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Aug 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Florida comms officer killed in murder-suicide
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Officials say Communications Officer Elizabeth “Liz” Ortega was killed in a murder-suicide; she served over a decade.
WHO: Communications Officer Elizabeth “Liz” Ortega; sheriff’s office officials
WHAT: A communications officer was killed in a reported murder-suicide
WHEN: Aug 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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