Detainees at a state-run immigration camp in Florida were pepper sprayed by officers in October. The incident occurred after detainees protested food quality and barricaded themselves in a housing unit. A state spokesperson confirmed the use of OC gas to regain control, saying no serious injuries were reported.

Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov.

Small license plate cameras that come with access to a massive national database and powerful software are a growing tool for South Florida law enforcement. Controversy comes with them, too.

The Florida Department of Health plans to repeal rules requiring schoolchildren to be vaccinated for hepatitis B, chickenpox and two other viruses.

Preview the Dec. 17 matchup between the South Florida Bulls and Old Dominion Monarchs with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson, a Republican, did not take kindly to Rittenhouse’s claims. He reshared the video via the Walton County Sheriff Office’s official X account, and issued a video of his own scathing response. “I don’t normally do this,” Adkinson said.

Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.

While the governor hasn't endorsed in the race, at least two top aides have been in touch with James Fishback, whose campaign has faced criticism over his social media posts.