A new Florida law, known as the Halo law, requires people to stay at least 25 feet away from first responders when instructed. Supporters say the law protects police and emergency workers, while ...

Florida's new HALO Law requires people to stay 25 feet away from first responders if asked. Violating the law is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has made its first arrests enforcing Florida's new HALO Law ― Honoring and Listening to Our Officers ― that went into effect on Jan. 1. Under the law, if a first ...

A Jacksonville woman is facing multiple felony charges in connection with an incident outside a charter school on Tuesday that also led to the arrest of multiple bystanders who Sheriff T.K. Waters ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida law designed to keep people at a distance from first responders is heading to Washington and reopening a familiar debate over public safety and First Amendment rights.

Melbi Morales thought he was helping his cousin when he showed up where immigrant agents were detaining him in North Palm Beach on Jan. 24. He ended up under arrest himself, facing a penalty of up to ...

Florida's new HALO Law allows officers to order individuals to stay 25 feet away from first responders. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office made its first arrest under the law during a traffic stop ...