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Florida AG Announces Indictment of Raúl Castro in 1996 Shootdown Deaths
Attorney General James Uthmeier announces indictment of Raúl Castro for the 1996 murders of four Brothers to the Rescue volunteers over international waters.
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Raul Castro Indicted in 1996 Shoot-Down That Killed Four in Florida Straits
A federal superseding indictment charges Raul Castro and five co-defendants in the 1996 shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes over international waters.
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Former DOJ Attorney Hid Stolen Records as 'Cake Recipes,' Federal Indictment Says
A Port St. Lucie federal prosecutor faces up to 20 years after allegedly disguising stolen DOJ records as cake recipes to email them undetected.
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Maduro Ally Alex Saab Arrested in Miami on Money Laundering Charges
Former Venezuelan minister Alex Saab faces federal money laundering charges in Miami tied to a corrupt food program and illegal oil sales.
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Cudjoe Key Man Faces 100 Years in Prison on 18 Child Exploitation Charges
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Jacob Rookey, 21, of Cudjoe Key on 18 counts involving child and animal sexual abuse materials.
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Tallahassee Repeat Drug Trafficker Faces Life After Guilty Plea
Tedrick Childs, 46, pleaded guilty to distributing meth and cocaine while on supervised release from a prior federal drug conviction.
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Florida AG Announces Two Child Predator Arrests Spanning Louisiana, Pasco County
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced arrests of a Louisiana man and a New Port Richey man on child exploitation charges.
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Honduran Illegal Alien Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft in Pinellas County
A 28-year-old Honduran national was sentenced to over two years in federal prison for stealing an identity to defeat E-Verify in Pinellas County.
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Lutz Family Ran $7.6M Stolen Goods Ring Targeting Home Depot, AG Says
Attorney General James Uthmeier announces 14 arrests in a multi-county retail theft enterprise based in Lutz that moved $7.6 million in stolen goods.
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Illegal Alien From Mexico Indicted on Ammo Charge in Bay County
A 30-year-old Pensacola man in the U.S. illegally faces federal ammunition charges after a Bay County investigation.
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Five Illegal Aliens Charged After Smuggling Boat Intercepted Off Miami-Dade
A grand jury indicted five illegal aliens after a vessel carrying 25 people was intercepted five miles off the Miami-Dade County coast.
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Apopka Man Gets 63 Months for $739K COVID-19 PPP Loan Fraud
Emmet Bowens, 57, of Apopka sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after stealing $739,582 through a fraudulent PPP loan application.
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Nine Orlando Gang Members Plead Guilty in Fentanyl Ring Tied to Multiple Deaths
Nine members of the RMS/EBK gang plead guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges in Orlando after a federal investigation launched in December 2022.
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Canadian Illegal Alien, Miami Man Charged in $13 Million Crypto Fraud
A 19-year-old Canadian illegal alien and a Miami co-conspirator face federal charges in a $13 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme.
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Orlando Man Arrested in Hawaii for $1M Fake Development Fraud Scheme
Steven Harry Minard, 57, of Orlando was arrested in Honolulu for allegedly defrauding an investor of $1 million through a fictitious project called Orlando World Live.
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ICE Arrests MS-13 Member in Palm Beach County After 12 Years in U.S.
A multiagency operation led by ICE resulted in the arrest of a Honduran MS-13 gang member who had been living in Palm Beach County since entering the U.S. illegally in 2013.
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Tampa Woman Hid Aunt's Body to Steal $75K in Benefits, Feds Say
Rebecca Stewart Vaughn, 64, of Tampa faces federal wire fraud and theft charges for concealing her aunt's death to collect benefits.
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Two Florida Fentanyl Traffickers Draw Combined 26 Years in Federal Prison
A Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie man received federal sentences totaling more than 26 years for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking.
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Pensacola Felon Convicted of Possessing Silencers, Ammo While on Supervised Release
James Michael Olshefskie, 55, found guilty in Pensacola federal court of possessing ammunition and two unregistered silencers while on supervised release.
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Tampa CPA and Attorney Indicted for Embezzling $890,000 From Client
Federal grand jury charges Melissia Gauthreaux with six counts of wire fraud for stealing more than $890,000 from a client over four years.
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St. Cloud Man Faces 80 Felony Counts After 100,000 Abuse Files Found
Adam Wahlgren, 52, of St. Cloud was arrested in Arkansas on 80 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material after fleeing Florida.
