OKALOOSA, FL – A Texas tourist who made racial slurs against an Asian family was stopped only by the victim’s right to conceal carry police said. According to the Oklaloosa …
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Suspect stabbed and killed man without cause or warning in Ft. Lauderdale
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFT. LAUDERDALE, FL – The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating the homicide of an adult male that occurred on Tuesday, June 1st, at approximately 4:09 p.m. The incident occurred …
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Florida Governor DeSantis bans critical race theory from state’s public school curriculum
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis delivered remarks to the State Board of Education to discuss the importance of maintaining the integrity of Florida’s academic standards by keeping Critical Race Theory …
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Three dead including child in shooting a Palm Bay Beach Publix
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPALM BAY BEACH, FL – Deputies responded to a shooting inside Publix in the 1100 block of Royal Palm Beach Blvd, RPB. Upon arrival deputies located three individuals deceased from …
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Carjacker learns Gulf of Mexico not the best hiding spot from police
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesOLALOOSA, FL – A carjacker who stole an SUV from two women was later pulled out of the Gulf of Mexico by police. An Okaloosa Island carjacking suspect who ditched …
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STUART, FL – At approximately 1:30 pm, Stuart Fire Rescue personnel assigned to Station 2 (1100 SE Monterey Extension) were alerted that a contractor working on the roof of the …
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BAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the seizure of six and a half pounds of crystal methamphetamine, a pound and a half of a heroin/fentanyl mixture, …
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Martin County deputies arrest cocaine dealer on I-95
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMartin County, FL – 27-year old Bryan Jose Velez-Arroyo of Ft. Pierce sold 57-grams of cocaine somewhere between Exit 101 and Exit 133. When four MCSO Special Investigations Detectives pulled …
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Federal Jury Convicts Brandon Man Of Trafficking Fentanyl Resulting In Death
Tampa, Florida – A federal jury has found Christopher A. Defilippis (43, Brandon) guilty of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Due …
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Two teens charged for murder, more at large in Polk County
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPCSO Homicide detectives have arrested two 16-year-old suspects in the homicide of 17-year-old Taigur Taguri – both suspects have been charged with first degree murder, along with other felonies. At …
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Two Dominican nationals in Miami plead guilty to mail fraud, identity theft
EL PASO, TEXAS – Wilver Jose Polanco-Alvarez, a 26-year-old Dominican Republic citizen residing in Miami, and Jose Eduardo Gomez Salas, a 25-year-old Dominican Republic citizen residing in New York, admitted …
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Dealer’s dozen: Twelve cocaine dealers rounded up in Levy County drug sweep
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLEVY COUNTY, FL – The Levy County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force quietly concluded a lengthy drug investigation which targeted dealers who were selling narcotics on the streets of Levy …
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Pensacola Insurance Company Owner Arrested On Wire Fraud Charges
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – John Michael Thomas, 51, of Pensacola made his initial appearance today on wire fraud charges related to his business, Thomas Insurance, LLC. A federal criminal complaint was …
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Convicted Felon Charged with Possession of two Fully Automatic Machine Guns
Miami, Florida — A prior convicted felon from Miami with alleged ties to the national “Bloods” gang and the local “77 Street” gang has been indicted by a South Florida …
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Miami, Florida – A 26-year-old Miami man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for stealing mail and packages from mailboxes, porches, and other outside areas of several …
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Sugar Mill murder suspect shot and killed boss after being fired sheriff says
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPALM BEACH, FL – The suspect in the Sugar Mill murder has been identified as Felix Cabrera, DOB: 5/14/1935 of Belle Glade. Detectives learned that Cabrera worked for the sugar …
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Florida sheriffs say media, judges, politicians ignoring rising rate of violent juvenile crime
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonVOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County, Florida this week noted the increase in violent crimes being perpetrated by young children. While it has become a national …
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Florida Woman Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON — Today, a Florida woman was arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. …
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PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies and officers from surrounding agencies spent the night monitoring the area of Walton County between County Highway 395 and Inlet Beach …
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Children 12 and 14 open fire at Florida deputies after escaping group home with AK-47
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesVOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who ran away from a children’s group home Tuesday night in Enterprise broke into a house, armed themselves with …
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Owner Of Jacksonville Tax Preparation Business Sentenced To Federal Prison For Tax Fraud
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Kenyan Shondre Scott to 18 months in federal prison for aiding and assisting others with the filing of fraudulent tax …
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Eight Members Of Armed Drug Trafficking Organization Charged By Federal Indictment
Jacksonville, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the return of an indictment charging eight individuals with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute …
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Troubled man shot and killed entering another’s home
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSarasota, FL – On Tuesday, at 11:04 p.m., deputies were called to 4180 47th Street to assist the Fire Department with a medical call regarding 29-year-old Aaron Pischer, DOB 11/16/91. …
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Daytona Beach Drug Conspirators Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine, Heroin, And Fentanyl
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger today sentenced Matthew Zachariah Humphrey (26, Daytona Beach) to 11 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl …
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Lee County Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Images Using The Internet
Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Kyle William O’Brien (28, Estero) to 7 years in federal prison for using the internet to distribute images …