Florida’s DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16
(Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14- and … Read more
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Florida Issues Warning to Aspiring Home Squatters
STUART, FL – Martin County Sheriff William Snyder has issued a stern warning to those concerned about squatters taking over their properties. This move comes … Read more
Florida Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
TAMPA, FL — Raymond Montanez, a 42-year-old resident of Land O’ Lakes, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the distribution and possession … Read more
Florida Meth Trafficker Caught After Sending Drugs Through Post Office
FORT MYERS, Florida — Jonathan Garduno, a 33-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge … Read more
Ron DeSantis Says Florida Officers Nabbed Boat With Armed Haitians
Ron DeSantis Says Florida Officers Nabbed Boat With Armed Haitians Jason Cohen on March 15, 2024 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Friday his … Read more
Teen Pulls Gun on Spring Breakers at Florida Beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – A 16-year-old, identified as Felixander Solis-Guzman from Lakeland, was arrested by deputies after brandishing a firearm among spring breakers. The … Read more
Florida Man Indicted for Threatening Federal Judge
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Marcus Pratt, a 38-year-old resident of Crestview, Florida, has been charged with six federal offenses relating to threatening communications and retaliation against … Read more
Florida Man Convicted of Murdering Ex-Wife and Her Son
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – In a harrowing case that has captured the attention of Volusia County, jurors have convicted Michael D. Williams, 48, for the … Read more
Florida Woman Arrested for Dousing Ex-Boyfriend’s Couch with Pickled Pork
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A domestic dispute took a bizarre turn in Lehigh Acres, Florida, when 22-year-old Aukievah Ny’Ka Reddick was arrested for breaking into … Read more
Florida Lottery Player Wins $1,000 a Day Lottery Jackpot
Trenton, NJ – In the Sunday, March 10 CASH4LIFE drawing, a ticket purchased in Florida matched the five white balls, securing the jackpot prize of … Read more
Police Seek Interstate Fugitive Wanted for Murder at Florida Sports Bar
NAPLES, FL – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for 33-year-old Vicente Ramirez of Naples, charging him with second-degree murder following a fatal incident overnight. … Read more
Fugitive Rape Suspect to be Released in Florida Due to ICE Refusal to Extradite
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA — Juan Jose-Sebastian, 26, arrested in Martin County for driving without a license, is set to be released from jail despite having … Read more
Man Brings Mortar Rounds to Florida Sheriff’s Office Prompting Shutdown
The Hernando County Sheriff’s administrative offices at 18900 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville are temporarily closed following an incident in the front parking lot. A citizen … Read more
Florida Man Accused of Killing Grandfather Spoke at His Funeral Before Arrest
Port Charlotte, FL – In a chilling twist to a family tragedy, Joshua Nareau, 23, is accused of shooting and killing his grandfather, 71-year-old James … Read more
Fugitive Wanted for Double Murder in Florida Sought by Police
Largo, FL – Detectives are on the hunt for 28-year-old James McKinley Barber, Jr., identified as the suspect in a double homicide case in Largo. … Read more
Florida Pilot Survives Cessna Crash with Minor Injuries
DeLand, FL – A small plane crash occurred in the early hours in Volusia County, with the pilot emerging with only minor injuries. The Volusia … Read more
Launch of private US moon lander postponed by technical glitch in Florida
By Joe Skipper and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) -The planned launch of a robotic moon lander built by Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines … Read more
‘He Didn’t Follow His Own Rules’: Jillian Michaels Bashes Gavin Newsom After Move To Florida
‘He Didn’t Follow His Own Rules’: Jillian Michaels Bashes Gavin Newsom After Move To Florida Harold Hutchison on February 12, 2024 Celebrity fitness trainer Jillian … Read more
Two dead after jet plane crash lands on Florida highway, collides with vehicles
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the … Read more
Florida man pleads guilty to charges linked to Haiti assassination plot
(Reuters) – A Florida resident is the latest person to plead guilty in a U.S. court case in Miami concerning the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s … Read more
Autistic Florida Teen Went to School and Hasn’t Been Seen Since
Deltona, FL – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an extensive search for 16-year-old Michael Reed, who has been reported missing in Deltona, Florida. … Read more
Florida top court weighs letting voters decide abortion rights amendment
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Florida’s attorney general on Wednesday urged the state’s highest court to block voters from deciding whether to amend the state … Read more
Callahan Resident Claims $1 Million Prize from Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Misty Regulacion, a 53-year-old from Callahan, has claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, as announced by … Read more
Driver Charged for Joyriding in the Surf in Florida
Volusia County, FL – In an incident that unfolded early this morning, Jason Brzuszkiewicz found himself in legal trouble after deliberately circumventing a closed gate … Read more
Biden raising money on Trump’s home turf in Florida
