Domestic violence reforms bill awaits governor’s signature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – A bill that strengthens penalties for abusers and supports survivors is…
Jacksonville mom of five killed after police say ex-boyfriend violated protection order
A Jacksonville mother of five who survived domestic violence earlier in life was killed in November. Now, police…
Man convicted of killing his son’s mother in December 2020 shooting in Orange Park
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A Clay County jury has found Kiaun Miller guilty of second-degree murder in the…
Police on domestic violence call shoot, kill Miami area man
A domestic violence call Wednesday night ended with a man shot dead by police and his pregnant wife…
Man armed with a knife shot and killed by officers after a domestic altercation call in Sweetwater, police say
Sweetwater police officers shot and killed a man Wednesday night after they say he was in a “domestic…
Slain victim’s mother speaks at Florida Capitol after lawmakers pass domestic violence bill
A mother’s emotional testimony at the Florida State Capitol is putting a face on the devastating impact of…
Florida passes domestic violence reform legislation
Proposed legislation that aims to help survivors of domestic violence in the Sunshine State is headed to Governor…
Community mourns as Jacksonville man charged with wife’s murder denied bond
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Michael Davis Jr. was denied bond Monday morning during his first court appearance following…
Miami doctor suspended after domestic violence incident
A Miami doctor now faces professional consequences for his criminal actions. Getty Images/iStockphoto Violating a restraining order by…
Florida lawmakers poised to help domestic violence survivors on military bases
When military families experience acts of domestic violence, officials on base can issue a military protective order —…
Container traveling from Jacksonville helps spread domestic violence awareness
A new partnership in Jacksonville is helping spread the word about support for domestic violence survivors. TOTE Maritime…
Florida introduces dozens of domestic violence bills, as cases rise in the state, experts call it “a deadly epidemic”
Florida state lawmakers this legislative session are considering dozens of bills aimed at strengthening domestic violence laws as…