The first person to have his guns confiscated under Florida’s 2018 “red flag” law has been found guilty over his refusal to voluntarily surrender the weapons. Jerron Smith, 33, now faces up to five years in prison after a jury in Broward County rejected his argument that he did not fully understand the new law. The…
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Black Lottery Winner Invests Winnings Into Rebuilding Fla. Black Business Community
Miguel Pilgram highlights where he plans to build a jazz lounge in the Sistrunk Boulevard area of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Pilgram Group via Facebook) After winning millions in a lottery jackpot, a Florida man has decided to use his money to revive a district once known for thriving black businesses. “This commitment that I feel,…
Florida State Senator files complaint against judge who jailed a Black man for missing jury duty
Florida State Senator Bobby Powell has taken action against a judge who sentenced a 21-year-old Black man to jail time for missing jury duty. Powell filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Qualifications Commission, against Judge Kasternakes, who is on the hot seat for how he handled Deandre Somerville, a non-violent, first-time offender after handing…
Student will become first black woman to get doctoral degree in nuclear physics at FSU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University grads will soon be walking across the aisle. Along with them, a woman who is making history. Kalisa Villafana said she’s feeling a bit overwhelmed, but good. She says there’s no way she would’ve made it here without her family, friends and FSU helping her along the way. “The…
Florida Governor Signs Bill Requiring Felons To Pay Off Fines Before They Can Vote
Critics say the new law is akin to a poll tax and undercuts a state constitutional amendment to expand voting rights. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that will require people with felony convictions to pay all of their outstanding fines and fees before they can vote again, a move that critics say significantly undermines…
2nd Florida city in just a week to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
For the second time in a week a Florida city has decided to pay a ransom to hackers to regain control over municipal computer systems. It is the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments and businesses. The mayor of Lake City told CBS 47 Action News Jax on Tuesday…
