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BET Current: Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws Amid Workforce Shortages

Lawmakers cite job vacancies left by undocumented immigrants as a reason for proposed changes.
03/28/2025

Opinion: Florida Teens, Get Ready: DeSantis Is Loosening Labor Laws and the 1800s Are Calling

What starts with longer work hours for kids could end with bootstraps, broomsticks, and a chamber pot apprenticeship. Let’s fully commit to this regression and revive some of history’s worst ideas.
03/27/2025

Over 2,000 Drug Convictions to Be Overturned in Broward County Crack Cocaine Sting

Florida prosecutors are reviewing convictions tied to a controversial Sheriff's Office sting that targeted buyers with crack cocaine made by law enforcement.
12/09/2024

Marilyn Mosby Sentenced to 12 Months Home Detention & 3 Years Supervised Release

The former Baltimore City State's Attorney was convicted by two separate juries on charges of perjury and mortgage fraud charges and also ordered to forfeit her Longboat Key, Florida condo.
05/23/2024

Jim Jones Will Not Face Charges Following Altercation At Florida Airport

Law enforcement backs Jones’ claims of self-defense in the surveillance video of the brawl.
05/08/2024

Jim Jones Claims Self-Defense In Florida Airport Brawl

The Harlem MC was seen on camera taking on two men in an altercation that took place on May 5.
05/06/2024

Sukihana Says She Doesn’t Do or Sell Drugs, Following Her Arrest

The rapper claims that the charges levied against her will be dropped on Instagram Live.
05/01/2024

Sukihana Arrested In Florida On Drug Charges

The "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star was charged with possession of ecstasy and codeine with intent to sell.
04/26/2024

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Home Raided By IRS Agents

The controversial rapper's personal items including luxury vehicles were seized by federal agents.
04/18/2024

Yungeen Ace Arrested For Gun Possession In Florida

The Florida rapper was charged with possession of a firearm, weapon, or ammunition by a convicted felon.
04/17/2024

121 Unmarked Graves Discovered In Old Black Cemetery at Florida U.S. Air Force Base

According to the officials, the search will continue throughout the year at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
01/22/2024