TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina, and State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the filing of criminal charges against Deandre Eugene Florence for the …
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BAKER COUNTY, FL — In a coordinated effort, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, led by Sheriff Scotty Rhoden and narcotics detectives, arrested two individuals during a search warrant …
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Unexploded Ordnance Safely Secured by Alachua County Bomb Team
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesALACHUA COUNTY, FL — A live 30-millimeter munition was secured by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Bomb Team after a local resident discovered the ordnance while cleaning out a relative’s home. …
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I Stormed the Capitol: Florida Woman Gets Year in Prison
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesWASHINGTON, DC — A Florida woman received a one-year and a day prison sentence on Monday for her actions during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, which disrupted …
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Polk County Teacher Arrested for DUI, Faces Additional Charges
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPINELLAS PARK, FL — A third-grade teacher at Sky View Elementary School was arrested for driving under the influence with a Breath Alcohol Content of .15 or higher on Friday …
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How to Spot Someone from New Jersey During Jersey Week in Florida
Jersey Week is an unofficial term used to describe a week in November when New Jersey schools are closed for teacher conferences. This break gives families from the Garden State …
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Florida Man Convicted for Wife’s Murder Over Renovation Dispute
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDavid Tronnes has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Shanti Cooper-Tronnes, in their Orlando residence, as per the announcement from the Office of the State …
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Florida Parents High on Weed Didn’t Know Their 3-Year-Old Son Drowned in Pond
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesIn Sanford, Florida, a couple has been arrested following the tragic drowning of their autistic toddler. Lester Ortiz, 39, and Barbara Ruiz, 37, found themselves in custody after their 3-year-old …
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Miami Beach Security Thwarts Potential Threat at Jewish Center
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesA 42-year-old man, Alier Ojeda Salas, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly threatening to detonate explosives at a Jewish center in Miami Beach, Florida, according to a police report. The …
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Florida Man Dies After Road Rage Shooting
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDAVENPORT, FL – A 58-year-old Florida man, Kevin Berry, succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead on Tuesday evening following a road rage incident that occurred over the weekend. …
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Drug Cartel Used AirBnB Rental to Kidnap and Waterboard Wrong Person
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMiami, FL – On October 16, Jeffry Arista, 32, and his brother Jonathan Arista, 29, faced their initial appearances in federal court on charges of federal kidnapping. According to the …
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Florida Cop Solicited Sexual Favors From Jaywalking Tourist Instead of Ticket
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCLEARWATER – A Florida police officer was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly abusing his position to solicit sexual favors from a pedestrian. Nicolas Paloma, 29, who has been …
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Florida Man Charged for Attacking his 103-Year-Old Grandmother
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLARGO, FL – A 52-year-old Florida man, Gregory Baksis, was arrested and charged with battery on a person 65 years or older, a third-degree felony, after allegedly abusing his 103-year-old …
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Florida Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smearing Dog Poop on Her 76-Year-Old Neighbor
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSt. Petersburg, FL – You might want to think twice next time you ask your inconsiderate neighbor to clean up after their dog relieved itself on your lawn. In St. …
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St. Lucie County Authorities Shut Down Beach Side Social Club for Illegal Gambling
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThe St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has closed down Beach Side Social Club on South Ocean Drive, seizing 20 machines and arresting two individuals involved in an illegal gambling operation. …
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Martin County Authorities Discover Second Boat Likely Used for Human Smuggling
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThe Martin County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents near causeways and waterways to remain vigilant after discovering a second boat believed to be used in human smuggling. Found abandoned in …
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Watch: High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Three Teens for Armed Carjacking
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesVolusia County, FL — A high-speed police chase that originated in Orange County ended in Volusia County with the arrest of three 17-year-olds. The trio had stolen a vehicle from …
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“Trick No Treats” Operation Targets Street Racing, Results in Multiple Arrests
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesTampa, FL — A coordinated effort to crackdown on street takeovers and illegal racing events in Hillsborough County led to multiple arrests on Friday, October 13, 2023. The Hillsborough County …
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Former Director of Humane Society of the Nature Coast Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Fraud
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesHernando Co, FL – Susana Arneson, the former director of the Humane Society of the Nature Coast, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for charges of Money Laundering …
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Police Arrest Suspect in Road Rage Shooting on Barrancas Ave
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesEscambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) deputies arrested a woman in connection with a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting on Barrancas Ave on October 12th, 2023. Melissa Johnson …
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Deputy Halts Street Race, Arrests Two on U.S. 41 East
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesIn a proactive move to curb illegal street racing, a deputy from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 21-year-old driver and a 20-year-old woman last night. Jonathan Alexander Rivera …
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Theft Suspect Repeatedly Tried to Run Over Arresting Deputies
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThe Baker County Sheriff’s Office has made a significant arrest in connection to a spate of vehicle thefts in the Macclenny area. Demetrius Burnett, who was the focus of an …
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Domestic Disturbance Leads to Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Lauderdale
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaFORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A domestic disturbance escalated to a police-involved shooting on Monday, around 3:00 p.m., in the 2200 block of Southwest 28th Way, Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – An individual from Florida has been taken into custody on a mixture of felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his participation in the breach of the U.S. …
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Steampunk Chocolate Factory at Universal CityWalk Does Not Disappoint
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelORLANDO, FL – A haven for sweet-toothed patrons and food enthusiasts, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen is redefining the culinary landscape. The restaurant offers an expansive menu …