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Civilians charged with investigating police misconduct could lose that power under a bill proposed in the Florida legislature. If passed, the bill also bans municipalities from passing measures to handle officer conduct.
A Florida House Republican on Tuesday proposed giving the state control of investigating complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, taking away authority from local officials.
Settlements in lawsuits over police misconduct cost taxpayers millions every year — and while they compensate victims or their families, the settlements don't necessarily stop bad behavior, experts say.
Six cities are dropping a constitutional challenge to a 2021 Florida law aimed at shielding police departments from budget cuts, after the Legislature revamped the law this spring.
The department will also review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation policies at the request of the city's mayor and police chief.
A Miami-Dade jury deliberated for about three hours before returning with two guilty verdicts
With the 2024 political campaign season behind us, robocalls and texts will be slowing down. But they aren't gone all together.
A deadly accident on Interstate 75 near Pines Boulevard brought traffic to a standstill on Thursday afternoon.
A victim is speaking out after federal authorities captured a serial postal thief who allegedly victimized at least 10 people across South Florida.
The largest private prison companies in the U.S. stand to benefit from Trump's vow to increase deportations.
A Miami-Dade jury deliberated for about three hours before returning with two guilty verdicts
With the 2024 political campaign season behind us, robocalls and texts will be slowing down. But they aren't gone all together.
A deadly accident on Interstate 75 near Pines Boulevard brought traffic to a standstill on Thursday afternoon.
A victim is speaking out after federal authorities captured a serial postal thief who allegedly victimized at least 10 people across South Florida.
The largest private prison companies in the U.S. stand to benefit from Trump's vow to increase deportations.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."