FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two men suspected in a drive-by shooting near Fort Walton Beach Friday, who then tried to make a getaway …
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Two charged after 2-year-old girl shot 3-year-old boy in Lakeland
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThe Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old girl by a 3-year-old boy that occurred just before midnight on Friday night in Lakeland. The young victim …
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Dad arrested for manslaughter after 9-year-old autistic son found at bottom of pool
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Port St Lucie Police Detectives with the assistance of the United States Marshals Task Force arrest man for Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child, after his …
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Grady Tales: Driver in hurry to deliver cocaine to girlfriend’s house
by Your Newsby Your Newsby Sheriff Grady Judd, Polk County, FL There probably aren’t too many people who enjoy driving on I-4. A lot of aggressive drivers and people going waaaay too fast. Seriously, …
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating attempted murder at South County Jail
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an attempted murder that occurred at the South County Jail in unincorporated Frostproof on Thursday, May 13th. The male victim of …
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Michigan GOP slams Governor Whitmer over ‘vacation’ to Florida during pandemic lockdown
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLANSING, MI – The pandemic has put undo strains on everyone in Michigan, starting with the health emergency and ending with the extended pandemic lockdown by Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer. …
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Deputies capture suspect who attempted to kidnap Florida girl at bus stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPENSACOLA, FL – Authorities have arrested Jared Paul Stanga, 30, has been arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping of a child under 13, aggravated assault and battery. Around 7:00 am …
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by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd – Francisco was out for a drive in his silver Toyota Camry one evening last week when he ran into another car in Alturas. …
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Carjacking couple facing ten felony charges after wild spree
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesAn armed carjacking and stolen car incident that sparked a law enforcement pursuit from Walton County to Fort Walton Beach ended with two suspects in custody for a total of …
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Carjackers who caused multiple crashes today suspects in multiple vehicle thefts
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSHALIMAR, FL – A carjacking that began in Walton County and ended in Shalimar this morning and led to a high speed chase involving multiple agencies ended when an Okaloosa …
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Police detective’s car flips after driver runs red light
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesAn Ocala Police Department Detective escaped a roll-over crash without injuries after his car was struck by another vehicle whose driver went through a red light. It looks like a …
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Bystanders jump in to help police officer being attacked in Daytona
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDAYTONA BEACH, FL – A Volusia County deputy had the tables turned against him while trying to calm a man exhibiting erratic behavior at a traffic stop. As the officer …
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Strawberry Crest High School Teacher Charged for Seeking Relationships with Minors
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDOVER, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a teacher at Strawberry Crest High School in Dover following an undercover investigation targeting individuals seeking to have sex with …
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Soccer ball sized block of ice falls from sky through roof of Florida home
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPALM CITY, FL – A chunk of ice nearly the size of a small soccer ball fell from the sky and through the roof of a home in Palm City’s …
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Fort Meyers meth dealer headed to prison for 19 years
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFort Myers, FL – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Chester “Chet” Risco (36, North Fort Myers) to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing …
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Video released of horrific attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl at bus stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL – Around 7:00 this morning, a white Dodge Journey pulled up to an 11-year-old girl waiting at a bus stop on Old Corry Field Road and Perdido …
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Grocery giant Publix today said shoppers in their stores in states that have dropped their mask mandates according to CDC guidelines can leave their masks at home if they are …
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Hillsborough Fire Rescue contained wild brush fire before spreading
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLITHIA, FL – A fire has been contained and knocked down with no injuries or structural damage reported according to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Crews spent several hours putting …
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Bronson man charged for domestic violence, child abuse
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLEVY COUNTY, FL – The Levy County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and the expert dispatcher did what dispatchers do best, she listened. The …
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Matthew J. Carpenter, 30, of Cape Canaveral, was taken into custody Tuesday evening, May 11, for allegedly entering La Catrina Mexican Restaurant, 315 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., on the morning …
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Hispanic male with knife attempted to kidnap 11-year-old girl at bus stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL – Around 7:00 this morning, a white Dodge Journey pulled up to an 11-year-old girl waiting at a bus stop on Old Corry Field Road and Perdido …
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International cartel drug trafficker arrested at Miami International
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMiami, FL – Last night, federal law enforcement officers arrested a foreign elected official charged in the United States with drug trafficking, following the official’s international flight from the Dominican Republic …
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Port St. Joe band mom stole $9,000 from band, Sheriff says
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPORT ST. JOE, FL – Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announces the arrest of Andrea S. Kennington (45) of Port St. Joe. Her arrest stems from an investigation into a …
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Matt Gaetz pal Joel Greenberg pleads guilty to sex trafficking minor with “two other men”
Orlando, Florida – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Micah Greenberg (36, Lake Mary) today pleaded guilty to six federal offenses: sex trafficking of a child, illegally producing a false …
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The Florida Lottery announces that Martin Sullivan, 56, of Punta Gorda, claimed a $1 million top prize from the new CASH CLUB Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. …