A security guard lured a 15-year-old into an empty movie theater and sexually assaulted her behind the curtain after she was left without a ride home, Florida authorities said. Augusta Williams ...

Florida officials emphasize that rioting is illegal and will not be tolerated, citing a 2021 "anti-riot" law. This follows protests in Los Angeles against ICE raids, some of which escalated into ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis predicted that a Zohran Mamdani victory in the NYC mayoral race could prompt affluent New Yorkers to ...

Do you have to open the door to police or other law enforcement in Mississippi? It depends on a few factors. Know your rights, how to spot a fake cop ...

One says, "Hello to Nicaragua." Ana Goñi-Lessan, state watchdog reporter for the USA TODAY Network – Florida, can be reached at agonilessan@gannett.com.

After Fort Myers bicyclist and Caloosa Riders member Debra Purcaro, 64, was killed in a March 2021 hit-and-run in Alva while riding her bike, Carbone established a ghost bike at the site of Purcaro’s ...

More than 70 new laws in Florida take effect on July 1, 2025. What do they cover? Steeper penalties for animal cruelty; establishing Aug. 21 at "Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day"; tougher ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It took years, but Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are finally getting a raise, according to Florida's newly approved $115 billion state budget. In the budget, base ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It took years, but Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are finally getting a raise. That’s according to Florida’s newly approved $115-billion state budget.

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officials warn of a potential public safety crisis due to insufficient funding in the proposed state budget. FHP trooper salaries remain low compared to other law ...

The proposed state budget includes a 10-15% pay raise for the Florida Highway Patrol. But some troopers say it's not enough.

Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect on July 1 after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 more the day before. Here is what ...