'The Florida prison system is in crisis': Aging population driving up cost of inmate healthcare
Of Florida's approximately 88,000 inmates, about 23,500 are over 50, classified as elderly. That's 27% of the system. The Southern Poverty Law Center says health care costs are driving the overall cost of caring for prisoners from $51.65 a day in 2014 to $62.16 in 2019. For inmates with medical needs, care is hard to come by.
Lawmakers send election overhaul bill for governor's signature
Florida lawmakers approved a controversial elections bill that adds restrictions to the voting process and Governor Ron DeSantis said he intends to sign it into law.
Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Justice Department opens probe into Louisville policing in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.
BLM Tampa plans march, rally in response to Florida's new anti-riot law
Days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's anti-riot bill into law, which stiffens penalties for those who participate in violent protests and riots, Black Lives Matter: Tampa plans to be out, peacefully marching in the streets.
Tampa policing task force discusses progress improving relationship with community
The meeting was previously scheduled, but its timing was not lost on attendees.
Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
'The videos speak for themselves': Family attorney says Adam Toledo didn't have a gun in his hand when shot
An attorney for the Toledo family spoke out following the release of video footage and materials connected to the fatal Chicago police shooting of Adam Toledo.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer
Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Tampa pharmacy working to get vaccines out to Black, minority communities
While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone.
Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
USF coach placed on leave during 'independent review' of reported racist comment
University of South Florida Bulls men's basketball assistant coach Tom Herrion has been placed on administrative leave after what the school calls "troubling concerns" regarding an alleged racist comment.
DeSantis releases plans for civics education in Florida
Relying on federal coronavirus relief funds for schools, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to spend $106 million to bolster civics education, including offering bonuses to teachers who complete training.
‘He is proud of me’: MIT’s first Black student president is granddaughter of Winter Haven’s first Black mayor
Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body
Tampa school officer fired after body camera records him using racial slur twice
A Tampa Police Department officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Middleton High School has been fired after his body-worn camera recorded him referring to people using racial slurs.
California lawmaker introduces bill that would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.