Florida’s growing human population coincides with increase in wildlife interactions
As Florida’s population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33% increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week.
Orlando man accused of stealing over $100K in Best Buy merchandise during statewide spree
An Orlando man booked in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators.
UF sets student protest boundaries, threatens 3-year ban for rulebreakers
The University of Florida is telling students what they can and can’t do if they want to protest on campus, and rulebreakers among students and faculty will face harsh penalties, according to information being shared on campus this week.
Progressive dropping 100,000 home insurance policies in Florida. Here are the details
In the middle of what’s being called a “property insurance crisis” in Florida, several local homeowners said their policies are being dropped by Progressive, one of the biggest property insurance companies in the country.
At least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody jumps into FSU-ACC dispute
Attorney General Ashley Moody signaled her support for Florida State University’s appeal of a North Carolina judge’s decision to allow a lawsuit filed against the school by the Atlantic Coast Conference to proceed — and is asking her counterparts in six states to join her efforts.
DeSantis signs sweeping education bill with book challenge changes in Jacksonville
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping education reform bill that includes, among other things, limits on the number of book challenges a person can make if they are not a parent of a student in a school district.
DeSantis signs bills to punish harassment of first responders, block civilian review boards from investigating officers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday morning at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, flanked by deputies and K-9s as he signed two bills which he said would further develop the state’s track record of supporting law enforcement.