Law and public safety

George Zimmerman, the Sanford Neighborhood Watch Volunteer charged with second degree murder of Trayvon Marin, walked out of the John E. Polk Correctional Facility early this morning after posting bail. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says Zimmerman was fitted with a GPS monitoring device allowing authorities to track his location.  Florida’s 89.1, …

George Zimmerman faced Trayvon Martin’s parents this morning for the first time since killing the Sanford teen almost two months ago. A 150-thousand dollar bond was set for Zimmerman in the televised court hearing. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with CBS news correspondent Peter King about the details of …

Traffic monitoring cameras and dynamic message signs are being installed along some major streets in Ocala.  The message signs will give drivers who have to get off the interstate for unusual traffic conditions information about where to go, how long the travel time is and where you can re-enter I-75. The …

Clay County’s “Don’t Play in Clay” operation has now brought about the arrest of more than 20 sex offenders. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Jonee Lewis spoke with Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Todd Kelly about the most recent arrest made last night. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/StingQnA.mp3]

5 years ago today the eyes and hearts of the world turned towards Virgina Tech where 32 people were killed and 25 more were injured at the the hands of one of their own. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chris Gilmore spoke with University of Florida Police Captain Jeff Holcomb and UF …

The Ocala Police Department has identified the body found earlier this week in Marion County. OPD Spokesperson Seargent Chas Maier says the man is identified as Herbert Leroy King of Ocala. Maier adds an autopsy is scheduled. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Maier2deadbodyidenfified.mp3] Whether foul play was the cause of King’s death is not known …

Many residents around the nation have utilizing social media to express their opinions on the Trayvon Martin case. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Cameron Taylor spoke with Tampa Bay’s WTSP-TV Digital Director Theresa Collington about how social media has shaped the case. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPSocialMediaandTrayvonQNA.mp3]

David Gore has been on Florida’s death row for 29 years. During that time, he began correspondance with a pen pal in Las Vegas and detailed all his murders through a series of letters. Today, he will become the 73rd prisoner to be executed.  Many say the letters he wrote helped push his execution. Since …

George Zimmerman will remain in jail after his first court appearance earlier today where he pled not guilty to charges for the death of 17-year old Sanford teen, Trayvon Martin. The nation went into a frenzy after the 28-year old was not arrested for shooting and killing Martin.  Now that Zimmerman is in custody, …

A Gainesville man says he was jumped this past Saturday by four other men while they shouted,  “Justice for Trayvon.”  In light of this reported beating, a local pastor and activist is speaking out against violence. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPGrinerWRAP.mp3]