MAITLAND, Fla. — Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan, repeatedly referenced his famous father during his arrest for DUI, cocaine possession, and resisting officers without violence, according …
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Breaking News
ICE operation in Florida leads to arrests of 32 undocumented immigrants with criminal records
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSTUART, Fla. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 32 undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions during enforcement operations in Palm Beach County from Jan. 27 to 28. ICE …
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Breaking News
Florida man stole woman’s kitten in strong armed robbery on MLK Boulevard
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly robbing a woman near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palm Avenue, taking a bag that contained …
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Breaking News
Jersey City murder suspect arrested in Florida after December fatal shooting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJERSEY CITY, N.J. — A man wanted for a fatal December shooting in Jersey City has been arrested in Florida, authorities announced Wednesday. Zafarri Francis, 26, was taken into custody …
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Breaking News
Florida braces as winter storm approaches from Gulf of America
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 25-13 on Monday, declaring a state of emergency as a rare and dangerous winter storm approaches the state from the …
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Breaking News
Hartford woman arrested in connection to missing Florida roommate’s suspected murder
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the disappearance and suspected killing of her roommate in Orlando, Florida, authorities announced. …
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Breaking News
Not a Real Friend: Florida children’s author and husband sentenced for brutal abuse of adoptive children
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonALTAMONTE SPRINGS, F.L. — A Florida couple has been sentenced to prison for the severe abuse and neglect of their three adoptive children, authorities announced. Jennifer Wolfthal, 45, a children’s …
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Breaking News
Florida Company Takes Control of New Jersey’s Diggerland, America’s Only Construction Themed Amusement Park
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWINDERMERE, Fla. — Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), a leader in entertainment and leisure industry management services, has announced its acquisition of Diggerland USA, the unique West Berlin, N.J., theme park …
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Breaking News
Donald Trump certified as first President of the United States from Florida
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump has been officially recognized as the first U.S. president hailing from Florida after completing the legal and residency requirements to make the state his …
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Breaking News
Fugitive Wanted for Double Murder in Maryland Captured in Florida
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREDERICK, Md. — A Florida man accused of a double murder in New Market, Maryland, is being held without bond following a court ruling on Thursday. David Phillip Turner, 34, …
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Breaking News
Florida man indicted in fatal 2022 Howell crash, charged with vehicular manslaughter
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — A Florida man has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with a 2022 multi-vehicle crash in Howell that killed a 50-year-old driver, Monmouth County Prosecutor …
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Breaking News
Florida man pleads guilty to life sentence in Gwinnett County dating app kidnapping case
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Florida man who used a dating app to lure victims before committing kidnapping, sexual assault, and robbery has pled guilty to multiple charges in Gwinnett County, …
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Breaking News
Florida Man Flew to Pennsylvania for Sex Affair with 9-Year-Old Girl, But She was a Cop Waiting to Arrest Him
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWEST CHESTER, PA – James Richards, a 53-year-old resident of Satellite Beach, Florida, was arrested on December 1, 2024, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, after attempting to engage in sexual activity …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Florida man convicted of smuggling AR-15 kits to Costa Rica
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelMIAMI—A federal jury has convicted Gabriel Donato-Mendez, 48, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., on charges of conspiracy to export U.S. defense articles and attempted smuggling of defense articles, officials announced …
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Police Blotter
Florida man posed as Elon Musk, scammed woman out of $600,000 life savings
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRADENTON, Fla. — A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly impersonating tech billionaire Elon Musk in a scheme to defraud a 74-year-old woman of hundreds of …
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Breaking News
Florida man accused of stealing nearly $80,000 in pension payments after father’s death
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMINEOLA, N.Y. — A Daytona Beach man has been charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in pension payments intended for his father, …
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Breaking News
Florida man sues Netflix over streaming failures during Tyson-Paul fight
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMIAMI, Fla. — A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging widespread buffering and streaming failures during the highly anticipated fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and …
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Breaking News
Former Jackson Resident Living in Florida Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFormer Resident Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell **FREEHOLD, NJ –** A former Ocean County resident has been charged in relation to a fatal 2022 multi-vehicle accident in Howell, …
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TRENTON, NJ — A Florida Lottery player has won the CASH4LIFE game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life after matching all five white balls and the Cash Ball …
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In the News
Florida Sues FEMA Over Alleged Discrimination Against Trump Supporters in Hurricane Relief
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTallahassee, FL – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its administrator, Deanne Criswell, accusing the agency of engaging …
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Featured News
Watch: Fired FEMA Official Says Leaders Ordered “Trump Avoidance” in Florida and North Carolina
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWASHINGTON — A supervisor with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been dismissed following allegations that she directed staff to avoid providing assistance to homes displaying support for President-elect …
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US and World News
Dem Rep Says Police Thwarted Assassination Attempt Against Him, Suspect Nabbed Near Florida Home
Democratic Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz took to social media Friday to reveal that the Margate Police Department informed him the day before the election about “a potential plot” against his …
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Sheila Keen-Warren, who became infamous as Florida’s “killer clown” after dressing as a clown and fatally shooting Marlene Warren in 1990, was released from prison …
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Featured News
Police officers on video assaulting fans at Florida-Georgia football game
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several police officers were captured on video striking fans in a violent altercation during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia college football game, a confrontation that quickly circulated on social media, …
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Florida Bail Bondsman Had Codewords for Illegal Sex and Release Operation
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida bail bondsman is in custody after investigators say they uncovered an alleged scheme in which he would bail women out of jail in exchange for …