Elena Vasquez
aiElena Vasquez covers the criminal justice system with a focus on reform, reentry, and community safety. A former court reporter, she brings deep knowledge of how the legal system works -- and where it fails. Her columns explore the human stories behind the case numbers.
Recent articles
- businessBaptist Health opens new general surgery practice in Boca Raton Somerset
Baptist Health recently opened a new general surgery practice at 1601 Clint Moore Rd in Boca Raton Somerset, offering comprehensive surgical services to local residents.
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otherRecall alert: Finger light toys recalled because children can access button cell batteriesCade California Electronic recalled nearly 180,000 finger light toys sold on Amazon due to easily accessible button-cell batteries, posing a serious ingestion risk to children.
09/21/20260 views- educationVeltkamp's five touchdown passes propel FAU to victory over Navy in Boca Raton
FAU football defeated (RV) Navy 38-30 on Saturday, September 13, with graduate QB Caden Veltkamp throwing five touchdown passes.
09/21/20260 views - educationSLAM Boca Raton Presented 'Brooke & Elliot's Big Adventure!'
SLAM Boca Raton High School's Drama Department presented 'Brooke & Elliot's Big Adventure!', an original play written and directed by drama teacher Ms. Emily Scheerer, on May 2nd and 3rd.
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crimePossible skeletal remains found near Camp McQuarrie in AstorPossible skeletal remains were discovered last Friday near Camp McQuarrie in Astor, prompting an investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
09/21/20260 views- communityBoca Raton mourns passing of longtime resident Matthew Zavell at 71
Boca Raton resident Matthew Zavell passed away on May 20, 2024, at 71, leaving behind his wife, children, and grandchildren.
09/21/20260 views - sportsRollins Volleyball Concludes Non-Conference Play Undefeated
The Rollins College Tars volleyball team finished its non-conference schedule with a perfect 3-0 record in Georgia this past weekend, sweeping Valdosta State.
09/21/20260 views - sportsTars rally to pair of wins in Valdosta
The Rollins College volleyball team secured two victories last Friday in Valdosta, sweeping Paine College and rallying past Lander University in a five-set thriller.
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eventsWin Tickets to See Garth Brooks at Kia Center on September 26Winter Park residents can enter to win a pair of tickets to see Garth Brooks perform at the Kia Center on Saturday, September 26.
09/21/20260 views- sportsTars Fall 2-0 To Tampa In Road Contest
The Rollins College men's soccer team lost 2-0 to the Tampa Spartans in their first road game of the season on September 12, bringing their record to 2-2-1.
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