Florida Citrus Commission imposes seven day embargo
The Florida Citrus Commission voted to halt packing of fresh citrus statewide starting Monday to protect quality after three subfreezing nights. The embargo excludes juice plants and aims to keep spoiled fruit from supermarkets while inspectors monitor fruit condition and producers assess losses. Florida officials and industry leaders expressed cautious optimism about recovery and future shipments.
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Harrington becomes Portland's first woman police chief
Penny Harrington, a Portland Police Bureau captain who led the Hast Precinct, was named by Mayor Bud Clark to head the 780-member department with a $56,000 annual salary. A Lansing native, she faced sex discrimination since 1972 and won most battles, marking a milestone as the first woman to lead a major city police force.
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