NEW YORK (PIX11) – A database could soon track repeat domestic violence perpetrators in New York, thanks to new legislation. State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assemblymember Anil Beephan both introduced ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County leaders are considering creating a countywide domestic violence database. People convicted in those types of cases would have to register like sex offenders.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect, but some animal advocates and dog owners said the new system falls short of expectations. Known as Dexter’s Law, ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida has launched its first statewide registry of convicted animal abusers, a public database intended to help shelters and the public keep animals out of the ...

Pensacola City Hall doubles as security hub for Grand Mardi Gras Parade PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The first parade of the Pensacola Mardi Gras weekend wrapped up Friday night. Organizers are already ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — With New Year's Eve upon us, here is a look at the behind-the-scenes look of who makes the Capital City’s annual fireworks celebration possible. Guy Bouknight, the Lead Pyrotechnic ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

A Port Orange resident and animal welfare advocate has notched another achievement: A statewide database of known animal abusers will go online on New Year's Day, 2026. The database will allow animal ...

Michigan's child care quality measurement and improvement system, Great Start to Quality, aims to help create a stock of high-quality programs for parents and help them find options. While nearly half ...

Overtime pay often allows rank-and-file county employees like corrections officers and sheriff's deputies to earn more than their bosses. District attorneys are frequently the highest-paid elected ...