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Miami Beach Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump, Rubio, Bondi
Nathaniel Sanders II, 32, of Miami Beach faces up to 10 years in federal prison for allegedly posting assassination threats on social media.
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Charlotte County Coach Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Punta Gorda coach Dagoberto Miguel Pena sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving minors.
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Orlando Pair Sentenced in $148 Million Payroll Scheme That Cheated IRS, Exploited Illegal Workers
Rene and Juana Escobar sentenced in Jacksonville for running a nearly nine-year construction payroll fraud that cost taxpayers $37 million.
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Guatemalan Illegal Alien Indicted on Gun, Reentry Charges in Pensacola
A 24-year-old Guatemalan illegal alien faces federal charges in Pensacola for illegal reentry and firearm possession after a multi-agency investigation.
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Feds Seize 536 Kilos of Cocaine, $3.1M Cash From Midtown Miami High-Rise
Five South Florida defendants charged in cocaine trafficking conspiracy tied to Colombia-Dominican Republic pipeline after massive Midtown Miami seizure.
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U.S. Sues Naples Immunologist Over $1.9 Million in False Medicare Claims
Federal prosecutors allege Dr. Kevin Rosenbach falsely diagnosed patients with a rare disease to bill Medicare Part B for subcutaneous immune globulins.
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Two Drug Dealers Sentenced for Killing Miami Man Over Seized Meth
Tsvia Kol and Jimmy Sanchez received combined 46+ years in federal prison for murdering a Miami man over $90,000 in seized methamphetamine.
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Illegal Alien Fentanyl Trafficker Gets 30 Years After Florida Jury Conviction
Cesar Caldera-Garcia, 40, convicted of trafficking fentanyl into Florida for a Mexico-based drug organization, sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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Destin Wendy's Worker Photographed 200-Plus Customer Bank Cards, Pleads Guilty
Fort Walton Beach man Marcus Bernard Clark, 31, pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges for photographing customers' bank cards at a Destin Wendy's.
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Starke Man Faces 30 Years After 31 Cyber Tips Lead to CSAM Arrest
Attorney General James Uthmeier charged Gary Adams, 59, of Starke with five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material after 31 cyber tips.
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Alabama School Employee Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking in Pensacola
Christopher W. Glover, 47, a Baldwin County School District employee, pleaded guilty to attempted sex trafficking of a minor in federal court in Pensacola.
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Clermont Woman Charged With Siphoning $3.9 Million From Employer Over 13 Years
Federal indictment charges Colleen Kieran, 57, with six counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $3.9 million from a Seminole County business.
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Pensacola Mail Handler Indicted on Drug, Theft Charges in Federal Court
A 25-year-old Pensacola postal worker faces three federal counts including marijuana distribution and theft of U.S. Mail.
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UCF Student Faces 280 Years on 20 Child Exploitation Charges
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced 20 charges against UCF student Joshua Smith for possession and transmission of child sexual abuse material.
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Deltona Man, Guatemalan National Sentenced in Marion County Child Sex Cases
A Deltona man received 15 years and a previously deported Guatemalan national got eight years in federal child exploitation cases in Marion County.
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Miami Mother, Son Charged With Defrauding Elderly Woman They Lived With
A Miami caregiver and her son face federal fraud and identity theft charges for allegedly exploiting an elderly woman over three years.
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Three Indicted in Pensacola on Meth Distribution, Money Laundering Charges
Federal grand jury indicts three on methamphetamine distribution and money laundering conspiracy charges in Pensacola, Florida.
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Former Postal Worker Indicted for Mail Theft in Pensacola Federal Court
Evan Aldric Harris, 29, faces up to 5 years in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for theft of mail as a postal employee.
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Venezuelan National Charged in Ocala With Child Exploitation Attempt
A 32-year-old Venezuelan national faces 15 to 30 years in federal prison after allegedly soliciting child sexual abuse material from an undercover HSI agent in Ocala.
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Ocala Man Gets 46 Months for Sending Obscene Image to Undercover Detective
Benjamin Hoover, 44, of Ocala sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after sending explicit image to someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl.
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ICE Flags Indian National in Duval County Jail on $13M Drug Trafficking Charge
ICE encountered Dipakkumar Ghelani, an illegal alien from India, at the Duval County jail after Florida Highway Patrol arrested him on a $13 million drug trafficking warrant.
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Gainesville Man Faces Life in Prison on Federal Drug Charge
Trai Williams, 27, of Gainesville indicted on federal possession with intent to distribute charge carrying 10 years to life.
