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A Florida deputy accused a driver with no right hand of violating the state’s wireless communications while driving law by holding a cellphone behind the wheel, but the charges were dismissed.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 58, known as the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing middle and high school head coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own funds to provide student-athletes with meals, transportation and recovery services, a measure tied to Bridgewater’s former coaching at Miami Northwestern amid past private-expense scrutiny.
The documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' uses police bodycam and CCTV footage to depict the tragic 2023 Florida shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz, highlighting issues of racism, law enforcement, and community response, and has been praised for its innovative, immersive approach.
A Florida judge temporarily halted the transfer of downtown Miami land intended for Donald Trump's presidential library, citing concerns over lack of public notice and transparency in the land transfer process by Miami Dade College, amid legal challenges alleging violations of Florida's open government laws.
A Florida judge temporarily blocked the transfer of a prime Miami land plot intended for Donald Trump's presidential library, citing violations of open government laws during the decision process, amid ongoing legal disputes and political implications.
Ex-girlfriend of GOP Rep. Cory Mills accuses him of threatening to release explicit images of her; Mills denies wrongdoing and claims the allegations are false. The case involves a police report and pending legal actions, with the incident raising concerns about revenge porn laws in Florida.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to lift a block on Florida's controversial law criminalizing illegal immigration entry, affirming that it likely conflicts with federal immigration authority, with ongoing legal challenges and significant political implications.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has demanded that Florida allow the county to monitor the controversial 3,000-bed immigration detention center in the Everglades, citing concerns over transparency, environmental impact, and detainee conditions. She has requested live video access and weekly reports, criticizing the state's seizure of county land for the facility and raising broader issues about immigration policies and detention conditions. The situation has led to legal and political tensions between county officials and the state government.
A Miami federal judge found Florida Attorney General Uthmeier in contempt for violating a court order to stop enforcing a law criminalizing undocumented immigrants, ordering him to report law enforcement actions bi-weekly and highlighting a significant legal clash over immigration enforcement in Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 25-121 suspending Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez following felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy, appointing Christopher A. Blackmon as interim sheriff during the suspension.
Despite being a convicted felon, former President Donald Trump was able to vote in Florida due to a New York law allowing felons to vote if not incarcerated. Florida typically has stricter rules, requiring felons to pay all fines and fees before regaining voting rights, a process complicated by decentralized record-keeping. Trump's case highlights disparities in voting rights restoration between states.
Despite being a convicted felon, former President Donald Trump can still vote in Florida and potentially run for president, as Florida law defers to the convicting state's rules, which in New York allow voting unless incarcerated. Trump's sentencing is pending, and he faces additional charges in other states.
NFL legend Emmitt Smith criticized the University of Florida for eliminating all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) positions and administrative appointments in compliance with a Florida law that limits public funding for DEI. Smith expressed disgust at the decision, arguing that the university has conformed to political pressures and failed to show courage and leadership. He emphasized the importance of diverse thinking and backgrounds in enhancing the university and urged minority athletes to be vocal about the decision.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law allowing the release of grand jury transcripts from a 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, citing the need for transparency and justice. The law, effective July 1, will provide limited exception to grand jury secrecy, potentially shedding light on Epstein's lenient punishment and bringing closure to victims. The release of these records is seen as essential for full transparency in the Epstein case, with many hoping it will answer lingering questions about the handling of the case.
The US Supreme Court is hearing cases that could reshape social media by considering whether states should have the power to control what content platforms can remove, with Texas and Florida laws at the center. The outcome could impact how social media companies moderate content and their First Amendment rights. Justices questioned the broad scope of Florida's law and its potential impact on platforms like Etsy and LinkedIn, while also considering the implications for Gmail and Twitter. The court's ruling may have significant implications for the tech industry's business models and the broader landscape of online speech and expression.