ICE Tampa assists in rescue of endangered child
Alfredo Mendoza-Mendez, 24, a citizen and national of Guatemala was suspected by Hillsborough County Child Protective Services of child endangerment/abuse against a minor.…
ICE HSI Tampa raises human trafficking awareness in region
This outreach campaign was part of January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month and began in 2019.…
ICE HSI Tampa supports area schools during Great American Teach-In
The purpose of the Teach-In is to encourage employees, businesses, community leaders, sports figures, local personalities, retirees, community volunteers and parents to become involved in education by sharing what they know with…
The Best Toms River Sports Bars for Football, Cold Drinks and a Great Meal
Football season is almost back, and in Toms River that means Sundays spent debating the Giants, Jets and Eagles while trying to find a seat with a clear view of the game.…
Florida Cat Attacks Five People and Puppy in Lakeland, Tests Positive for Rabies
A stray cat linked to a colony in north Lakeland attacked five people and a puppy before later being found dead and testing positive for rabies, officials said. A rabid stray cat…
Maryland Private Jet CEO Convicted of $15 Million Fraud That Funded Yachts, Jewelry and Luxury Living
A Maryland businessman was convicted of defrauding private jet customers out of approximately $15 million after promising their money would be used to purchase aircraft while instead spending it on yachts, jewelry…
Bronx Migrant Double Murder Cold Case Solved: Killer Arrested 33 Years After Couple Executed in Front of Child
New York, NY — More than three decades after a Bronx couple were bound and executed in front of their 3-year-old child during a drug-related robbery, federal agents and New York City…
Brooklyn gunman sentenced to 22 years for deadly Brownsville deli shooting
Man convicted in deadly Belmont Avenue shooting case BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn man who opened fire outside a Brownsville bodega in broad daylight, killing a 33-year-old man after an earlier dispute,…
MAGA Influencer Craig Long Arrested in Polk County Sting, Charged With Soliciting Prostitution
Polk County, FL — A Tampa-based fitness entrepreneur with more than half a million social media followers now faces a criminal charge after investigators say he tried to pay for sex during…
Palm Beach County elections office theft leads to arrest after encrypted key stolen
Authorities say a stolen election training device raised security concerns before being recovered. West Palm Beach, FL – A theft of sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections…
FDA recall issued for Boner Bear, Red Bull honey supplements laced with prescription drug ingredients
Tampa, FL – A Florida-based distributor has announced a nationwide recall of several honey-based dietary supplements after federal testing found undeclared prescription drug ingredients commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. The products,…
Florida man charged with aggravated child abuse after 3-month-old suffers critical injuries
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old man from Eagle Lake has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony, after investigators say he violently shook a 3-month-old baby, leaving…
Mafia Sports Betting Operation Dismantled in New Jersey Involved Student Athletes
TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by a member…
Alina Habba Says She Won’t Be Intimidated by ‘Radical Lunatics’ After Office Ransacked Overnight
Tampa, FL – A late-night breach at the office of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba left property damaged and investigators searching for an individual who fled the scene, according to Attorney General Pamela…
Five men sentenced to life for drive-by shooting death of 4-year-old girl
Five men sentenced to life for drive-by shooting death of 4-year-old girl TAMPA, FL Five men have received life sentences in connection with the killing of a 4-year-old girl during a drive-by…
2025 MLB Gold Glove Finalists Announced with Yankees, Mets, and Phillies Players Selected
ST. LOUIS, MO – Rawlings Sporting Goods has announced the finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, recognizing Major League Baseball’s top defensive players at each position in the American and…
Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees
NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…
Florida man indicted for online death threats against U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in New Jersey
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Orlando man accused of making violent online threats against the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,…
Jazz, BBQ, and scratch-offs collide in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD — As summer approaches, the Maryland Lottery is hitting the road with a lineup of events across the state that includes live jazz, foot races, hometown fairs, and Major League…
Colombian Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Scandal That Let Cartels Know Where Navy Ships Were
Colombian Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy **Tampa, FL** - A U.S. District Court sentenced Cesar Augusto Romero Caballero of Colombia to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Judge…