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Florida Caretaker That Beat 88-Year-Old Man Gets Two Years House Arrest
A man caught on video physically abusing an 88-year-old the abuser was hired to help was sentenced to two years of house arrest and four years of pro [...]
Police Seeking To Identify Florida Man Who Robbed Exxon Gas Station At Gunpoint
Detectives are seeking help to identify a man who robbed an Exxon gas station at gunpoint on Saturday, August 21.
About 9:39 p.m. Aug. 21, a man c [...]
“I’m Gonna Bite You” Florida Trio’s High-Speed Chase After Stealing A Car, K9 Deputy Wins
Three suspects in Florida were caught and arrested after stealing a car from home and taking police on a high-speed chase.
On Sunday, August 15, 2 [...]
Former Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced To 35 Years In Federal Prison, Sexually Exploiting Children
A former Sheriff's Deputy in Florida has been sentenced in a child exploitation case that dated back to December of 2019.
U.S. District Judge Timo [...]
“Whatcha Doing Man” Two Florida Men Snag Some Cell Phones And Run Like Hell
Two Florida men are wanted by police after 'snagging' some cell phones and beating feet out the door.
According to police, the two male suspects e [...]
Two Florida Men Who Broke Into Nine Businesses One Night, Arrested After Being Caught On Camera
Two Florida Men went on a nine-business burglary spree and were caught on camera, ultimately leading to their arrest.
According to deputies, on [...]
$9,500 REWARD For Tips To Solve Shooting That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl
TAMPA, FL. - Through a partnership with the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers and the Florida Office of Attorney General, additional funds are no [...]
Florida Man Tells Deputies He Wants To Be A ‘Big Rock Star’ After Trying To Rob A Bank And Threaten Bomb
A Florida man has been arrested after an attempted bank robbery and car bomb scare at a Regions bank on Monday.
According to Hernando County Sheri [...]
Florida Man Gets 3+ Years In Prison After ‘Showboating’ Firearm On Instagram
A 24-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after social media showboating with a firearm.
U.S. District J [...]
Two Sarasota County Inmates Die On Sunday, One Being Investigated
SARASOTA, FL. - Two inmates have died in Sarasota County, one of which is being investigated by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
On Sunday af [...]