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Central Florida Gang Member Get 10 Years In Federal Prison For Possession Of Cocaine
ORLANDO, FL. – U.S. District Judge Anne C. Conway has sentenced Carlo Dorelli, 36, O’Brien, to 10 years in federal prison for possession of cocaine w [...]
Florida Man, Woman Charged With Using Fireworks To Intentionally Start Brush Fires
A Florida man and woman have been arrested and charged with intentionally starting brush fires by using fireworks.
According to North Port Police, [...]
Florida Sheriff Wants US Sen. Scott To Investigate Biden Admin Deal With Pentagon Moving Contractor
Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast is calling on U.S. Sen. Rick Scott to look into a deal the Biden administration recently cut to move U.S. troo [...]
Florida Man Arrested After Stalking Two Girls, Stopping To Smoke Crack And Play With Himself
A Florida man who sent two girls running for help after they said he followed them outside of a gas station has been arrested on stalking charges.
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Second Florida Sheriff To Weigh In On ‘Marsy’s Law’ Case
Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood received approval Monday from the Florida Supreme Court to file a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that a 20 [...]
Hillsborough County Elementary School Principal, 17 Others Arrested In ‘Operation Wanderlust’ Human Trafficking Sting
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has rescued a victim of human trafficking, and another potential victim, from fal [...]
Sarasota County Sheriff Releases 2021 “Year In Review”
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. - Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman today announced the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Annual Report is available o [...]
Meet SPOT, Remote Control Robotic Dog, Newest Member Of St. Petersburg Police Department
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - SPOT is a remote-control robotic dog that can climb stairs, open doorknobs, and move over rough or uneven terrain, and is the n [...]
Florida Man Arrested On 19 Counts Of Sexual Child Battery, Molestation Charges
A Florida man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual battery against minors, including child sexual abuse materials.
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Florida Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Officer Killed In On-Duty Crash Overnight On I-95
A crash on I-95 overnight, claimed the life of a Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services -Law Enforcement Division Officer.
Acco [...]