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Study Finds Police Misconduct ‘Hotspots’ Across Florida
Researchers analyzed data from 241 Florida law enforcement agencies across 67 counties (2012-2023) to explore police misconduct. Not all police misconduct is the same. Misconduct can range from offenses like homicide and sexual assault to seemingly minor infractions such as accepting free coffee from the public. Exactly what qualifies as police misconduct varies locally, and the response to this behavior is typically handled internally by law enforcement.
Stanley G. Tate, creator of Florida Prepaid college program, dies at 96
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The man credited with making college possible for countless Florida children has died. Stanley G. Tate, who created the Florida Prepaid College Tuition Program, passed away on Friday. He was 96 years old. Tate, who graduated from the University of Florida, was also one of...
Intelligence official: Cuba attempting to influence 2024 election
MIAMI - The Cuban government is working to influence the 2024 election, according to the office of the Director of National Intelligence.Our news partners at the Miami Herald reported that Cuba is attempting to influence local races in Florida. A US intelligence official says that the efforts are of concern, but are on a smaller scale than efforts from Russia, China and Iran.
Floridians pay $3,303 more for home insurance than national average. Here's the good news:
As if Florida homeowners needed another reminder, a recent study comparing the national average of home insurance premiums found that Floridians are paying higher insurance rates than any other state. According to a recent analysis of Bankrate data conducted by real estate investor Fire Cash Buyer, Florida homeowners are paying $3,303 above the...
Judge permanently blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on handling race-related issues in workplace training – part of the controversial Individual Freedom Act, better known as the “Stop WOKE Act.”
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13
Democrat Angie Nixon is seeking re-election in Florida House District 13, which covers most of Northwest Jacksonville and the near Westside, west of I-95, north of 103rd Street, east of Chaffee Road and McGirts Creek. She faces a primary challenger, Brenda Priestly Jackson. While no Republican entered the race, a...
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards $25,000 to $50,000 grants to Florida churches
MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron Desantis awarded grants Monday to several churches across the Sunshine State, through the "Hope Florida" initiative.The awards were given to churches that demonstrated extensive work in their communities especially when helping families from falling into crisis."We're enabling churches to compete to meet the needs of Floridians through CarePortal," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "The government should incentivize charity and philanthropy, not supplant it. Hope Florida brings together private, nonprofit, and faith actors to serve others, and enables government to get out of the way for the good of our citizens."Thirteen churches were awarded contributions from $25,000 to $50,000, including churches here in South Florida.According to the governor, at least five thousand non-profits and charity organizations are part of the "Hope Florida" network. Floridians who are in need of support can connect with Hope Florida by calling the Hope Line (850-300-HOPE). Churches interested in joining Hope Florida's CarePortal can visit www.HopeFlorida.com.
Lakeland nonprofit seeing impact after Florida opts out of Sun Bucks program
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida is one of about a dozen states that opted out of a federal program, a decision that nonprofits say could increase food insecurity for low-income families during the summer, when children do not have easy access to school meals. The USDA estimates over 2 million...
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