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‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants

DeSantis called the idea of a citizenship path for crime-free undocumented immigrants “incoherent” and ill-advised

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

DeSantis called the idea of a citizenship path for crime-free undocumented immigrants “incoherent” and ill-advised.

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Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police

It still needs to be signed into law by Gov. DeSantis

by Fresh Take Florida March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

DeSantis approved more than $40 million in Florida immigration grants to pay local law enforcement to capture and hold detainees

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Florida bill to scrap anonymous law enforcement complaints approved by House

The Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association have both came out in opposition to the bill

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 25, 2025May 16, 2025

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Florida court rules police can’t search vehicles based on alert from drug-sniffing dogs

The court said a drug-sniffing dog’s alert did not justify a search because the dog could not differentiate between medical marijuana and illegal pot

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 8, 2025July 31, 2025

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Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in

The measure has dissolved civilian boards in major cities, including Orlando, Tallahassee, St. Petersburg, Miami and Tampa

by Matthew Cupelli, Fresh Take Florida January 6, 2025March 11, 2025

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Controversial Florida bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating cops heads to DeSantis

The measure would affect at least 21 cities with civilian review boards, including Orlando

by News Service of Florida April 11, 2024July 17, 2024

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DeSantis expands police presence at popular vacation spots ahead of Florida spring break ‘mayhem’

‘We don’t welcome mayhem’

by Alexandra Sullivan March 5, 2024March 19, 2025

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Florida Senate panel votes to ban cities from having police oversight review boards

The proposal would do away with existing boards and bar counties and cities from creating panels to delve into complaints of police wrongdoing

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida January 24, 2024June 7, 2024

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BEST OF ORLANDO® NOMINATION BALLOT IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 6!

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‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants

Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police

Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

Florida bill to scrap anonymous law enforcement complaints approved by House

Florida court rules police can’t search vehicles based on alert from drug-sniffing dogs

Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in

Controversial Florida bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating cops heads to DeSantis

DeSantis expands police presence at popular vacation spots ahead of Florida spring break ‘mayhem’

Florida Senate panel votes to ban cities from having police oversight review boards

Central Florida police department offers to test your drugs for coronavirus

Florida grandma tasered by police day after Christmas, on her 70th birthday

Florida cop found guilty of fatally shooting stranded motorist Corey Jones as he tried to run away

Florida police officers can use ‘stand your ground’ defense to avoid prosecution, court rules

Daytona Beach Shores officer fired after sending racist Snapchat

Florida Supreme Court weighs ‘stand your ground’ defense for police officer

Bill seeks to add police to Florida’s hate crimes law

Rick Scott pitches pay raises for Florida law enforcement

Florida woman shot dead by officer during citizen police academy