Politics
Florida AG threatens NFL over Rooney Rule, demands suspension by May 1
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell threatening enforcement actions over diversity hiring requirements.
James Uthmeier
Politics
Florida Attorney General Uthmeier challenges NFL Rooney Rule as discriminatory
Attorney General James Uthmeier warns NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that the Rooney Rule requiring minority coach interviews violates Florida employment laws.
Politics
Clearwater group submits 8,000 petitions targeting Scientology land deals
Save the Garden submits 8,000 petitions to require voter approval for public right-of-way transfers in downtown Clearwater redevelopment area.
Politics
Florida sheriffs split on immigration enforcement as AG Uthmeier backs law
Attorney General James Uthmeier defends aggressive immigration enforcement while Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and others seek federal clarity on deportation priorities.
Politics
Sanford man faces 100 counts for AI-generated child porn possession
Blake McKinniss, 37, arrested on 100 counts including AI-generated child sexual abuse material possession in Seminole County investigation.
Crime
Florida AG threatens Tampa mayor removal over police immigration policies
Attorney General James Uthmeier gives Tampa Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse police department sanctuary policies or face removal from office.