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Florida Adventure Park Zookeeper Gets 70-Months Federal Prison For Possessing Child Porn
On Wednesday, a federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale sentenced 31-year-old Justin David Alban to 70 months in federal prison and 15 years of sup [...]
“I Was Mad At You” Florida Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husbands Dog To Death
A Florida woman has been arrested and charged with the killing of a dog after an argument with her husband.
Deputies say, Sherry Ann White, 51, wa [...]
Florida Teens, Parents Charged After Child Takes Gun From Dresser Drawer, Loans It To Friend
Two Florida teens and some parents were arrested after one teen posted selfies online of himself with a gun.
According to investigators, on Monday [...]
Deputy-Involved Shooting: Florida Man, 88, Threatens To Shoot Deputy During Welfare Check
A welfare check on a Florida man turned deadly when deputies entered his home on Tuesday morning.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy was forc [...]
Florida Police Officer Charged Attempting To Sexually Exploit 15-Year-Old Boy
On Friday, 30-year-old Stuart, Florida resident Juan Antonio Garcia appeared in United States magistrate court in Ft. Pierce to face a federal charge [...]
Sheriff Honors Former Lakeland Ledger Executive And Others With Commendation
POLK COUNTY, FL. - On August 27th, Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a person in distress off of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road. [...]
DOJ: Pasco County Man Gets More Than 17 Years For Possessing Images Of Sexual Abuse Of Children
PASCO COUNTY, FL. - U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Charles Poole, 49, Hudson, to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for poss [...]
Polk County: Sheriff Releases Footage Of Van From Lakeland Deadly Hit And Run
LAKELAND, Fl. - Traffic Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office have obtained security of the van suspected of fatally striking a b [...]
Florida Man Tased After Jumping Railing In Court During Wife’s Sentencing
Deputies inside the courtroom had to deploy a taser after a Florida man jumped the gallery bar and attempted to make contact with the defendant, his [...]
“Loco” Landlord Kills Florida Man, Burys Body In Yard After Lewd Acts Into Girlfriends Underwear
A Florida man was arrested Friday after deputies discovered his tenant's body buried in a shallow grave in his backyard.
Michael Allen Pritchard, [...]