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Fla. city refuses police chief ’s resignation

Seeks to ‘stabilize’ from controversy; shooter posts bail

The police chief in the Florida city where Trayvon Martin was shot will permanently step down from his post after enduring strong criticism of his department’s decision not to arrest George Zimmerman. City commissioners - who previously gave Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee a vote of “no confidence’’ - accepted the resignation Monday.

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