'What do we do with this pain?' Many ask in Breonna Taylor case

“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”

Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape

Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.

St. Pete protests become heated following Breonna Taylor grand jury decision, videos show

In the hours after the grand jury decision was announced in the Breonna Taylor case, reactions and protests spread across the country -- including right in St. Petersburg, where two intense confrontations occurred Wednesday night.

For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”

Breonna Taylor: Celebrities speak out against charging decision in case

Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.

Critics blast proposed protest legislation as unconstitutional violation of civil rights

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed his “law and order” plan on Monday at the Polk Sheriff’s Office in Winter Haven. Critics see it as a political move aimed at distracting voters from other issues that they say he handled badly, like COVID-19.

Vice-chair of Lakeland police advisory board steps down, remains as board member

The Lakeland Police Citizen Advisory Board is meant to mend relations between police and the community, but there's concern one member's Facebook post could cause further divide.

Being Black in modern society: USF to launch 23 studies on impacts of racism and inequality

As the nation reckons with systemic racism and how to move forward, researchers at the University of South Florida are focusing on how it exists in Tampa Bay and abroad.

Culture Conversations: US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, The Ringer’s Van Lathan

Culture Conversations is an engaging and informative FOX 11 digital program aimed at closely examining the issues that our nation is grappling with at this moment: race, inequality, justice, policing, political strength, and what these issues mean to our future. 

Hillsborough County commissioners declare racism a public health crisis

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to declare racism a public health crisis. But it was Commissioner Les Miller, the only African American commissioner on the board, whose words seemed to stand out most. 

Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor

The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.

NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem

Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says

The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls.  If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.