SHALIMAR, FL – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a shots fired complaint on 6th Street in Shalimar Wednesday heard multiple additional gunshots being fired while on the scene …
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Fourteen years later, suspect arrested for murder of wheelchair bound Florida woman
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineThonotosassa, FL – More than 14 years after a woman was killed outside of her mobile home, her attacker has been arrested. On July 17, 2007, Jonathan Burns called 911 …
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office says man found dead in Lehigh Acres was murdered
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLEE COUNTY, FL – On Friday, February 4, 2022, at approximately 7:50 A.M. deputies responded to the 800 block of Cervantes Street in Lehigh Acres in reference to a suspicious …
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Florida Man Sentenced to Almost 9 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressGulfport, Miss. – A Florida man was sentenced to 107 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent …
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Air Force Veteran Wins $1 Million Top Prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off Game!
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Ricky Lansford, 68, of Sarasota, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Lottery …
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Two in Florida Win $1 Million Top Prize Playing The Fastest Road to 1 Million
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -The Florida Lottery announces that Yadira Mendez Rodriguez, 19, of Naples and Roberta Montgomery, 66, of Gainesville, each claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD …
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Husband and wife found dead in Kissimmee murder suicide
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesKISSIMMEE, FL – On February 2, 2022, at 1415 hours, deputies responded to 5003 Heatherlake Terrace, Kissimmee Florida regarding a suspicious death investigation. When deputies arrived on the scene, they …
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SWAT team raids known drug house, finds couple stashed fentanyl, ammo in child’s bedroom
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Early this morning, members of the Narcotics Unit with assistance from SWAT, executed a search warrant at 18282 Eblis Avenue. The occupants were the target of …
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Georgia, Florida attorneys indicted for COVID-19 fraud scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSAVANNAH, GA: Two attorneys and a Savannah man have been indicted on multiple felony charges in the Southern District of Georgia for a wide-ranging COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Shaquandra Woods, …
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Deltona Middle School teacher facing felony charges after kissing 15-year-old girl, student on lips
DELTONA, FL – A math teacher at Deltona Middle School has been charged with lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering in an investigation of his conduct with a 15-year-old …
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Captain Jack Sparrow look alike wanted by Clearwater Police for porch piracy
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCLEARWATER, FL – It’s been five years since Captain Jack Sparrow found work in the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Nowadays, his compass points towards homes with Amazon packages …
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Husband and wife found dead in Kissimmee home, police investigating
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesKISSIMMEE, FL – On February 2, 2022, at 1415 hours, deputies responded to 5003 Heatherlake Terrace, Kissimmee Florida regarding a suspicious death investigation. When deputies arrived on the scene, they …
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South Florida Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Consecutive Health Care Fraud Conspiracies
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington today sentenced Patsy Truglia (54, Parkland) to 15 years in federal prison for his role in two consecutive conspiracies to commit …
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Fort Walton Double Murder Suspect Chad Ankenbrand “Armed and Dangerou” Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office Reports
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Authorities are still seeking a ‘person of interest’ after two bodies were discovered in Bentwood Home Lane on Tuesday. Autopsies have been scheduled for the …
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Death penalty trial for Florida school gunman Cruz delayed until April
by Reutersby Reuters– A judge on Wednesday delayed until April proceedings to determine the sentencing of the gunman who has pleaded guilty to murdering 17 people at a Parkland, Florida, high school …
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Jose Aponte, 64, of Deland, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Headquarters …
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Joanna Causey, 53, of Port Saint Joe, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at …
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Florida Attorney General sues Biden Administration over illegal release of migrants caught at the border into state
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against the Biden administration for ignoring federal immigration law as the out-of-control situation at the U.S. southwest border continues. Attorney General …
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Unidentified body found inside Port Charlotte’s Maria Manor Community
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPort Charlotte, FL – A maintenance worker at the Maria Manor community discovered a body and alerted local authorities Wednesday morning. While completing yard work inside the Maria Manor community, …
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South Florida Covid-19 Relief Fraudster Sentenced to Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – Today, a federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale sentenced Luke Pierre Jr., 36, of Port St. Lucie, Florida to 24 months’ imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining over $400,000 …
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South Florida Residents Who Defrauded Investors Sentenced to Federal Prison Terms
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – A federal district judge has sentenced the last of four defendants involved in a mail and wire fraud scheme aimed at defrauding investors. Miami-Dade County resident Jason …
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New Jersey Man Charged in the Southern District of Florida with Money Laundering
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – A 55-year-old resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Key West, Florida to face money laundering charges. According …
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Martin County Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Gold Rush Limited Scratch-Off Game
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Maria Chavez De Mendoza, 58, of Palm City, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery …
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PANAMA CITY, FL – An investigation into illegal drug activity leads to the arrest of three individuals and the removal of the dangerous drug fentanyl from the streets. Investigators with …
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Deltona man, registered sex offender charged after soliciting 14-year-old girl for sex
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDELTONA, FL – Deputies following up on a 14-year-old girl’s report of a man propositioning her for sex as she walked home from school in Deltona have identified and arrested …