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.
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
After 30 years of service, retiring Sarasota officer offers perspective on police relations
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
Retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Eric Bolden received a heartfelt 'thank you' from officers, co-workers and friends Tuesday upon his retirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'The fight doesn't end with George Floyd,' activist says
The Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) rallied at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Saturday to call for State Attorney Andrew Warren to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph, who was shot and killed by Tampa police officers on April 28, 2020.
The Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) rallied at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Saturday to call for State Attorney Andrew Warren to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph, who was shot and killed by Tampa police officers on April 28, 2020.
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
As term winds down, longtime commissioner warns of racial divide: 'People stopped listening'
We've seen protesting in our streets over the past several months. But for five minutes of Wednesday's Hillsborough County Commission meeting, Commissioner Les Miller addressed that racial reckoning.
We've seen protesting in our streets over the past several months. But for five minutes of Wednesday's Hillsborough County Commission meeting, Commissioner Les Miller addressed that racial reckoning.
Dixie Hollins High School in St. Pete to drop 'Dixie,' change nickname from 'Rebels' to 'Royals'
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.