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Man sprays bear mace on deputies and K-9 during arrest attempt

Man sprays bear mace on deputies and K-9 during arrest attempt Vero Beach, FL A Florida man was arrested after allegedly spraying several sheriff's deputies and a K-9 with bear mace. Kyle…

Three Indian River County residents sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

MIAMI – Three Indian River County, Florida residents were sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes, following a long-term drug trafficking investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Indian…

Top 100 Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in America for 2021

New top 100 list recognizes local eateries with outdoor seating that stand out and define their neighborhoods Eating local isn’t just about ingredients; it’s also about the restaurants in your community that…

Atlantic City Child Luring Operation Nets 17 Men Preying Upon Children Online

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A child luring operation conducted by concerned citizen groups who reported their findings to the Atlantic City Police Department ended with the arrests of 17 men for attempting…

South Florida Resident Sentenced to 30 Months for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft After a String of USPS Collection Box Burglaries

Miami, Florida – A Palm Beach resident who altered and cashed personal checks, which victims reported as stolen from U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) drop boxes, was sentenced to 30 months in federal…

Walmart, community pitches in to help Ft. Lauderdale family who lost camper in fire

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – A Ft. Lauderdale family who lost their home in camper fire have found temporary accommodations and support, thanks to a community wide effort. “The stranded family of five…

Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Trafficking Animals, Gun Charges

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Florida reptile dealer caught shipping venomous snakes and turtles from his residence in Valdosta as part of “Operation Middleman,” a multi-agency investigation focusing on the trafficking of reptiles from…

South Florida Man Who Recorded Himself Sexually Abusing Child Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

Miami, Florida – Yesterday, United States District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon sentenced Nicholas Antonio Zamudio-Hernandez, 19, of Vero Beach, Florida, to 360 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for…

Dog rescued from home after man used blowtorch to burn it down

VERO BEACH, FL – A Vero Beach man is in the county jail facing charges that include arson of a structure and cruelty to animals, among others, after witnesses identified him as…

Female driver arrested for driving through golf course, didn’t ask to play through

INDIAN RIVER, FL – A Florida woman was charged after she drove through a golf course and according to police records, never asked anyone if she could play through. There were no…

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony George, Susan Caron, Joe Conrado, Milo Thornton and Melissa Kindell to the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees. Anthony…

Indian River County Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison Term

Miami, Florida – Today, a South Florida federal district judge sentenced a Vero Beach drug dealer who drove around town with fentanyl, a loaded semi-automatic firearm, and tens of thousands of dollars…

South Florida Phony IRS Tax Debt Negotiator Headed to Federal Prison

Miami, Florida – A Vero Beach woman who stole money from clients she was supposed to be helping resolve federal tax debt was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Miami to 63…

Two Tampa Winners Claim Top prizes Playing the X THE CASH Scratch-Off game

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Serrano, of Auburndale, and Leroy Brundidge, of Tampa each claimed top prizes playing the X THE CASH Scratch-Off games. Serrano claimed a $5…

Sanford man becomes a millionaire on lottery scratch-off ticket

SANFORD, FL – The Florida Lottery announces that Timothy Sanders, 53, of Sanford, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Orlando District Office.…

Tea Time Turns to Jail time for Two after bottom falls out near the wrong exit

MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA – It looked like tea and smelled like tea, but when the bottom fell out of the tea can, it was anything but tea. 27-year old Tyler Bendo and…

Dozen sex offenders rounded up in Indian River County

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL – A dozen registered sex offenders and predators living in Indian River County were arrested for various violations during the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Special Victims Unit’s Operation…

Unattended campfire sparked 1,600-acre wildfire in Martin County

A 1600-acre forest fire between Vero Beach and Palm Bay in Florida continues to burn as firefighters wrestle to get it under control. The Indian River County Emergency Services Department reports containment…

Suspect out on bail with fishing gaff tried to abduct six-year-old child

VERO BEACH, FL – A bizarre incident unfolded after a man who is currently out of jail on a bail bond grabbed a fishing gaff and tried to take a six-year-old child.…

Teen charged for brandishing gun at mom because he had no ride to work

VERO BEACH, FL – One person was arrested Thursday around 8:30 a.m. after he brandished a pistol after finding out he did not have a ride to work. Aukemya Dillard, 18, of…

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