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New York Man Faces 20 Years in Pensacola Identity Fraud Ring Case
Dustin Lemmon Carpio, 33, of New York indicted in Pensacola on charges including wire fraud conspiracy, false passport use and aggravated identity theft.
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Ponte Vedra Pre-K Teacher Gets 10 Years for Enticing 13-Year-Old Online
Tony Leroy Bartley Jr., 38, a former pre-kindergarten teacher in Ponte Vedra Beach, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a child online.
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Twice-Deported El Salvadoran Charged With Illegal Reentry in Jacksonville
Jose Adilio Anaya-Alas, 36, deported twice in 2015, was arrested in the Middle District of Florida and faces federal charges.
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Tallahassee Man Faces 46 Federal Fraud Counts; Felon Indicted on Gun Charges
Federal prosecutors in Tallahassee indict two men on separate charges: 46 counts of tax fraud and felony gun and drug crimes.
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Florida Youth Camp Counselor Arrested on 15 Counts of Child Exploitation
Coty Streit, 31, of Bell faces 15 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and is held on $1.7 million bond in Gilchrist County.
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Animal Crushing Videos in Federal Case
Francisco Javier Ravelo pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing more than 40 videos depicting the torture of monkeys.
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3 Men Hospitalized, 1 Detained After Shooting in NW Miami-Dade
Three men were hospitalized and one person was detained after a shooting in a northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood.
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Tampa Woman Heidi Richards Sentenced to 22 Months for Microsoft Label Scheme
Heidi Richards, 52, of Tampa received 22 months in federal prison and a $50,000 fine for trafficking illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity labels.
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Lil Tjay denies involvement in Offset shooting at Hard Rock Casino
Rapper Lil Tjay was released from Broward jail after arrest for disorderly conduct following shooting incident that hospitalized fellow rapper Offset at Hollywood casino.
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Rapper Offset shot, hospitalized in stable condition near Hollywood casino
Former Migos rapper Offset was shot outside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and is in stable condition at a hospital.
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Jacksonville attorneys allege police brutality pattern after Williams arrest
Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels claim Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shows pattern of excessive force against Black residents following Dasaun Williams arrest.
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Sarasota police officers save man from sixth-floor parking garage suicide attempt
Three Sarasota police officers used crisis intervention training to talk down a man attempting suicide from a downtown parking garage's sixth floor.
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Miami-Dade Tax Collector Clerk Arrested for License Renewal Scheme
Waldersee Oge, 46, charged with six counts including misconduct after allegedly operating illegal license renewal scheme from inside tax collector's office.
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OneBlood hosts blood drives at 8 Northeast Florida Culver's locations
Two-day blood drive at Culver's restaurants in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Middleburg and Yulee honors 21-year-old woman who died from sudden cardiac arrest.
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Miami-Dade Deputy Injured in Second Crash While Responding to Fatal Fire
A Miami-Dade deputy sustained minor injuries when a vehicle struck his patrol car while he was blocking traffic at the scene of a fatal fiery crash near Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
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Three random attacks kill two women, injure one in South Florida
Three women attacked by strangers in four months across Palm Beach Gardens, Martin County. Two died, one survived ocean assault.
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Seminole County driver jailed 18 days after second super speeder arrest
A 20-year-old driver was sentenced to 18 days in jail after violating probation with a second arrest for driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone under Florida's super speeder law.
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Hollywood hotel fire forces guests to jump from balcony, baby rescued
Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn forced guests to jump from second-floor balcony as good Samaritans helped rescue people including an infant at 2:12 a.m.
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Miami-Dade tax clerk arrested for issuing fake driving permits for cash
Waldersee Oge, 46, allegedly used office database to issue temporary permits to people not present, accepting payments via Zelle in exchange.
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Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn evacuates 60 people, 4 hospitalized
Early morning fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn on Polk Street forces evacuation of more than 60 people, with four requiring medical attention.
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Great hammerhead sharks found dead on three Florida beaches with fins removed
Three critically endangered great hammerhead sharks discovered dead on Juno Beach, Hobe Sound Beach, and Naples Beach with fins removed, prompting $5,000 reward.
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Driver crashes SUV into Fort Lauderdale woman's home of 40 years
Goldie Pitts, 81, returned from therapy to find a black SUV had crashed into her Fort Lauderdale home, destroying her den and laundry room.
