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Assistant Chief Lee Bercaw, a 25-year veteran of the department, will serve as acting chief while a comprehensive national search is conducted.

Police Chief Mary O'Connor is under investigation after bodycam video showed her flashing her badge to a deputy during a traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Berkaw is acting chief.

The law will allow handlers of retired police dogs to receive up to $1,500 in reimbursements for annual veterinary costs.

Promoting Florida as “greener pastures” for law-enforcement officers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday teased a plan for salary increases and bonuses as part of his upcoming budget proposal.

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to ask the Florida Legislature next year to provide $5,000 bonuses to help recruit law-enforcement officers.

A planned remote office for U.S. Capitol Police in Tampa sparks talk of the creation of a national police force to round up Republicans, conservatives and supporters of Donald Trump.

The police reform bill that has garnered bipartisan support is going to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill was a product of House and Senate leadership working with the Legislative Black Caucus.

Police reform proposals have been largely stagnant in the Florida Legislature following a summer of social justice protests. However, that has changed.

State and local law enforcement agencies in Tallahassee are bracing for potential protests at the Florida Capitol this weekend and early next week, although officials say there are no specific threats right now.

The first shooting occurred on Aug. 14th on Holmes Street. The second shooting happened Aug. 28 on Joe Louis Street.