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In response to a public records request, the department argued the ex-Buc's death did not happen during a “critical incident” and is therefore not subject to California laws governing body cam video release.

The Police at Preschools program (POPS) has been offered at multiple preschools in St. Petersburg.

Citing the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, the appeals court backed away from what it described as a “plain smell doctrine” related to cannabis.

State officials clarified at a recent court hearing that local Florida municipalities are not required to enter into an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under state law.

An advocacy group is teaching basic American Sign Language to cut down on misunderstandings between deaf people and emergency personnel.

The law bans people from being within 25 feet of a police officer, firefighter or paramedic at the scene of an incident.

FSU reported an active shooter on its campus Wednesday around noon.

School representatives confirmed to the Associated Press that the University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida are seeking to deputize their campus police for immigration enforcement.

Immigration advocates denounced the move, one speaker saying Orlando has become part of the "deportation and disappearing machine."

On "The Florida Roundup," council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso wrangle over a new city ordinance mandating up to 60 days in jail for immigrants in the city without legal status.

On "The Florida Roundup," two Jacksonville City Council members talk about a city ordinance that mandates jail time for immigrants without legal status. Plus, the St. Johns County schools superintendent discusses managing a rising population.