Katie LaGrone

Tampa

Regional Investigative Correspondent at WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

Regional Investigative Correspondent at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

Regional Investigative Correspondent at WFTX-TV (Cape Coral, FL)

Tampa based E.W. Scripps Florida Investigative Correspondent @wptv @wfts @fox4now @abc27 Florida 24/7// UF grad // SEND TIPS: [email protected]

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FL Governor vetoes ‘free kill' law, a major blow to families seeking justice over medical negligence

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — Surrounded by doctors, healthcare lobbyists and Florida’s Surgeon General, Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that he’s killing House Bill 6017, a bill that would have repealed what critics have long dubbed Florida’s ‘free kill’ law.
“We just want him to listen!” Families struggle to get Governor to not veto ‘free kill’ bill

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some Florida families are trying to make a last-ditch effort to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis in hopes of persuading him not to veto a bill that would overturn what they call Florida’s ‘free kill’ law. But their efforts appear to be falling on deaf ears.
'We’ve come so far': Families respond to FL Governor’s plans to veto 'free kill' bill

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

FLORIDA — “I’m really disappointed, we've come so far,” said Sabrina Davis. “We are feeling discouraged, but we're not going to stop. We fought so hard for this,” said Cindy Jenkins. They are among families in Florida who aggressively fought to end what they’ve long dubbed Florida’s “free kill” law.
Few complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with state’s new immigration law

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

Flanked by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a ‘Florida LEADS’ podium sign, Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday touted Florida as creating the “blueprint” for America’s war on illegal immigration. From sweeping new state reforms to backing the Trump administration on enforcement, DeSantis said Florida is leading the fight and using its own law enforcement agencies to help the feds crack down.
Few complaints filed about FL law enforcement not complying with state’s new immigration law

3 weeks ago | wsfltv.com | Katie LaGrone

Flanked by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a ‘Florida LEADS’ podium sign, Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday touted Florida as creating the “blueprint” for America’s war on illegal immigration.
'This is a terrorist network': Florida teen in prison, FBI says he was member of '764'

4 weeks ago | wptv.com | Katie LaGrone

TAMPA, Fla — There’s the dark web and then there’s a space so evil and perverse, its content has shaken veteran agents from the domestic terrorism squad of the FBI. “I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years, and this is some of the worst stuff that I’ve seen in my career,” explained Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Nicolet from the Tampa field office.
'This is a terrorist network': Florida teen in prison, FBI says he was member of '764'

4 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

TAMPA, Fla — There’s the dark web and then there’s a space so evil and perverse, its content has shaken veteran agents from the domestic terrorism squad of the FBI. “I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years, and this is some of the worst stuff that I’ve seen in my career,” explained Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Nicolet from the Tampa field office.
After years of failed attempts, Florida lawmakers repeal what critics call FL’s 'free kill' law

1 month ago | wptv.com | Katie LaGrone

“I never asked for this fight, but I know my dad is so proud,” said Sabrina Davis, who couldn’t hold back her tears. It’s been five years since she lost her father and five years since she started her fight to repeal what critics have long dubbed Florida’s “no kill” law. “October 15 of 2020, a day that I don't ever want to relive again, but I am so happy to say that legislators did the right thing,” she said.
FL legislature approves bill to fix appeals process over school bus camera fines

1 month ago | wptv.com | Katie LaGrone

The wheels of change are in motion for drivers who believe they were unfairly caught on camera passing a Florida school bus while it was stopped for kids. In quietly filed legislation that got the green light from lawmakers this week, drivers will soon be able to challenge the fine without going to court or paying more just to defend themselves.
After years of failed attempts, FL lawmakers repeal what critics call FL’s 'free kill' law

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Katie LaGrone

FLORIDA — “I never asked for this fight, but I know my dad is so proud,” said Sabrina Davis, who couldn’t hold back her tears. It’s been five years since she lost her father and five years since she started her fight to repeal what critics have long dubbed Florida’s “no kill” law. “October 15 of 2020, a day that I don't ever want to relive again, but I am so happy to say that legislators did the right thing,” she said.

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