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.
Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
Tony Dungy calls for unity as professional sports resume after pausing to protest racial injustice
Former Buccaneers head coach and Hall-of-Famer Tony Dungy knows all about the Xs and Os of football. As a leader, mentor and philanthropist, he also knows the Xs and Os of life, which are often even more chaotic than the NFL.
Former Buccaneers head coach and Hall-of-Famer Tony Dungy knows all about the Xs and Os of football. As a leader, mentor and philanthropist, he also knows the Xs and Os of life, which are often even more chaotic than the NFL.
Police reform protest held in Tampa as thousands march on Washington
Marking an important anniversary, people here in the Tampa Bay area are protesting as they demand justice for Jacob Blake, the suspect shot in the back seven times by police in Wisconsin.
Marking an important anniversary, people here in the Tampa Bay area are protesting as they demand justice for Jacob Blake, the suspect shot in the back seven times by police in Wisconsin.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night following Jacob Blake shooting
WNBA players’ union president Nneka Oguwmike said on ESPN that the players planned to resume play on Friday.
WNBA players’ union president Nneka Oguwmike said on ESPN that the players planned to resume play on Friday.
NHL postpones 2 days of playoff games following criticism from Black players
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Black Lives Matter activists to hold Black National Convention, put spotlight on police brutality
Black Lives Matter activists are holding their first Black National Convention. The virtual event Friday will adopt a political agenda calling for slavery reparations, universal basic income, environmental justice and legislation that entirely re-imagines criminal justice reform.
Black Lives Matter activists are holding their first Black National Convention. The virtual event Friday will adopt a political agenda calling for slavery reparations, universal basic income, environmental justice and legislation that entirely re-imagines criminal justice reform.
Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
'He's trying to pull through:' Jacob Blake's cousin asks that people 'try to keep the city quiet'
FOX6 News was told Monday evening Jacob Blake is in stable condition at the hospital.
FOX6 News was told Monday evening Jacob Blake is in stable condition at the hospital.
'I didn't see a knife:' Man who recorded viral video of shooting of Jacob Blake 'hopes he gets justice'
A friend of the family shared a link to a GoFundMe.com page, where the funds are meant for things like medical bills and legal representation for Jacob Blake. It had already reached more than $120K as of Monday afternoon.
A friend of the family shared a link to a GoFundMe.com page, where the funds are meant for things like medical bills and legal representation for Jacob Blake. It had already reached more than $120K as of Monday afternoon.
Toronto Raptors president to countersue deputy for fraud and 'excessive force'
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket.
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket.