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Woman with machete in Crescent City Winn-Dixie became violent, police say
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCRESCENT CITY, FL – On Monday deputies were called to Winn-Dixie in Crescent City after someone reported a woman with a machete acting erratically. Deputies arrived and located Neomi Brown, …
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Three teens arrested with stolen guns at middle school in Lynn Haven
LYNN HAVEN, FL – The Lynn Haven Police Department has arrested three local teens in connection with a disturbance outside Mowat Middle School and a string of burglaries. Officers of …
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Mom charged for negligence after, murder, several shootings provoked by her son’s drug activity
On January 28th 2020, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 600 block of Lee Rd. 307 in Phenix City, in reference to a homicide that …
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Moments of havoc: Deputies stop reckless driver near Christmas Parade route
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesINVERNESS, FL – Citrus County Deputies were on their toes protecting the annual Inverness Christmas Parade when they spotted a driver acting recklessly near the parade route. On Saturday, afternoon, …
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16-year-old Fort Walton Beach girl riding her bike attacked by attempted kidnapper, escaped
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFORT WALTON BEACH, FL – A 16-year old Fort Walton Beach girl says a man tried to force her into his car near the Colonial Plaza Center off Racetrack Road …
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Hillsborough Sherrif’s Office investigating death of woman in Thonotosassa, homicide suspected
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThonotosassa, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation in Thonotosassa. On Saturday, December 11, 2021, just before 2:00 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 9400 …
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Suspect charged for manslaughter after man’s body found floating in Gulf of Mexico
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCLEARWATER, FL – Clearwater Police have identified a suspect in the death of Lonnie Wilson. Earlier this month, Wilson’s body was found floating ni the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater Police …
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COCOA, FL – Detectives are currently investigating an armed robbery that ended in a homicide late Thursday night. The incident occurred in the area of Kensington Dr. and Donna Ave. …
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Tallahassee police investigating double shooting
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesTALLAHASSEE, FL – The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred just before 3 a.m. at Mission Hills apartments, located at 2425 Mission Road. When officers arrived …
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Dog rescued from home after man used blowtorch to burn it down
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesVERO 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 …
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Fort Walton Beach man charged for killing woman’s crying new kitten
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFORT WALTON BEACH, FL – A Fort Walton Beach man was charged with stepping on a woman’s new kitten and killing it because he “was unhappy with it.” The Okaloosa …
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Police thwart university school shooting planned for final day before winter break
DAYTONA BEACH, FL- The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrested an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) student for plotting to shoot up the campus on the final day at the school …
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Middle schooler charged with a felony for shooting classmate with Orbeez gel ball gun
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesORANGE CITY, FL – A boy was arrested and charged with a felony for shooting a 12-year-old girl with his toy Orbeez gel ball gun. According to the Volusia County …
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Florida Man Sentenced To Prison For COVID-19 Related Unemployment Insurance Fraud Conspiracy And Identity Theft
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLAS VEGAS – A Florida man was sentenced today to 54 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to possess and use California Employment Development Department (EDD) debit …
- Department of Justice Press Releases
South Florida Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison Term for Illegal Importation of Prescription Drugs
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – A Boynton Beach, Florida woman who illegally imported unapproved prescription drugs was sentenced today in federal district court in Ft. Pierce to six months in federal prison, …
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Florida Woman Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Florida woman was sentenced today in connection with a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud scheme. Talia Alexandre, 30, of Palm Springs, Fla., was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court …
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Two Florida Men Arrested and Charged in Insider Trading Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – Two Florida men were arrested today in connection with their roles in an alleged insider trading scheme that generated at least $4 million in profits. Kris Bortnovsky, a/k/a …
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Man claimed to be homeless to gain trust of 95-year-old victim to assault and rob him in his home
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Michael Eugene Smith yesterday. Smith is a suspect in a Home Invasion Robbery and the subsequent theft …
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Pool heater thieves with caught red-handed in Freeport
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFREEPORT, Fla— Two men are facing felony charges following an unusual string of burglaries in Walton County. Between November 20th and November 28th Walton County Sheriff’s Office received four separate …
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Three charged after large crowd gathers around Sneads Police officer initiating traffic stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSNEADS, FL – On December 5, 2021, an Officer with the Sneads Police Department initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 90 and Ham Pond Lane in Sneads, …
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Smug meth trafficker busted during Operation Freeze-Plug
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCRAWFORDSVILLE, FL – On December 3, 2021, Detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force (NSMDTF) …
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Female driver arrested for driving through golf course, didn’t ask to play through
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesINDIAN 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 …
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PLANT CITY, FL – The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to the Plant City Farm and Flea Market where a fire had engulfed two buildings. HCFR reported: Last night, HCFR …
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Drug deal gone bad leads to multiple stabbings, 14-year-old dead at Cain-Griffin Park
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLynn Haven, FL – Lynn Haven Police have arrested a local teen in connection with a stabbing incident involving multiple victims which occurred this evening at Cain-Griffin Park located at …