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VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Clairissa Norvitz, a 15-year-old from Osteen, reported missing since around 5 p.m. She was last seen near Dixon …

LAKELAND, FL – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit detectives arrested 51-year-old Tamesha Knighten, a licensed practical nurse at Wellmed in Lakeland, on charges of felony animal cruelty and …

SOUTH BAY, FL – A shooting incident in South Bay this morning has escalated into a homicide investigation, following the death of an adult male victim. The incident occurred around …

HOMOSASSA, FL – The Citrus Cold Weather Shelter in Homosassa opened its doors tonight in response to the expected drop in temperatures to 39 degrees. Located at the Nature Coast …

COLLIER COUNTY, FL – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Port of the Islands Hotel when a former employee entered the facility and fatally shot a hotel …

GREENACRES, FL – The Vehicle Homicide Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a suspected hit-and-run incident. The crash …

HOBE SOUND, FL – A fatal crash involving a motorcycle occurred on South Federal Highway at Poinciana Lane, Hobe Sound. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident and advised …

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – At around 2 p.m. on Saturday, a helicopter from Leading Edge Helicopter Tours collided with a drone near the Daytona Beach Flea Market, located at 1425 …

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL — Clay Neil Kinney, 27, faces serious charges after allegedly running over a deer deliberately, an act he recorded and posted on TikTok. Kinney, who has a …

COLLIER COUNTY, FL — A paddle boarder, lost in the remote Ten Thousand Islands, was rescued this afternoon by Collier County first responders. The individual called the Collier County Sheriff’s …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a momentous announcement today, the Florida Lottery revealed that Saltines Holdings, LLC has claimed the record-breaking $1.6 billion MEGA MILLIONS jackpot. The drawing, which took place …

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Detectives from the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting incident linked to a residential burglary in North Redington Beach. The incident occurred in the early hours …

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A near-drowning event involving a child occurred in Hernando County prompting swift action from local authorities and first responders. Deputies, along with Fire Rescue personnel, were …

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – A significant drug bust occurred on Wednesday when Martin County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations detectives seized the largest fentanyl haul in the county’s history. The operation …

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has made a significant breakthrough in a cold case dating back to January 12, 1985, thanks to advancements …

MIAMI, FL — An indictment unsealed on Wednesday charges three men, including a Georgia businessman and a former Honduran government official, in a bribery and money laundering operation involving Honduran …

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Prosecutors in Volusia County, Florida, are pursuing the death penalty for Charles Leon Ivy, 34, accused of fatally stabbing Den’Jah Moore, 30, the mother of his …

OCALA, FL – A fatal shooting incident occurred at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida, amid a crowd of last-minute Christmas shoppers around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday. The Ocala Police …

ORMOND BEACH, FL – A crash on southbound I-95 today at around 11:45 a.m. led to an extraordinary effort by first responders to save Christmas for a family involved in …

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A Christmas Day rescue operation unfolded south of the Selmon Expressway in Palm River, where Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies and local community members collaborated to save …

MANATEE COUNTY, FL – This Christmas season, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Santa Claus made a special visit to Florida, as part of his global journey. The …

LEE COUNTY, FL – While patrolling in Precinct 4, Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies Sahagian and Buchhofer discovered a house in San Carlos Park brimming with Christmas spirit. The deputies took …

PALM CITY, FL – A violent attack in Palm City has led to the arrest of 60-year-old Shaun Dougherty on charges of attempted murder. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office disclosed …

KEY LARGO, FL — In a novel approach to traffic enforcement during the holiday season, Colonel Lou Caputo of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, dressed as the Grinch, gave speeding …