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Florida Supreme Court halts James Duckett execution pending DNA appeal
Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett's execution stayed as Florida Supreme Court considers DNA testing appeal in 1987 child murder case.
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Miami-Dade deputy shoots 15-year-old boy in foot during Goulds confrontation
A 15-year-old was shot in the foot by a Miami-Dade deputy during a confrontation in Goulds after reports of someone with a gun at a park.
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SUV crashes into Broward County home, injures driver on Northwest 13th Street
A woman suffered non-life-threatening leg injuries when her SUV collided with a home on Northwest 13th Street in Broward County Thursday afternoon.
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Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Found Dead, Husband Arrested
Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs vice mayor and first Black Haitian American commissioner, was found dead in domestic violence incident. Husband Stephen Bowen arrested.
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Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Found Dead in Domestic Violence Case
Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs vice mayor and Florida Democratic Party vice chair, was found dead at her home Wednesday morning in what police are investigating as domestic violence.
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Miami-Dade nonprofit leader Shaya Lunger arrested on child sex charges
Shaya Lunger, 54, described as trusted community member, faces lewd conduct charges involving 15-year-old girl in northeast Miami-Dade home.
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Boca Raton couple pleads guilty in $50 million real estate fraud scheme
Jean Joseph and Janalie Camille Bingham admitted to defrauding hundreds of investors through Wells Real Estate Investment LLC from 2019 to 2024.
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Broward Fire Lieutenant, Wife Arrested for Allegedly Confining Daughter
Joel and Jennifer Kohnert face child abuse charges after allegedly locking their 12-year-old daughter in a room for years at their Coral Springs home.
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Hoax gun threats prompt lockdowns at three Miami-Dade schools
Kinloch Park Elementary, Kinloch Park Middle, and West Miami Middle schools were locked down after false threats prompted massive police response.
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Miami man critically burned in apartment fire possibly sparked by cigarette
A 36-year-old man suffered third-degree burns over 90% of his body in a Miami apartment fire Tuesday evening that may have been caused by a cigarette near a gas can.
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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charges after hydrocodone pills found
Tiger Woods waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after deputies found hydrocodone pills during his March 27 Jupiter Island crash arrest.
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Miami Gardens man arrested at Homestead Publix with loaded gun, drugs
Ashton Cawley, 29, faces armed cannabis possession charges after threatening patrons at Homestead Town Square Shopping Center Monday morning.
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Pompano Beach man gets 20 years for Michigan election fraud scheme
Willie Reed of Pompano Beach sentenced to up to 20 years for submitting tens of thousands of forged signatures to Michigan gubernatorial campaigns in 2022.
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Former Seminole County teacher Daniel Le Lievre arrested for sexual battery of 13-year-old student
Daniel Le Lievre, 41, former Tuskawilla Middle School teacher, faces charges for relationship with 13-year-old student and her mother in Seminole County.
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Fort Lauderdale Dog Reunited With Owner After Bentley Theft on Northeast 19th Street
Six-month-old poodle Sophie found safe after being thrown from stolen white Bentley Continental in Fort Lauderdale Monday afternoon carjacking incident.
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Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills during Jupiter Island DUI arrest
Tiger Woods was found with two white hydrocodone pills in his pocket after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island led to his second DUI arrest since 2017.
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Palm Bay man arrested after human remains found in suitcases at Compound
Lucas Jones, 19, charged with tampering with evidence after police found human remains in two suitcases at Palm Bay's notorious Compound area.
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Orlando police wrongful arrest highlights facial recognition dangers, ACLU says
Orlando police wrongfully arrested Volusia County man Beau Burgess after incorrect facial recognition match, part of pattern of similar cases nationwide.
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Coral Gables woman dies in Biscayne Bay boating accident near Crandon Park
Claudia Orellanes, 33, and Neil Schwabe, 54, were thrown from their 27-foot boat and struck by the vessel in waters near West Point and Crandon Park Marina.
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Woman dies, man hospitalized after boat throws them into Biscayne Bay
Claudia Orellanes, 33, of Coral Gables died and Neil Schwabe, 54, of Coconut Grove was hospitalized after being thrown from their 27-foot boat Saturday morning.
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Miami police officer, suspect wounded in downtown shooting near Ultra Festival
A police shooting near Bayfront Park during Ultra Music Festival left both an officer and suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday morning.
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Sanford man arrested after domestic violence chase reaches 120 mph
Korarise Hill, 24, faces multiple charges after forcing woman to drive from Sanford to Palm Coast while beating her during the trip.
