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A Man of First: George Edgecomb’s wife reflects on his legacy, community impact

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  • George Edgecomb was a man of man first.
  • He was the first Black Assistant State Attorney and the first Black Judge in Hillsborough County.
  • Tragically Judge Edgecomb died of Leukemia at age 33, just three years after he was appointed to the bench.
  • His legacy however lives on as his name now appears on the front of the courthouse on Twiggs Street and through his high school sweetheart and wife Doretha, as she continues to share stories about him.
  • ABC Action News Anchor Paul LaGrone sat down with Doretha to discuss Judge Edgecomb’s legacy, life, and what he would think of society today.
  • You can watch the full story by clicking the video above.

"It's a great feeling to know that she's going to be okay."
A Hillsborough County deputy, with the quick actions of students and school staff, saved a Strawberry Crest High School teacher's life after she collapsed.

HSCO deputy, school staff saves teacher after she collapses in classroom