and last updated 2021-04-28 23:19:37-04
TAMPA, Fla. â Dozen gathered for an emotional tribute Wednesday night, honoring 17 members of the Hillsborough County Sheriffâs Office who have died in the line of duty.
The memorial service returned with a new name this year after the annual ceremony was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Family members of Sgt. Brian LaVigne helped unveil his name on the agencyâs Fallen Heroes Memorial. LaVigne was struck and killed by Travis Garrett, who was attempting to escape arrest on January 11.
âIâm hopeful that ceremonies like this will help bring even just a semblance of comfort to the families of our fallen heroes,â said Sheriff Chad Chronister. âReminding them that their fallen hero will be remembered forever.â
Florida education commissioner says Hillsborough schools in financial crisis demands action
Commissioner Richard Corcoran threatens to take emergency action
In an open letter Thursday, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Hillsborough County schools are in a financial crisis and he would take emergency action if the situation doesn t change.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla- â In an open letter Thursday, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Hillsborough County schools are in a financial crisis and he would take emergency action if the situation doesn t change.
The three-page open letter is addressed to Hillsborough School Board Chair Lynn Gray. In the letter, Commissioner Corcoran says the financial situation in Hillsborough County schools has reached a point of crisis.
Floridians, lawmakers and others react to the Chauvin guilty verdict
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Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, listen as Assistant Minnesota Attorney General Matthew Frank, questions witness Donald Williams, as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. (Court TV via AP, Pool)
and last updated 2021-04-20 22:12:36-04
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges Tuesday, April 20. Floridians took to social media and the streets to voice their opinions.
Manatee County evacuation order lifted, US 41 reopens
Posted at 4:27 PM, Apr 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-06 16:27:43-04
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) â Manatee County officials lift evacuation, announce residents and business owners can return home by tonight following new efforts on Piney Point.
BREAKING: Manatee County officials lift evacuation, announce residents and business owners can return home by tonight following new efforts on #PineyPoint. @abcactionnews Ryan Smith (@RyanReports) April 6, 2021
Earlier in the day, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and Senator Janet Cruz visited Piney Point.
Fried said officials have done a great job of working together to tackle the problem and said the emergency has de-escalated in the last 24 hours.