Protests over police violence against Black communities have put enforcement methods in the spotlight over the past several months. One questionable tool is facial recognition technology to identify suspects involved in crimes. While several states and major cities...
Unfortunately, car accidents are a fact of life. Especially, in the high traffic tourists areas of our state, auto accidents are common. This is why it is so important to know what to do if one is actually in an auto accident. Immediately after impact Call 9-1-1,...
There are many people in Florida who use marijuana for a variety of reasons. Some may use it for medicinal purposes and when it is prescribed, it is legal to use. People also use it for personal reasons as well. People who use it in this way are still doing so...
You may have enjoyed an evening out with friends on the town, and on the way home, police stop your car and smell marijuana when you open your vehicle window. Before you know it, police are searching your car and find not only pot, but also some methamphetamine. The...
College can be a time for students to learn about themselves. It is a time to make mistakes within a safe environment and for students to hopefully learn from those mistakes. Despite this prevalent mindset, many students find themselves in trouble with the law after a...
Any Floridian who is arrested for driving under the influence will likely face a series of harsh consequences if they are convicted. In general, that can include a suspension of driving privileges, jail time, fines and more. Depending on the situation, they might even...
The debate as to whether marijuana should be legalized in Florida is ongoing. Each side has its own argument as to why it should or should not be made legal. Until this polarizing issue is settled, people who are in possession of it or are found to be engaging in...
For many people, the words "burglary," "robbery" and "theft" mean pretty much the same thing. After all, a burglar breaks into a Ft. Myers business or home to rob it, right? Legally, this is not correct. Under Florida law, burglary and robbery are separate crimes. You...
A recent accident on Interstate 75 in Centeral Floridaleft a 10-year-old child dead and the child’s mother seriously injured. Authorities said the accident happened in the evening because of a traffic backup. A man had slowed down because of an upcoming traffic jam....
Shoplifting is a common crime in Florida. In some cases, the shoplifter is a teen who wanted something they couldn't afford; in other cases, it is someone with a history of stealing, drug addiction or mental illness. In other words, shoplifting can be a one-time...