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Former Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum arrested in Alabama on drug charges

Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, was arrested in Daphne, Alabama on July 2 and charged with three counts including possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office jail roster, he was released the following day. Local Daphne police were involved in the arrest, though full details remain limited pending official records.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · The Gainesville Sun