Tag: Florida
Video reveals police sergeant kicking handcuffed teen in the face
“That is unacceptable and intolerable and that’s why we charged him.”
Florida beaches closed due to fecal bacteria in water
Exposure to enterococci could specifically lead to urinary tract infections, diverticulitis, or meningitis.
Three Miami police officers arrested on drug trafficking charges
“No one wants corrupt officers in our police departments or on our streets.”
Third police officer sentenced to prison for framing black males
“These three police officers from Biscayne Park disgraced themselves and damaged the public’s trust in law enforcement."
Hurricane Michael pummels communities in Florida, a state led by a...
It is the third most powerful storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland, and meteorologists say it is supercharged by warmer-than-usual water in the Gulf of Mexico.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 20
Lawsuit filed against officers for false arrest, mosquitoes could spread microplastics, Feds pledge more funds to target violence against Native American women, and more.
Lawsuit filed against former police chief and officers for false arrest
“Police Chief Raimundo Atesiano’s actions were intended to give his community a false sense of security and were a betrayal of his oath to protect the residents of Biscayne Park and all the people of Miami-Dade County.”
From the grassroots to the ballot box: How gubernatorial candidate Andrew...
On the campaign trail, Gillum called for Medicare for all, abolishing ICE, reforming the criminal justice system, repealing Florida’s “stand your ground” law and increasing corporate taxes.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, August 30
Vietnam demands compensation from Monsanto for victims of Agent Orange, California on brink of mandating 100 percent clean energy by 2045, Sanders vs. Amazon intensifies, and more.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.