law enforcement

A new state law will take a lot of power away from civilian oversight boards in cities like in Miami and Tampa. It goes into effect on July 1st.

At Wednesday’s meeting, the public speakers blasted the officials behind the move

Many Florida cities created police oversight boards following the death of George Floyd.

Under the bill, people can be arrested for harassing a first responder if they are within 14 feet and have been given a warning.

Six cities are dropping a challenge to a 2021 Florida law aimed at shielding police departments from budget cuts. The Legislature revamped the law this spring.

A new law names the Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab as the main storehouse for human trafficking-related data. It's housed at USF St. Petersburg.

The organization's leadership says the goal is to provide resources that will give young people more guidance and positive influences.

"Eighty-five percent of those kicked out of school are the ones engaged in the shootings taking place in our community."

The FDLE chief is stepping down after 38 years with the agency. Commissioner Rick Swearingen advised members of the agency on Friday he will leave the post this summer.

A Miami police-oversight board Wednesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject arguments that a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law” applies to law-enforcement officers.