Trayvon Martin's Mom Thanks Commission, Co-Workers
The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
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The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
Prosecutors in the George Zimmerman murder trial have released nearly 70 compact discs containing their witness list, photos, numerous hard copy documents, medical records, 9-1-1 call recordings, etc. to the defense.
A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.
An entrepreneur has decided to cash in on the Trayvon Martin murder by creating a gun range target with a person in a hooded sweatshirt carrying Skittles and iced tea, exactly like Martin was wearing the night he was shot to death.
Thanks to her Miami-Dade County coworkers, Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton, will be able to take an additional roughly eight months off from her county job.
"Neighborhood Watch" will now be known as just "The Watch."
Sanford's new interim police chief is on the job and said Friday he'll conduct an "A to Z" review following fallout from the Trayvon Martin shooting case.
The judge in the murder case against George Zimmerman has rejected the request by prosecutors for a gag order prevention discussion of the case, and has ordered the release of all documents filed with the court for public inspection.
The City of Sanford has tapped the former police chief of Colorado Springs to lead their police force.
A task force formed by Governor Rick Scott in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting met for the first time Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Well known civil rights leader, and sometimes controversial activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson is not one known for holding his tongue.
George Zimmerman, the man charged in the shooting death of Miami teen Trayvon Martin, had a scheduled hearing in Sanford, Florida Friday morning but he stayed in hiding as expected and did not attend.
Despite claiming in a court hearing that he is broke, a website set up by George Zimmerman has raised more than $200,000, according to his attorney.
Dozens of concerned citizens took part in a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.
Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee, who was criticized for not charging George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin shooting investigation, remains on paid leave and under the microscope.
In an odd turn of events, the city commission which gave a no-confidence vote to police chief Bill Lee following the investigation into the death of Trayvon Martin refused to accept his resignation Monday afternoon at a sp0ecial commission meeting, with come commissioners saying they felt the chief was being railroaded out of office.
Judge Kenneth Lester agreed with a motion from the news media and has agreed to unseal the court file in the George Zimmerman case.
The attorney for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin, has apologized for the apology Zimmerman made to Martin's parents during his bond hearing last Friday.
In a surprise move, George Zimmerman took the witness stand at his bond reduction hearing Friday morning and made a brief statement directed at the parents of Trayvon Martin, saying he was sorry for the loss of their son. Minutes later, a judge set a bond of $150 thousand for Zimmerman, setting the stage for his release from jail.
Miami-Dade School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reflects on the events following Trayvon Martin's death.
In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, Gov. Rick Scott said he would form a Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection to look into the state's gun laws. On Thursday, he's set to announce who will be on the panel.
The replacement of a judge to preside over the trial of George Zimmerman, the Sanford neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin, will not delay Friday's bond hearing.
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, and her son Jahvaris Fulton are attended a South Florida memorial service Wednesday afternoon in Trayvon's memory.
South Florida civil rights leaders held a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.
Circuit Court Judge Jessica Recksiedler has disqualified herself from the George Zimmerman second-degree murder case over Trayvon Martin. Instead Judge Kenneth Lester will take over the trial.
The wildfire swept through his community, leaving Matias Ortiz's house burned to the ground.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Starting Wednesday, two-way traffic will return to a stretch of Ocean Drive and bike lanes will be eliminated.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
The importance of year-round fire preparedness and of having a robust infrastructure to combat potential blazes is being emphasized.
The wildfire swept through his community, leaving Matias Ortiz's house burned to the ground.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Starting Wednesday, two-way traffic will return to a stretch of Ocean Drive and bike lanes will be eliminated.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
The importance of year-round fire preparedness and of having a robust infrastructure to combat potential blazes is being emphasized.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
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.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
DeSantis said moving NASA headquarters to the Kennedy Space Center makes sense. Not everyone agrees.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the investigation in 2022 ahead of his failed Republican presidential bid.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
It can be found at multiple farmers markets in Miami-Dade and Broward, with signs clearly marking it's not for human consumption.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
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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
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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