A Florida man has been charged with 2nd-degree murder following a fatal shooting that occurred at a home early Saturday morning. According to investigators, deputies responded to a home on Jay Street in Fort Walton Beach and found the 34-year-old male victim on the ground…
Read More Florida Man Said He Was “Just Trying To Scare” The Victim He Shot And Killed
In the midst of Hurricane Nicole last week in the Sunshine State, the Florida Lottery still announced two scratch-off winners who hit it big. On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced that Nagendra KC, 63, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million top prize from the CASH…
Read More Two Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Players Announced For $2M In Combined Winnings
Hurricane Nicole hit the east coast of Florida on Thursday morning, destroying portions of A1A and multiple structures. On Saturday, just three days later, the roadways are repaired. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of all sections of State Road (S.R.) A1A with the Florida Department of…
Read More Florida Governor DeSantis Announces Hurricane Nicole Roadway Repairs Completed In Record Time
Two Florida deputies have been suspended and a sheriff has apologized after a legally blind man was arrested on Halloween when his walking cane was mistaken for a gun. James Hodges, 61, of Lake City, was arrested in the morning hours of Oct. 31, accused of resisting an officer…
Read More Legally Blind Florida Man Arrested After His Walking Cane Was Mistaken For Gun
LAKELAND, Fla. – Fingerprints recovered from one of four vehicles that were burgled near Lakeland on October 26, 2022, led to the identification of a suspect, and eventually, the arrests of all three suspects involved, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, all…
Read More “Empty Pockets Kind Of Night” 3 Lakeland Car Burglary Suspects Busted By Fingerprints
As Hurricane Nicole made landfall on Florida’s coast Thursday criminals see an open door, or in this case an open window, of opportunity for looting and stealing from victims. Deputies say a caller spotted Joshua Bowie, 29, walking around looking at houses and then saw…
Read More Florida Man Arrested Entering Window Of Home Ravaged In Hurricane Nicole
Three Florida girls ages 12 to 13 created their own disaster during Tropical Storm Nicole, by vandalizing a foam and insulation company, then running from the building. According to deputies the trio vandalized the Imperial Foam & Insulation in Ormond Beach and caused $350,000 or…
Read More Three Florida Girls Ages 12-13 Charged After Using Forklift To Vandalize Foam Company
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced that Mary Vitullo, 63, of Sarasota, claimed a $1 million top prize from the 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00. Vitullo…
Read More Sarasota Woman Wins $1M Playing $5 Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a pedestrian hit and run, and hoping that the public can identify who owns the suspect vehicle. According to investigators, on November 4, 2022, at 10:34 pm, an unknown pickup truck, black in color, struck a…
Read More Florida Highway Patrol Looking For Black Pickup Truck That Hit Pedestrian At A McDonalds
A North Carolina man is in a Florida jail after someone noticed his unusual behavior and contacted law enforcement. According to deputies, 31-year-old Isaiah Simpson, of Raliegh, North Carolina, had an active fugitive warrant for his arrest after he made threats against the Moore County…
Read More North Carolina Fugitive Arrested In Florida While Performing ‘Black Magic’ Behind Store