/tags/florida-crime florida crime en-US WLRN Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:30:00 GMT /news/2023-01-27/the-governor-ron-desantis-administration-announced-steps-to-take-to-keep-law-and-order-in-florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new law and order agenda, that includes a proposal to expand the death penalty to certain sex crimes. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:30:00 GMT /news/2023-01-27/the-governor-ron-desantis-administration-announced-steps-to-take-to-keep-law-and-order-in-florida Tess Riski | The Miami Herald /news/2021-09-06/a-florida-gunman-killed-4-including-a-mother-who-was-still-cradling-her-baby Sheriff deputies in Polk County said they encountered a massive gunfight Sunday with a suspect in full body armor. Authorities said the suspect, who is now hospitalized, was "ready for battle." Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:19:33 GMT /news/2021-09-06/a-florida-gunman-killed-4-including-a-mother-who-was-still-cradling-her-baby The Associated Press /news/2019-11-26/hate-crimes-rare-in-florida-but-only-because-many-police-fail-to-report-them-accurately A transgender woman gunned down in South Dade. Another burned to death in Clewiston. A third gender non-conforming person bound, beaten and dragged naked… Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:27:23 GMT /news/2019-11-26/hate-crimes-rare-in-florida-but-only-because-many-police-fail-to-report-them-accurately Jack Brook /news/2019-06-07/woman-arrested-in-food-scam-that-involved-posing-as-south-florida-tv-stations Miami police arrested a woman they said pretended to be an employee of two South Florida TV stations and placed fake food orders at local… Fri, 07 Jun 2019 19:40:00 GMT /news/2019-06-07/woman-arrested-in-food-scam-that-involved-posing-as-south-florida-tv-stations Johnny Diaz /news/2018-05-17/florida-bar-committee-issues-new-recommendations-for-gun-control-laws A bold proposal written by a committee formed by the Florida Bar is pitching new laws for the state that would broaden the number of individuals who could… Thu, 17 May 2018 16:37:23 GMT /news/2018-05-17/florida-bar-committee-issues-new-recommendations-for-gun-control-laws Daniel Rivero /news/2017-10-10/40-years-3-sisters-1-dna-test-the-story-of-a-cold-case Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT /news/2017-10-10/40-years-3-sisters-1-dna-test-the-story-of-a-cold-case The Associated Press /news/2017-10-09/fightclub-a-miami-herald-investigation-into-floridas-juvenile-justice-system Emory Jones just needs to look at his left arm for a reminder of what happened at Avon Park Youth Academy. There is a faint scar in the shape of a snake… Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:39:12 GMT /news/2017-10-09/fightclub-a-miami-herald-investigation-into-floridas-juvenile-justice-system Carol Marbin Miller /2017-09-28/killer-clown-suspect-arrested-27-years-after-bizarre-slaying Detectives worked the case for years but couldn't convince prosecutors they had enough evidence. Sheila Keen Warren was arrested at the home she shares with her husband, who was married to the victim. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:11:00 GMT /2017-09-28/killer-clown-suspect-arrested-27-years-after-bizarre-slaying Laurel Wamsley /2017-07-19/florida-killings-radical-islam-and-the-far-right-under-one-roof This story begins with four roommates in Florida. It ends with two dead and two in jail. The improbable case brings together security threats that rarely intersect: radical Islam and the far right. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:39:00 GMT /2017-07-19/florida-killings-radical-islam-and-the-far-right-under-one-roof Marisa Peñaloza, Greg Myre /news/2017-03-06/will-convicted-felons-vote-in-florida-soon Will convicted felons be allowed to vote again in Florida after completing their sentences?That is the subject of a proposed constitutional amendment that… Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:36:51 GMT /news/2017-03-06/will-convicted-felons-vote-in-florida-soon