Survivors who leave abusive partners say police reports still don’t free them from shared leases — a bill to change that stalled in Tallahassee.

The state is backing a plan to equip every county and municipal law‑enforcement office with Bexley Boxes — refillable comfort kits for children who witness violence. Walmart pledged $100,000 to jump‑start distribution.

Ortega parents pressed the school board after a proposal to declare Ortega Elementary surplus property raised fears the historic neighborhood school could be sold or repurposed.