Girl, 8, honored for helping to change Florida law dictating arrest of children
Girl, 8, honored for helping to change Florida law dictating arrest of children
Two years after a 6-year-old Orlando-area girl was arrested for behavioral issues, a state law was enacted to prevent that from happening again. The Kaia Rolle Act prohibits officers from arresting children under seven years of age, unless it s a forcible felony.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two years after a 6-year-old Orlando-area girl was arrested for behavioral issues, a state law was enacted to prevent that from happening again.
It was a really bad day for Kaia Rolle back in 2019 after being arrested. But it turned into something good two years later.
Former State Attorney Aramis Ayala is looking for a new title: Congresswoman. I am. I am running for United States Congress, congressional district 10. In Central Florida, here in Orange County, Ayala said. The people in Florida in that district have been well represented. It is important to build upon that. Build upon those relationships in Washington. Be the voice for the people. To be connected at a grassroots level. Starting down with the people who are here every day recognizing their needs. Ayala served just one term as Orange/Osceola state attorney, choosing not to run for reelection. At one point, it was rumored she was seeking statewide office in a challenge to Senator Marco Rubio. Instead, she says she can better serve if she represents District 10. Health care, climate, certainly social justice issues. As well as affordable housing. We unfortunately lead in that issue, right here in Central Florida. We have to be able to get people back to work so they can have a
Local church, senator host food distribution event in Orlando
Food giveaway feeds families in need
Families are still struggling to put food on the table. Volunteers in Orange County participated in a massive food giveaway. The drive-through food distribution was held at Live Church Orlando in partnership with Senator Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, and Farm Share.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Food distributions across Central Florida continue to see high turnout because of the pandemic. I couldn’t work anymore because of my immune issues, Francisco Zevallos, of Orlando, said. It’s great because they offer something we can’t always get and we’re short on money, so it does help us a lot.
State senator, Farm Share distribute food for nearly 500 families in Orlando
Remaining food when to homes and shelters, organizers say
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State senator, Farm Share distribute food for nearly 500 families in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – People in Orange County were able to get some relief as free food and supplies were given out on Vineland Road at Live Church, next to Holy Land Experience, Friday.
State Senator Randolph Bracy teamed up with Farm Share to provide food and supplies to the people of Orange County.
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“There’s milk, there is meat for them to make complete meals. Like I said, there is an organization giving away feminine products; we have Feed the Need that is here with fresh fruits and vegetables. Of course, bottled water, Powerade,” Cece Teneal said.
By Will Althoff
Apr 29, 2021
A bill that implements new training standards for law-enforcement officers has been passed in the Florida Senate.
House Bill 7051 looks to, among other things, update policies on use of force by officers and limits the use of choke holds.
State Senator Audrey Gibson says the bill gives lawmakers an opportunity to build a consensus for policing standards.
State Senator Randolph Bracy thinks the bill is a good jumping off point and something they can build upon during the next legislative session.
The bill passed by a vote of 40-0 and now heads to the governor s desk.