Law Enforcement

Chadwick Mayer stands next to his car with various protest statements written on the windows.

Local Activists Call For Firing Of Police Chief, City Manager After Tony McDade Shooting. City Offic

Lynn Hatter

Two different messages at separate press conferences Monday as activists call for firings and local officials urge calm following the shooting death of Tony McDade and amid protests over police killings of unarmed black men and women.

Fort Lauderdale Cop Who Shoved Kneeling Protester Is Relieved Of Duty And Will Face Investigation

Mario Ariza

A Fort Lauderdale police officer seen on video shoving a kneeling protester during Sunday’s demonstrations against police violence has been relieved of...

Tampa Issues Curfew After Businesses Damaged In Overnight Protests

Mary Shedden

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Sunday afternoon issued a citywide curfew after peaceful protests this weekend ended with violence. The curfew will last from...

Protesters approach College Avenue on Monroe St. Police blocked off Monroe for 3 minutes at top of every hour for marchers, meant to represent the 3 people killed in Tallahassee police shootings this year.

Day 2 Of Protests Near The Florida Capitol

Ryan Dailey

Saturday’s national day of protest extended into Sunday, as protesters lined Monroe Street in front of the Old Capitol and the Leon County Courthouse.

Pinellas Beaches Reopen Today, And Deputies Will Ensure Social Distancing Takes Place

Delaney Brown

Beach goers can return to the sand in Pinellas County this morning, but don't expect it to get too crowded.

Broward County Sheriff's deputy Shannon Bennett (left) who died Friday, and Palm Beach County sheriff's Sgt. Jose Diaz Ayala, who died Saturday.

Two South Florida Sheriff's Officers Die From COVID-19

Tim Padgett

Two South Florida sheriff's officers, in Broward and Palm Beach counties, have died from the novel coronavirus.

First responders are continuing to keep their communities safe, despite putting themselves at risk for contracting COVID-19. That adds stress to an already high-pressure job.

Fighting Coronavirus Is Taking A Toll On Florida's First Responders

Stephanie Colombini

Hundreds of first responders across the state are in quarantine after being exposed to people who may have the coronavirus. And some have tested...

Quarantined Florida Prison Staffers Must Use Personal Leave To Get Paid, If They Can't Telework

Ryan Dailey

In Florida’s prison system, if employees test positive for COVID-19, or are suspected of having been in contact with someone who has, they’ll have to...

A 26-year-old Tampa Police officer has tested positive for COVID-19. Thirty-five other officers are in quarantine and nine are awaiting test results.

Tampa Police Officer, St. Petersburg Communications Employee Test Positive For Coronavirus

Mark Schreiner

First responders in the Tampa Bay area who have contact with the public are starting to test positive for COVID-19. Tampa Police Department Chief Brian...

Meralyn Kirkland stands at the podium with her six-year-old granddaughter, Kaia Rolle to recount her granddaughterts arrest in Orlando after throwing a tantrum at school.

House Passes 'Kaia Rolle Act' To Curb Arrest Of Children

Blaise Gainey

The Florida House has approved a measure that includes a plan to curb the arrest of children under 10. It came after last-minute negotiations and...