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Law Enforcement

Legalize it: amendment 3 implications

Unpacking Florida Amendment 3 and possible political challenges if passed.
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno

Trident: Video shows Lee Sheriff Marceno accepting a stack of cash from a former “ghost employee.” Marceno’s lawyer says the transaction was legitimate.

The “ghost employee” has claimed two men were involved in a kickback scheme involving sheriff’s office funds paid to Marceno’s father. 
Carmine Marceno and Ken Romano

Trident: Lee County Sheriff’s Office releases alleged “ghost employee” contract with jeweler who claims kickback scheme involving the sheriff

“I fuckin’ showed up when I wanted,” Ken Romano said in a recording. “If I went five times in the six months I worked there, it was a lot.”
James Wills

Lawsuit alleges former St. Lucie sheriff illegally spied on own commander with hidden cameras

A former commander at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office claims he was illegally surveilled in his office and then retaliated against.

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 4th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The trial for fourth activists who are accused of interfering with the U.S. election began yesterday. Two are charged with conspiracy.

The Scoop: Thurs. August 1st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Tampa Police Department corporal under investigation for what several female colleagues called unwanted romantic advances, has resigned.
Michael Minardi of NORML

Polls show support for recreational weed amendment but opposition just getting started

With less than 100 days before the general election, Florida voters appear to be poised to legalize recreational marijuana. But the opposition is just getting started. Florida has some of the toughest marijuana laws in...

Put a woman in charge

SF July 28 8am SF July 28 9am Vice-President Kamala Harris has ramped up the money game a mere 24 hours after President Joe Biden stepped off and endorsed her candidacy. Harris’ campaign has raised...
Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Pinellas Sheriff’s Office implements new way to bolster pedestrian and bicyclist safety

Pinellas County initiative for pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been renewed.

The Scoop: Weds. July 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Trump will attend first Rally since Biden stepped down. Meanwhile, DeSantis went to a conference where he said marijuana should not be legal.

Tampa police integrate mental health specialists to handle crisis calls

Listen: Many behavioral health calls to 911 involve someone who is experiencing a crisis.  Now, there’s an initiative that puts mental health specialists in Tampa Police dispatch centers. After almost 30 days, the program that...

The Scoop: Weds. July 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida lawmakers from both parties raise concerns about security issues after the shooting at the Trump rally.

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