SUMMARY: The St. Augustine Black History app, launched in February 2021, allows users to explore the city’s 450-year Black history. Created by Visit St. Augustine, it combines historical content with real-world exploration using the “What’s Nearby” feature. Key sites include the Accord Civil Rights Museum, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, and the site of Fort Mose, the first Black free settlement in the U.S. The app organizes content into four sections: Events Timeline, Historical People, Historical Places, and Historical Topics. It’s regularly updated to offer an engaging and evolving experience of Black history in St. Augustine.

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SUMMARY: The Casselberry Police Department in Florida has introduced a new full-body restraint device called the “Wrap” to enhance safety during arrests. This three-part device includes leg straps, an arm sleeve, and a helmet, offering more control than the previous leg-only “Hobble.” The Wrap helps prevent suspects from moving their upper bodies, reducing risks to officers, suspects, and bystanders. It has been effective in calming individuals under the influence or experiencing mental breakdowns, allowing them to safely be transported. The department plans to equip each patrol unit with several Wraps for immediate use.

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SUMMARY: Florida lawmakers passed an immigration enforcement bill, the TRUMP Act, which Governor Ron DeSantis plans to veto. DeSantis criticized the bill as weak, arguing it would make Florida a “de facto sanctuary state” and undermine existing immigration control efforts. Key issues include its failure to end “catch and release” of undocumented migrants and the reduction of the governor’s enforcement powers. The bill would appoint the agriculture commissioner as the chief immigration officer and allocate $500 million for law enforcement. Despite passing with some bipartisan opposition, DeSantis vowed to continue pushing for stronger immigration measures.

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