, known as Slime, to four murders, robbery, and drug trafficking. Brian Gregory Brightman, the alleged leader, was already facing prison time for operating multiple "trap houses." The new charges could result in sentences from 20 years to life for some defendants, with the death penalty being a possibility.
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