In this Jan. 11, 2019, photo, suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel listens to comments by his attorney at a news conference after new Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Israel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., over his handling of February's massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Israel testified for seven hours Wednesday, June 19, while fighting to regain his job. A lawyer for DeSantis focused his questions on training that former Deputy Scot Peterson received before the shooting in February 2018. Israel replied that Peterson was trained but there's no way he could have given him the courage to confront the shooter.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 9:35pmFlorida gymnast Kayla DiCello performs on the floor during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Oklahoma, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:08pmFlorida Gators right handed pitcher Liam Peterson celebrates a strikeout during an NCAA Baseball game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:08pmFlorida Gators right handed pitcher Liam Peterson pitches during an NCAA Baseball game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





