Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, April 19, 2026 · Palm Beach
Understanding Bail in Florida: A West Palm Beach Resident's Guide
West Palm Beach residents can learn how bail works in Florida, including the factors judges consider, different ways to post bail, and the role of bail bondsmen in the local community.
Understanding Bail in Florida: What West Palm Beach Residents Need to Know
West Palm Beach residents need to understand how bail works in Florida, from cash bonds to surety bonds, to navigate the legal system effectively.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Vehicular Manslaughter Charge in Tampa Crash
A vehicular manslaughter charge has been filed in Tampa following a fatal crash, drawing attention from West Palm Beach residents due to statewide connections.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Florida Bill Expands 'Gang Member' Label After Just 2 Sightings
A Florida Senate bill slashing the threshold to label someone a gang member from multiple to just two associations has cleared its final committee. Sponsored by Ft. Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, SB 536 adds online posts and spouse testimony to the mix. If passed, it takes effect Oct. 1 amid rising gang concerns statewide.
Sunday, April 19, 2026