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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

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

Hurricane Helene was big, strong and fast, making it a near-perfect storm to bring widespread death and destruction to the American South

The Independent UK

Pinellas County Sheriff Describes Gulf Boulevard As 'War Zone'

Pinellas County Sheriff describes Gulf Boulevard post-Hurricane Helene as a 'war zone' with impassable roads due to sand accumulation.

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Two teenage boys arrested after sister fatally shot over Christmas presents in Florida

Abrielle Baldwin, 23, allegedly shot in chest by her 14-year-old brother after telling him to ‘stop arguing because it was Christmas’

The Independent UK

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

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

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‘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

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

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

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

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

Florida bill would remove permit, training requirements for concealed gun carry

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is pushing a measure that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without a permit and without training, saying he wants to remove the “government permission slip.”

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Tampa’s police chief asked a cop for a favor. What are the ethics of that?

TAMPA, Fla. — The very public downfall of Tampa police Chief Mary O’Connor has sparked questions about police ethics and what’s long been called “professional courtesy” between cops.

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Florida pays millions to company employing undocumented workers linked to deputy’s death

MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has paid more than $8 million to a construction contractor since authorities found it had hired several undocumented workers — including two men who have been charged in connection with the death of a Pinellas County deputy.

The Independent UK

Florida sheriff’s deputy run over and killed by front-end loader while guarding building site

The suspect in the death of Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hartwick was arrested after a nine-hour manhunt

The Independent UK

Worker on front end loader hits, kills Florida deputy

A Florida sheriff’s deputy working an overnight shift to provide safety at a construction zone was struck and killed by a worker operating a front end loader who officials say is in the U.S. illegally

Tribune News Service

After a grand jury report blasted Broward schools over campus safety, the state wants answers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A statewide grand jury’s blistering critique of a school renovation program led to the removal of four Broward school board members, but the report also accuses the school district of serious safety failures.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of 'riots' if Trump is prosecuted

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Mongols biker gang member in Florida killed associate believed to be informant, sheriff says

TAMPA, Fla. — A grand jury has indicted a member of the Mongols biker gang who is accused of killing another gang member who was believed to be a police informant.

Tribune News Service

Robert Runcie now leads national superintendent group and school safety initiative

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Robert Runcie, whose tenure as Broward schools superintendent included the Parkland tragedy and a grand jury indictment, is now overseeing a national group of school leaders and a $1 million project to improve school safety around the country.

Tribune News Service

Obsession with guns. Dysfunctional families. Many parallels exist between Parkland and Uvalde shooters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A young man with a troubled home life, who felt bullied at school and developed an obsession with guns, easily walked onto a school campus where he murdered students and staff with a legally purchased AR-15 style rifle.

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