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Three search warrants served due to joint efforts by law enforcement

The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office alongside the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force saw their efforts come together following a drug investigation in the Fall of 2022. The Gulf County ... read more

After losing Medicaid, parents of Florida’s sickest kids are in limbo

Llarell is paralyzed and relies on three life support ... payment,” Hernandez said. Without nurses, Hernandez would have to quit two of his three jobs and work from home full-time to care for Llarell. read more

Juvenile injustice: Low-income families pay brunt of fees and fines that vary by county

Juvenile Law Center report found that, in Indiana and at least 21 other states, families can “pay their way out” of juvenile justice system. read more

Florida governor signs five bills designed to protect children from predators

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills on Wednesday designed to protect children from sexual predators. read more

I live in Florida and was a conservative. When my kid came out as nonbinary, the way I parent changed.

When my kid came out as nonbinary and said they wanted to change their name, my role as their parent changed. I am now their biggest advocate. read more

‘Fog of panic’: In South Florida, hit-and-run drivers shatter the lives they leave behind

Fatal hit-and-run accidents have continued to rise across South Florida over the last several years. The state consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the country for crashes and ... read more

Florida Missing Child Alert Issued For 2 Brooksville Teens

A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Tayla Barnes, a white female, 15 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 125 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a sweater and ... read more

Florida lobbyists leaned on pols to get ban on local heat safety and wage laws across the finish line, records show

As an added 'incentive,' the Chamber noted that lawmakers' votes would be double-weighted on their upcoming legislative report cards. read more

Movie makers are busy in Northwest Florida

Suppose there is a mass die-off of honeybees in a small town on the panhandle, and then the bees come back to life. And they were not happy. That’s the premise of the movie Zombeez, a film that was ... read more

FEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown. Locals call it ‘revenge politics.’

The Biden administration is punishing Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes. Florida’s Republican politicians are fighting back. read more

A FOCUS ON FLORIDA’S AGED-OUT FOSTER YOUTH

The Department of Children and Families offers numerous services to youth and young adults aging out of foster care. Participation in these services is completely voluntary and often underutilized. We ... read more

Florida Man Charged With Drugging, Kidnapping, And Sexually Battering A Child

A 37-year-old Florida man has been charged with sexual battery on a child, interfering with the custody of a minor, and kidnapping. read more