Crime

The college said the decision followed changes in event logistics, such as the unavailability of the previously planned venue, the Sarasota Opera House.

Michael Tanzi received a lethal injection at Florida State Prison for the strangling death of Janet Acosta, a Miami Herald production worker who was attacked in her van while reading a book.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on March 10 signed a death warrant for Michael Tanzi, who murdered Janet Acosta in April 2000 in Monroe County.

Edward James, 63, made no statement before the three-drug injection, and officials reported no complications. It was the state's second execution this year, with a third is slated for April 8.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 18 issued a death warrant for Edward James, leading to arguments in state and federal courts about whether he should be executed.

In addition, outgoing DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris introduced the use of enhanced screening tools to assist in recognizing the potential for youth trafficking.

Attorney General James Uthmeier said he's directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas in what he calls “the now-active investigation into the Tate brothers.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Attorney General James Uthmeier was examining whether Florida may have any jurisdiction over the Tate brothers’ trafficking charges in Romania after the pair landed in Fort Lauderdale last week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says that while the decision on the Tate brothers' return to the U.S. lies with the Trump administration, Attorney General James Uthmeier is looking into what authority "we may have to be able to deal with this."

Richard Couto, founder and president of Animal Recovery Mission, estimates tens of thousands of slaughters happen each year because of the high demand for the illegal meat.

Florida sheriffs from all 67 counties in the state have announced cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

The FBI complaint filed in the Middle District of Florida doesn't name the athletes but it lists burglaries already made public involving Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.