Tag: Florida
Bishop Verot’s namesake and building on Florida’s faith
Note: The following contains excerpts from an Oct. 19, 2020, article in our sister publication, The St. Augustine…
6 more officers fired over handling of domestic violence-fueled triple homicide in South Florida
A South Florida sheriff’s office has fired six more deputies and disciplined 11 others for their handling of…
Former North Carolina politician Madison Cawthorn arrested in Florida. Here’s what we know
Former North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn is in trouble with the law once again, but this time in…
Open carry of guns not yet legal in Florida despite court ruling, Pinellas sheriff warns
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri warned Friday that openly carrying firearms is not yet legal in Florida despite…
National Hurricane Center reports tropical depression possible. See timing, any Florida impact
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave off the coast of Africa that shows an increased…
‘Despicable’ comments about Charlie Kirk death prompt teacher investigation in Florida
Florida's commissioner of education announced he is investigating reports of state educators who have posted "despicable comments" on…
Florida to execute Polk man whose lawyers say he’s mentally disabled
David Joseph Pittman has lived most of his life on Florida’s death row for a 1990 triple murder…
HBCUs receive threats across Southeast, including Florida. Where, what to know
At least eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in four states, including Florida's Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona…
Florida’s Ban on Openly Carrying Guns Is Unconstitutional, State Appeals Court Rules
Florida is one of just four states that generally prohibit people from openly carrying firearms in public. That…
New cruise company gets Milford area into tropical headspace
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — In its first year on the water, Twisted Tiki Cruises out of Milford is…
Good news. Fentanyl deaths dropped again in Central Florida
Twice a year, the Florida Medical Examiners release a report that quantifies the number of people in Florida…
National Hurricane Center tracking new tropical wave. What’s ahead for Florida?
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave expected to move off the coast of Africa.Conditions could…