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Florida cop kidnapped and killed his ex over an argument about a TV set

The victim had returned from a beach trip with her two young children shortly before the incident. Neither child was physically harmed, and they have since been placed in the care of their biological father

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Years-Long Pinellas Drug Investigation Ends with Nine Arrests, $2.1 Million Cocaine Seized

A multi-year investigation in Pinellas County, Florida, culminated in nine arrests and the seizure of 132 pounds of cocaine, marking the largest drug bust in the county in over 40 years.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Florida Refuses to Relocate Inmates in Mandatory Evacuation Zones: 'We Can Go Up to Second Floor If It Does Flood'

The incarcerated are included among the millions of Florida residents under evacuation orders during Hurricane Milton, but some jails will hold inmates in place.

Latin Times · Oct 9, 2024

Florida teen brothers arrested after sister shot dead during row over Christmas presents

A 14-year-old is charged with first degree murder

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

Mother, 23, shot dead after Christmas presents row erupts with her teenage brothers in Florida

Police allege a teenage boy shot his sister - who had two sons - in the chest

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023

‘Lawful but awful’: Florida homeowner fired 30 shots at pool cleaner he mistook for an intruder

Homeowner is protected by Stand Your Ground laws, says Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a bill that lets people carry guns without a permit and without any training.

Miami Herald · Apr 3, 2023

Florida lawmakers exclude open carry from gun legislation

TAMPA, Fla. — Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training is ready to be taken up by the full House and Senate — without a change to allow people to openly carry guns in public.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

DeSantis says he supports open carry in audio recorded from gun rights group

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis was recorded Thursday telling a member of a gun rights group that he supports allowing Floridians to openly carry guns in public — a measure that has been publicly opposed by some law enforcement officials and that would go further than any bill now…

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Florida permitless carry bill speeds through process despite concern on both sides

Before Florida’s legislative session even begins, the bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit is just a few steps away from becoming law.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023