Sarasota County jail expansion needed as max capacity reached: 'We have to take action'
Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now at a critical moment where it needs an expansion.
Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now at a critical moment where it needs an expansion.
Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nunez named FIU interim president
The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Friday approved appointing Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as the school’s interim president, setting the stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose a new lieutenant governor.
The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Friday approved appointing Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as the school’s interim president, setting the stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose a new lieutenant governor.
Will Florida’s lieutenant governor opening give Casey DeSantis a crack at the top spot?
There's going to be an opening near the top of Florida's government. It comes after Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez was hired on Friday to be the new president of Florida International University in Miami.
There's going to be an opening near the top of Florida's government. It comes after Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez was hired on Friday to be the new president of Florida International University in Miami.
Two, including 16-year-old, arrested for breaking into multiple student apartments in Tampa: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.
Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'
The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.
The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.
Beloved missing rescue horse found dead in pond
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
Howard Frankland Bridge northbound lanes to close overnight on Monday and Tuesday
FDOT is urging overnight travelers on the Howard Frankland Bridge to add 30 minutes of travel time to their commutes ahead of expected road closures on Monday and Tuesday nights.
FDOT is urging overnight travelers on the Howard Frankland Bridge to add 30 minutes of travel time to their commutes ahead of expected road closures on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in New Orleans hotel
A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.
A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.
ICE use of Travis Air Force base for deportations 'deeply unsettling,' California lawmaker says
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
Suspect shot, killed after grabbing for Hernando County deputy’s gun during fight: Officials
A suspect who tried grabbing a Hernando County deputy's gun during an altercation was shot Thursday evening, according to officials.
A suspect who tried grabbing a Hernando County deputy's gun during an altercation was shot Thursday evening, according to officials.
Suspect dies in crash minutes after hitting SCSO vehicles, injuring deputy during pursuit: Officials
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man died on Thursday evening after hitting multiple deputies' vehicles during an attempted traffic stop, then crashing minutes after he got away, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Man dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while trying to cross U.S. 19: FHP
A man trying to cross U.S. 19 in Hernando County died Friday after getting hit by a tractor-trailer, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man trying to cross U.S. 19 in Hernando County died Friday after getting hit by a tractor-trailer, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Man arrested in child porn investigation, more charges possible: CCSO
A Floral City man was arrested for possession and transmission of child pornography on Thursday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
A Floral City man was arrested for possession and transmission of child pornography on Thursday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
1 dead, 1 arrested in North Port shooting: Police
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
Governor DeSantis deputizes state troopers for immigration enforcement in partnership with federal government
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen immigration enforcement in the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen immigration enforcement in the state.
Trump's ICE crackdown could get boost in Florida with DeSantis' plan to deputize state patrol
Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed an agreement that could soon deputize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform the functions of federal immigration officers, and the head of a union representing the majority of troopers has concerns about the decision.
Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed an agreement that could soon deputize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform the functions of federal immigration officers, and the head of a union representing the majority of troopers has concerns about the decision.
Gov. DeSantis pushing for more funding for 'My Safe Florida Home' program
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to clear the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program's backlog, asking the Florida Legislature for enough funding to eliminate the wait list.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to clear the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program's backlog, asking the Florida Legislature for enough funding to eliminate the wait list.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Cracker Barrel won't scramble prices on eggs despite spike caused by bird flu
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.