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What you need to know about Florida today
› O.J. Simpson granted parole and says he will return to Florida when released from prison
O.J. Simpson told parole board members on Thursday that he intends to return to Florida, the state he last lived, just before he was granted parole for charges connected to an armed robbery attempt in a Las Vegas hotel room almost nine years ago.
» See also: What Florida says about O.J. Simpson’s potential return
› Florida officials look to calm voters as Trump panel looks into fraud
The Trump administration’s push to get voters’ personal information from states is on hold for now, but the battle over electoral laws and rules is just beginning and still sowing confusion among some voters.
› Florida International University offers first bachelor’s in Internet of Things
Florida International University is offering the country’s first bachelor’s degree program in the Internet of Things (IoT) next spring.
› Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn proposes $974 million budget for 2018
Mayor Bob Buckhorn on Thursday proposed a $974.2 million budget for next year that would raise the city's property tax rate for the first time since 1989 and use the additional revenue to improve parks, expand fire service and prepare for looming financial challenges.
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