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Though no one was hurt during the April 30 incident, video surveillance shows that Cross negligently fidgeted with his service pistol, causing it to fire.
Read More »Pasco Deputy Fired Over Accidental Gun Discharge Fighting To Keep His Job
Nobody Noticed An Ex-Felon In Florida Ran For Office; Now There Are Questions Whether It Was Legal
A retired handyman who served 16 months in prison quietly ran for public office earlier this month in a small town.
Read More »Alligator Hunting
For two Florida friends, a last chance to kill an elusive beast.
Read More »Twitter Suspends Personal Account Of Florida Congressman Who Supports Trump
Twitter acknowledged late Thursday that it mistakenly shut down the personal social media account of Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican congressman in Florida who is among President Donald Trump's staunchest allies.
Read More »Fact Check: Governor Plan To Raise Teacher Pay Won’t Make Florida No. 2 In The U.S.
New Jersey, the District of Columbia and civilian teachers in schools run by the U.S. Defense Department would continue to earn more than Florida teachers, even under the governor’s roughly $600 million proposal.
Read More »Details Emerge In Officer’s Accidental Shooting In School Cafeteria
New documents reveal that a key piece of evidence was the school security video.
Read More »Sheriff: Officer Whose Gun Fired In School Cafeteria Fired For Mishandling Pistol
A sheriff’s corporal whose gun accidentally fired in a busy middle school cafeteria nearly six months ago caused the accident himself by “fidgeting” with his gun and has been fired after an investigation, authorities announced Wednesday.
Read More »After the Eye: A Story of Recovery Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast
One year after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle as a category 5 storm, many residents continue to rebuild the communities they call home. A team of WUFT journalists share a collection of stories that spotlight struggle, hope and perseverance.
Read More »Dog Racing Supporters Challenge Constitutionality Of Amendment 13 In Federal Lawsuit
Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida.
Read More »Judge Weighs Decision On Voting Rights Law That Could Sway 2020 Election
A two-day hearing is fueling anticipation about a federal judge's upcoming decision whether to block provisions of a new Florida law requiring ex-felons to repay all court fines and fees before they can be allowed to vote in future elections.
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