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Tiger Woods arrested in Jupiter Island crash, faces DUI charges
Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after his Land Rover crashed on Jupiter Island, Florida, facing charges of driving under the influence and refusing a urine test.
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Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after rollover crash on Jupiter Island
Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after rolling his Land Rover in a crash near his Jupiter Island home, marking his second DUI arrest and fourth auto incident.
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Online influencer Clavicular arrested in Fort Lauderdale on battery warrant
Braden Eric Peters, known as Clavicular, was arrested at Las Olas Isles rental home on Osceola County warrant for misdemeanor battery and conspiracy charges.
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Braden Peters, viral 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular, arrested in Fort Lauderdale
Braden Peters, 20, known as Clavicular, was arrested Thursday on battery charges in Fort Lauderdale with $1,000 bail set and April 10 expected release date.
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Doral man arrested for selling fentanyl-laced MDMA near Sweetwater school
Eddie Antonio Muniz, 41, faces trafficking charges after selling fentanyl-laced molly within 1,000 feet of Sweetwater Elementary School and near FIU campus.
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Martin County Sheriff calls State Road 710 'death-funnel' after 3 deaths
Sheriff John Budensiek presented crash data to commissioners showing 3 annual deaths on 23-mile stretch residents call 'Bloody 7-10'
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Davide Veglia killed in Biscayne Bay hit-and-run boat crash, son injured
55-year-old convention services founder dies after boat collision in Meloy Channel; 14-year-old son hospitalized, suspect vessel still sought by authorities.
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Volusia Deputy James Kleeman Arrested for Stalking Ex with AirTags
Part-time Volusia Sheriff's Office deputy James Kleeman, 65, was arrested and fired after placing tracking devices on his ex-girlfriend's vehicles.
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Brevard jury awards $14 million to woman who ate ice cream with nails
Brandy Buckley received $14 million after eating contaminated ice cream from Bruster's in Palm Bay in 2018, leading to surgery and permanent infertility.
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Two sex offenders arrested in Florida Keys compliance sweep by FDLE
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigators found two unregistered sex offenders living in the Florida Keys during compliance checks this week.
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Miami-Dade apartment fire leaves unit heavily damaged, arson suspected
Fire rescue crews responded to a northwest Miami-Dade apartment fire early Thursday morning that left one unit heavily damaged with investigators searching for answers.
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Jacksonville researchers test combining GLP-1 drugs with amylin agonists
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research studies whether combining GLP-1 medications with amylin agonists produces better weight loss results than GLP-1 alone.
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Father killed, son injured in hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers investigate fatal boating accident near Miami Beach where dark blue vessel fled scene after striking 7-foot dinghy.
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Vero Beach double homicide at library linked to affair, suspect at large
Two Indian River County employees killed outside Vero Beach library in targeted shooting tied to marital breakup and affair, police say suspect Jesse Ellis remains missing.
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Construction worker dies in fall from I-395 bridge project in Miami
Jorge Eliud Galindo Thompson, 43, fell to his death from the Interstate-395 Signature Overpass construction site in Downtown Miami early Monday morning.
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Three hospitalized after Fort Lauderdale crash, fire truck hit
Three people were hospitalized after a crash at West Broward Boulevard and 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale before a fire rescue truck was also struck.
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Three tourists arrested for $9,776 robbery at Miami River marina
Diego Murillo, Shakeel Singleton and Edwin Vargas face strong-armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 from two victims at Regal Marina.
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Three hospitalized after Fort Lauderdale crash that also struck fire truck
Two-vehicle collision at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue sent three adults to trauma center before fire rescue truck was also hit.
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Holly Hill woman charged with stealing mail from 63 addresses
Carri Miller, 36, faces 126 charges after police found stolen mail from 63 Holly Hill addresses in her possession during Sunday arrest.
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Florida inmate Christopher Clardy faces arson charges after cell fire
Christopher Clardy, serving decades for 2017 Polk County murder, accused of setting fire in Dade Correctional Institution cell and throwing urine at officers.
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Tampa synthetic drug ring busted; 3 arrested with potent opioid 13 times stronger than morphine
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests three suspects after seizing synthetic opioids and over $11,000 cash in undercover Tampa investigation.
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Three Miami-Dade Officers Granted Stand Your Ground Immunity in 2019 UPS Shootout
Judge dismisses manslaughter charges against Richard Santiesteban, Leslie Lee and Rodolfo Mirabal in deadly 2019 Miramar shootout that killed UPS driver and bystander.
