Prosecutor defends dropping case against man accused of abandoning dog Trooper ahead of hurricane
By Kairi Lowery
The Florida prosecutor’s office in Tampa is defending its controversial and unexpected decision to drop a felony criminal case against the man accused of tying his bull terrier dog to a fence in rising waters and abandoning it along Interstate 75 amid an evacuation ahead of a major hurricane.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:27:16 GMT
‘Chickening out’: New owner of dog Trooper abandoned in hurricane angry over prosecutors dropping case
By Kairi Lowery
A Florida prosecutor has dropped the felony criminal case against the man who drew national attention after being accused of tying his bull terrier dog to a fence along Interstate 75 and abandoning it in the face of an approaching major hurricane.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:44:01 GMT
New law aimed at punishing Trump protesters being used against UF fans who ran onto football field
By Olivia Evans
Four exuberant football fans who rushed the field after the University of Florida's upset win over Texas are facing first-of-their-kind, felony trespass charges under a new law a Republican senator said was intended to punish protesters of President Donald Trump during his appearances in the state.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:47:46 GMT
Inmate in prison at center of major Florida pot ruling says it gives him ‘bit of life and hope’
By Delia Rose Sauer
Darrielle Williams was in his prison cell in Okeechobee, Florida, unaware that a state appeals court had ruled in his case that law enforcement officers can no longer justify searching a vehicle without permission because they say they smell the odor of marijuana.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:40:18 GMT
