Florida -- Civil liberties advocates are sounding the alarm after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that critics say tilts Florida's criminal justice system further in favor of law enforcement while reducing protections for citizens who may be subjected to...

Tampa, Florida -- A Tampa police officer has been fired and arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation uncovered what authorities describe as an unlawful relationship with a 16-year-old boy involving explicit communications, financial transactions, and allegations of...

US — Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram, has issued a massive safety recall affecting more than 1.07 million vehicles in the United States after federal regulators identified a defect that could increase the risk...

Citrus County — Citrus County taxpayers may have been footing the bill for what Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia describes as more than $39 million in excessive and wasteful government spending, according to findings released during his statewide...

Ocala, Florida — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is once again facing criticism after a tense exchange with a reporter during a recent press conference, renewing concerns among press freedom advocates about attempts by public officials to control questioning...

Florida — A growing legal challenge to a proposed Florida constitutional amendment aimed at reducing property taxes is raising questions about whether the wording presented to voters is impartial or designed to persuade support for the measure. The proposed amendment,...

Citrus County - Several months after the Citrus County Sheriff's Office completed the rollout of body-worn cameras to deputies, agency leaders say the program is already improving transparency, accountability and evidence collection throughout the county. The body camera initiative, which...

Crystal River, Florida - Long considered one of the most important redevelopment opportunities in Crystal River, the former Crystal Square Plaza property at 579 S.E. U.S. Highway 19 remains the focus of community attention as discussions about its future...

Inverness, Florida -- As Citrus County leaders discuss future budgets and funding priorities, a growing number of residents are questioning whether warnings about potential property tax revenue losses are being used to generate fear among taxpayers. County officials have argued...

Citrus County - Concerns about government transparency, public accountability, and the use of taxpayer funds continue to generate debate among residents in Citrus County, with some citizens calling for increased oversight of local government operations. During recent public meetings, residents...