Punta Gorda Police Officer Allegedly Shoots 73 Year Old Librarian During Demonstration
On August 9, 2016, Punta Gorda police officer Lee Coel allegedly shot and killed 73-year-old librarian Mary Knowlton with a revolver that should have been loaded with blanks. Coel and Knowlton were both participating in a demonstration meant to show the public the kind of split-second decisions a police officer must make on the streets. Knowlton was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. New Florida Laws in 2016: Revenge Porn Outlawed, Felonious Prostitution, & Experimental Drugs Legalized for Terminally Ill
With some new laws effective October 1, 2015, the Sunshine State is cracking down on crime. The Florida Senate announces passage of all new bills on their website, which including amendments to existing laws and some new additions.