PETERSON, J.
The State of Florida sought the continuance of a violation of probation hearing when its sole witness, a Massachusetts' probation officer, was unable to travel to Florida to testify at the hearing due to inclement weather conditions. The trial court denied the continuance on the ground that the court had previously announced that no continuances would be granted. The court then dismissed the case sua sponte.
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