Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Florida Gamma chapter was established at the University of Miami in 1949. After 70 years of acting as an established Greek community, the fraternity has been shut down due to drugging allegations and a hate speech video that surfaced. Several students have come forward to report the alleged drugging that happened at one of the fraternity’s …

The FBI has recently published the annual report of crime data across the nation. Policymakers, attorneys, journalists, and citizens all use the released data to better understand crime trends across the U.S. A new plan to modernize crime reporting has been an issue with receiving the 2021 reports. We will cover details of the systems used in the past and …

Every year at the end of April, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) hosts the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The week-long event aims to recognize the efforts of professionals and volunteers who help support victims of crime all across the U.S. It is also important to ensure that all information regarding hate crimes or other trauma-related events are …

After a trespassing incident led to the lockdown of a Florida high school, law enforcement is working on ways to prevent the unlawful acts of entering school grounds without permission. Although the two defendants were students at a different local school, they have since been arrested and charged with two separate crimes. This page will provide the case details and …

Hate speech should not be taken lightly in the state of Florida. Over the last few years, incidents involving extremist groups have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) indicated in their 2022 report that Florida is one of the top five states in the country for rising hate crime incidents. More recently, extremists have displayed hateful messages across …

Making a threat of a mass shooting—even if it is considered a joke—can result in serious state and federal criminal charges. A young man from Winter Park has recently been arrested after posting a false mass shooting threat online, resulting in federal charges. This article will provide information on the recent case, along with information on state and federal charges …

Broward Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in a case involving multiple anti-Semitic messages displayed through a Florida neighborhood. Although the suspects are minors, they are being charged with felony charges due to the hate crime enhancement penalties in the State. This article will provide details pertaining to the Weston case, along with information on criminal mischief charges, antisemitism in …

Convenience is ideal for all consumers in the U.S. Within American culture is the large number of fast-food restaurants that dominate in every state. Florida has its own share of fast-food establishments, which usually results in people getting affordable food, and fast. Most of the time, individuals who order inside eat their food, and leave. However, there are instances in …

A case involving a Tallahassee man that has spanned two decades was recently reheard in court on March 23, 2022. The twists and turns of the case, which initially took place on a college campus and shook the state of Florida, will be thoroughly explored. What Happened? In August and September of 1999, Lawrence Lombardi planted and detonated two pipe …