MIAMI — When leaders of Florida’s most populous county met in September to pick a site for what could become…
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Woman injured during George Floyd protest in Florida wins $2 million settlement
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys for a woman who was struck in the face by a rubber bullet during a…
Cop placed on leave after Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill detained, handcuffed by police
MIAMI — A police officer has been placed on administrative leave after NFL player Tyreek Hill was handcuffed and placed…
Trial begins for Florida activists accused of acting as Russian agents
Tampa, Fla. — A trial got underway Tuesday for a group of activists in Florida accused of acting as Russian…
Die-hard Black Trump supporter accuses GOP group of calling him ‘a slave’
FORT MEYERS, Fla. — One of former President Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters, who is a Black man, has filed…
Woman who fatally shot Black neighbor in Florida found guilty
OCALA, Fla. — The white woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor during a dispute over children playing near her…
Trial begins for white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor in Florida
OCALA, Fla. — A jury will hear opening statements on the first day of trial for a 60-year-old white woman…
Former Florida deputy arrested for stealing money during traffic stops
A former deputy in Florida was arrested after he was accused of stealing money during traffic stops earlier this year.…
Florida A&M University president stepping down amid backlash over donation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University’s president announced he is resigning amid backlash over the HBCU’s acceptance of a multi-million…
Florida deputy fatally shoots Black US airman in his home; bodycam video released
Police in Florida have released body camera footage of a sheriff’s deputy fatally shoot a Black man who was a…