By Trevor Hunnicutt MIAMI (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Florida on Tuesday to raise funds for his 2024 reelection bid on the home … Read more
Florida Police Arrest Woman for Labor Trafficking and Smuggling Minors
Palm Beach, FL – In a major breakthrough during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Miriam Lopez … Read more
Sanford Man Strikes it Rich with $1 Million Florida Lottery Win
Sanford, FL – Antonio Redden, a 56-year-old resident of Sanford, has hit the jackpot, winning a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A … Read more
Florida Man Arrested in Complex Prescription Drug Scheme
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Devin Anthony Magarian, a 21-year-old from Kissimmee, Florida, was arraigned on January 17, for his involvement in a sophisticated prescription drug scheme. … Read more
Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children’s access to social media
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social … Read more
Florida Man Awaiting Extradition for Maryland Murder Trial Dies
MARYLAND — A Florida man, charged in the 2006 murder of Dusty Shuck, was declared deceased before Maryland State Police Homicide Unit could extradite him … Read more
Florida Man Arrested for Meth Possession During Traffic Stop
HAINES CITY, Florida – Robert Brush, a 46-year-old Florida resident, was arrested after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine. Polk County … Read more
Ft. Myers Woman Claims $1 Million Prize from Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
TALLAHASSEE – Carly Cooper, a 29-year-old resident of Ft. Myers, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE … Read more
Florida Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion and Fraud in Charitable Deduction Scheme
A Florida attorney, Michael L. Meyer of Davie, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax evasion related to his involvement … Read more
Florida Woman Sentenced for Assault and Interference Aboard Flight
PHILADELPHIA – Jessica Navarro, 31, from Winter Springs, Florida, has been sentenced to nine months in prison and one year of supervised release for her … Read more
Florida Woman Sentenced for Assault and Interference Aboard Flight
PHILADELPHIA – Jessica Navarro, 31, from Winter Springs, Florida, has been sentenced to nine months in prison and one year of supervised release for her … Read more
Tampa Resident Wins $1 Million in Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
Yorjhans Rodriguez Damas, a 45-year-old Tampa resident, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Venezuelan Gang Member Accused Of Kidnapping, Strangling Florida Man To Death Was In US Illegally
EXCLUSIVE: Venezuelan Gang Member Accused Of Kidnapping, Strangling Florida Man To Death Was In US Illegally Jennie Taer on January 19, 2024 A member of … Read more
Florida police clear state’s ousted GOP chairman in sexual battery investigation
By Brad Brooks (Reuters) – Police in Florida said on Friday they have cleared the ousted chairman of the state’s Republican Party on sexual battery … Read more
Naughty Florida Nanny Charged with Child Abuse
GLEN ST. MARY, FL – Charlene Ellis, 48, has been arrested on charges of child abuse without great bodily harm. The arrest followed an investigation … Read more
Florida public university system to vote on defunding diversity programs
(Reuters) – Florida’s public university system will decide next Wednesday whether to ban diversity spending and remove sociology classes as a way to fulfill social-science … Read more
Florida Couple Arrested for Severe Abuse of 2-Month-Old Son
A Florida couple, Stephen Michael Palmer, 42, and Tina Joy Palmer, 37, have been arrested and charged with child neglect resulting in great bodily harm, … Read more
Florida Man Found Stalking Homes Using His Underwear as Face Mask
CAPE CORAL, FL – On January 11th, 2024, just before 10 PM, Cape Coral Police responded to a prowler report in the 2000 block of … Read more
Florida Woman Charged with Manslaughter in Mother’s Death
BREVARD COUNTY, FL — Kelly Ann Olivier Tinsley, 49, faces manslaughter charges in the fatal stabbing of her 69-year-old mother, Cheryl Maggard Meurer. The Brevard … Read more
Florida Deputy Rescues Injured Bobcat
LEE COUNTY, FL – A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol encountered and rescued an injured bobcat, subsequently transporting the animal to a local veterinary … Read more
Florida’s DeSantis must face ousted prosecutor’s retaliation lawsuit
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis must face a retaliation lawsuit by a state prosecutor who … Read more
Florida Republicans replace party chairman under rape investigation
(Reuters) – Florida’s Republican Party on Monday ousted their chairman as police investigate a rape accusation against him, switching leaders a week before Governor Ron … Read more
US FDA to allow Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada
By Khushi Mandowara and Deena Beasley (Reuters) – Florida on Friday won authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to directly import prescription … Read more
Florida abortion rights measure gets enough signatures to go before voters
(Reuters) – A state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion access in Florida has received enough signatures of support to appear on ballots in the … Read more
Florida Woman Arrested for Murder of Terminally Ill Boyfriend
Margaret A. Kearney, 69, has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of her live-in boyfriend, Gary Polony, who was a terminally ill … Read more
Florida Man Charged with Negligent Homicide in Accidental Shooting of Friend
MARION COUNTY, FL – Abraham Bordas, 22, has been charged with negligent homicide following the accidental shooting death of his friend, Chase Koepke, 26, on … Read more