Researchers see the rise of self-declared “Constitutional Sheriffs” as a threat to American democracy. The lawmen say they are its defenders.
Florida leads the nation in Capitol riot arrests with 46 detentions. Brevard is tied with Marion County for most arrests in Florida, with six each.
Just 90 of the law enforcement agencies in Florida — less than one in four — are submitting their data to the FBI’s national database on police use of force.
Being recognized as a whistleblower grants Jones legal protections from retaliatory actions by her former employer, and kicks off an investigation.
Muslim American groups accused Fine of using Islamophobic rhetoric and inciting hate and violence. Fine dismissed the concerns.
Posey claimed the bill, crafted by both parties, wasn’t bipartisan enough.
Fine has prior experience working in the gambling industry from before he was elected to represent south Brevard.
In January 2021 Taylor had given Titusville Police and Brevard Parks and Recreation notice of intent to sue for violating his rights.
Florida’s Sunshine Laws require both adequate public notice and meaningful citizen participation in votes by elected officials.
Data on the state’s health and economy released this week suggests the sunshine state’s recovery is lagging behind the pack.
“370 inmates and deputies were vaccinated,” Assistant County Health Department Director Anita Stremmel wrote in an email.
Lawsuit over a deputy’s killing of two black Cocoa teens is an indictment of Brevard Sheriff’s “culture,” Crump said, asking the DOJ to step in.
FLORIDA TODAY spoke with criminal defense attorneys, a public defender, a sheriff, a city attorney, and a first amendment expert.
A cop with a long history of alleged misconduct was hired by the BCSO. Sheriff Ivey said his agency was misled by the cop’s prior department.
A cop with a long history of alleged misconduct was hired by the BCSO. Sheriff Ivey said his agency was misled by the cop’s prior department.
It’s the only Florida location that seems to be facing this issue.
Galahs are members of the cockatoo family native to Australia. As adults, they are famed for their vibrant pink plumage.
Mark Eiglarsh, Edwards’s attorney, said the arrest affidavit fails to establish Kathleen Edwards as the primary caretaker of her children.
Footage of West Melbourne Police subduing Donald Whitmer Jr shows him going limp after police tased and held him on the ground at Publix.
Dillon Paul Homol, 22, was arrested Tuesday by the FBI on charges of obstruction of Congress, violent entry and remaining on restricted grounds.