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Leader Of Fentanyl, Cocaine Distribution Ring In Orlando Gets 40 Years
Guns Confiscated In Operation “Titan Fall” (Source: DOJ)
ORLANDO, Fla. - Carlos Roman, 57, Orlando, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal pris [...]
Clearwater Cocaine Dealer Gets More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison
Source: Unsplash, File
CLEARWATER, Fla - Terrel Lewis, 26, of Largo, has been sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possession [...]
Federal Appeals Court Places Florida ‘Stop WOKE’ Act On Hold
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (File)
A federal appeals court Thursday kept on hold a controversial Florida law that restricts the way race-related con [...]
DeSantis Admin Seeks To Yank Liquor License Of Hyatt That Allowed Children Into Drag Show
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration seeks to yank the liquor license of a high-end South Florida [...]
23-Year-Old Florida Woman Charged With Murder In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose
Alexis Joy Sather, 23 (Source: MCSO)
A 23-year-old Florida woman was arrested for murder on Wednesday for selling fentanyl, resulting in the overd [...]
2 Men Shot When Fight Broke Out Overnight At Sarasota Party
TFP File Photo
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota Police officers are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Siesta Drive, Sarasota.
On Wednesd [...]
Transgender Treatment Ban Takes Effect In Florida
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Florida doctors could lose their medical licenses if they order puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgery for minors diagnosed [...]
Suspect Wanted In Tampa For Shooting Death Of Woman In February Has Been Arrested
Keonte Henley Source: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies have arrested Keonte Henley, the suspect in the February 21, 2023, shooting death of a woman on [...]
New Port Richey Police Investigating Overdose Death After Woman’s Body Found In Hotel Room
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Police in New Port Richey are investigating an overdose death after a woman's body was f [...]
Quarantine Zone Set Up In Florida To Contain Giant African Land Snails
Giant African Land Snail Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain
A quarantine zone has been set up along part of the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County [...]