BOSTON – A Florida man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with a scheme to deceive banks and credit card companies into processing more than $150 …
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South Florida Armed Robber Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – U.S. District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas handed down a 30-year federal prison sentence for Bryan David Burke, an Oakland Park man who went on a one-month armed …
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Florida Is Understaffed By More Than 5,000 Teachers Due To The Pandemic, Low Pay
Florida has over 5,000 teacher vacancies and more than 4,000 openings for school staff positions, according to the Florida Education Association. Data released by the Florida Education Association (FEA) in …
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BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a man following a scooter crash that occurred in unincorporated Central Broward …
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Police Discover Over 30 Migrants Hiding In A Boat During Routine Traffic Stop in Florida
A Monroe County Sheriff’s officer found 32 migrants suspected of traveling to the U.S. from Cuba hiding in a boat after pulling a truck over for driving too slow in …
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Spring Hill Woman Claims First $5 Million Top Prize From The Gold Rush Limited Scratch-off
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Valerie Homer-Faggart, 68, of Spring Hill, claimed the first $5 million top prize from the new GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at …
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Two arrested for shooting death of 23-year-old Sonja Stahl
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesOCALA, FL – On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 3:40 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the 2600 block of SE 56th Street, Ocala in reference …
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70-year-old charged for shooting his wife during argument
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesWASHINGTON COUNTY, FL – Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at approximately 7:20 a.m. Monday morning. The caller stated he had accidentally shot …
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Fort Lauderdale International Airport discovered 2704 grams of gold being smuggled into the United States. The gold …
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Illegal gun dealing granny, apparently, a local crime kingpin, arrested
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesWashington County- On October 7, 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were contacted by Bay County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in locating some stolen property. Information was provided that the …
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Bugs Bunny burglar back in jail days after being released from prison, missed meeting with Mr. T
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMARTIN COUNTY, FL – The Bugs Bunny burglar has been caught. “Imagine enjoying a night out when your home security alert goes off. When you open your security cameras, you …
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Two teens arrested with guns after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Martin County High School
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMARTIN COUNTY, FL – Two students, ages 17 and 13 were arrested early this morning after posting on social media a threat to shoot up Martin County High School. Related: …
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Watch: Flager deputies capture armed North Carolina felon in stolen car during traffic stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBUNNELL, FL – On Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) observed a speeding vehicle that was traveling south on Belle Terre Parkway. A traffic stop …
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Man with knife arrested on grounds of Choctawhatchee High School
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesOKALOOSA COUNTY, FL – A man, armed with a knife was spotted on the grounds of a school in Okaloosa County when administrators called the authorities. “A vigilant school administrator …
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Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Virginia Covington, Barbara Nicklaus and Beverly White Yeager to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects …
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272 Month Federal Prison Sentence for South Florida Veterinarian Who Sexually Abused Dogs, Created Animal Crush Video
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – A licensed veterinarian based in Aventura, Florida who recorded himself sexually abusing dogs, shared the bestiality videos on-line, and collected on-line child [censored]ography, was sentenced today in …
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Florida Mom Calls For ‘Mass Exodus’ From Public Schools To Fight Indoctrination In The Classroom
A Florida mom called for a “mass exodus” from the public school system as the “only thing” left to do to fight indoctrination in public schools during a Family Research …
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TRENTON, NJ – One Florida Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn for the Thursday, October 7, drawing winning the $1,000 a week for life second prize. In …
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Florida Was Right: The Federal Government Admits Governor DeSantis’ Decision to Put Seniors First Was the Correct Approach to Vaccine Distribution
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report which validates Governor DeSantis’ Seniors First vaccination policy, declaring that “efforts to prioritize and vaccinate” those …
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Fort Lauderdale police searching for violent attempted kidnapping suspect
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelThe Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at approximately 5:58 a.m. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East …
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South Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Consecutive Health Care Fraud Conspiracies
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, FL – Patsy Truglia (53, Parkland) has pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one count of making a false statement in a …
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery announces that Lauren Santos, 38, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Jacksonville District …
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery announces that Daniel Beicht, 43, of Palm Bay, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game at the Orlando District Office. He …
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Man charged for assaulting firefighter, cop
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelWashington County, FL -A man from Old Towne, FL is behind bars this morning on aggravated battery charges against a Law Enforcement Officer and a Firefighter. Around 7 a.m. this …
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Sheriff’s looking for the owner of 770 pounds of marijuana left in a storage unit
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelBREVARD COUNTY, FL – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of 770 pounds of marijuana found in a storage unit. The department had some fun with …