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Jacksonville officer strikes 16-year-old in face during McDonald's arrest after park takeover
JSO officer punched teenager in face during arrest at Arlington McDonald's following Blue Cypress Park takeover involving over 200 teens.
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Fitness influencer Wes Watson arrested on domestic violence charges in Hallandale Beach
Wes Watson, 42, faces domestic violence charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend following a Miami Heat game incident in March.
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Miami judge orders 13-year-old rape suspect held in jail, releases 12-year-old
A Miami-Dade judge ruled that Nelson Nunez will remain in custody while Jusiah Jones was released to house arrest in Overtown gang rape case.
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Michael Malik Harvey charged with murder after stolen van chase ends in Fort Lauderdale canal crash
Michael Malik Harvey faces murder charges after fleeing deputies in stolen van, crashing into Fort Lauderdale canal and killing female passenger Sunday night.
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Miami mother avoids jail after trying to hire hitman to kill 3-year-old son
Jazmin Paez, 20, sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to soliciting murder of her toddler through parody website rentahitman.com in Miami.
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Miami man arrested in road rage shooting near Dolphin Mall Saturday
Yerard Collado, 23, called 911 to report shooting at another driver during road rage incident near Sweetwater mall, police say.
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Calhoun County Deputy Steven Bruner Dies After Wildfire Evacuation Duty
Deputy Steven Bruner suffered a medical emergency after helping evacuate residents from the 500-acre Baker Road wildfire in Calhoun County.
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Cape Cod man charged with stabbing friend at Miami Beach bachelor party
Olajuwon Shawn Dickerson, 32, of Marstons Mills faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly stabbing friend Brian Gordon during fight over women.
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Toddler survives near drowning in Miami Gardens Snake Creek Canal
A toddler was found in Snake Creek Canal after wandering from a car in Miami Gardens and is recovering in stable condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital North.
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Orlando woman arrested after attacking pregnant driver, elderly bystander
Mandolyn Ann Shaffer-Brockwell, 37, faces multiple charges including battery and biting a police officer during road rage incident near Mall of Millenia.
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Eight hospitalized after three-vehicle crash at Miami-Dade intersection
Three-vehicle collision at West Flagler Street and Southwest 82nd Avenue sent eight people to HCA Kendall Hospital with injuries Saturday afternoon.
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Former Miami Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to $24 Million Fraud Scheme
Tomás Niembro, 64, former CEO of Nodus International Bank, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and sanctions violations in Miami federal court.
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Broward Brothers Charged in $16,000 Fentanyl Operation, Fitness Influencer Arrested
ATF and Broward Sheriff's Office arrest brothers in major fentanyl distribution case while fitness influencer faces domestic violence charges in separate incident.
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Broward Sheriff's Deputy Edwin Horace Fired After Sexual Battery Arrest
Edwin Horace, 25, faces multiple charges including sexual battery and false imprisonment involving two victims at a Deerfield Beach house party.
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Miami Beach driver gets $1 million bond in fatal hit-and-run of two tourists
Adan Negron-Morris, 42, faces $1 million bond after allegedly killing two Indiana University students while driving without headlights on Collins Avenue.
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Florida Appeals Court Rules Publix Not Liable in 2021 Royal Palm Beach Shooting
Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals ruled Publix had no duty to protect customers from unforeseeable criminal acts in 2021 supermarket shooting case.
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Broward man arrested for squatting in Miami Shores home owned by Le Batard family
Diego Alejandro Escobar Ortega, 37, of Weston was arrested after squatting for days in a Miami Shores home owned by sports media personality Dan Le Batard's wife.
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Coral Springs Woman Faces Murder Charge in Ultra Music Festival Death
Charlene Brittany Forti, 27, charged with first-degree murder after MDMA pill allegedly caused death of Georgia nursing student at Miami festival.
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19-year-old Mexican migrant dies by suicide at Glades County jail
Royer Perez-Jimenez died at Moore Haven detention center, marking the 13th ICE custody death in 2026 and second in Florida this year.
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Lakeland man charged in Miami Beach hit-and-run that killed two tourists
Adan Negron-Morris, 42, of Lakeland faces vehicular manslaughter charges after killing two Indiana tourists crossing Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
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Joseph Duggar arrested on child sex charges in Panama City Beach
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar faces life felony charges for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old during 2020 Panama City Beach vacation.
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Florida City woman arrested for cutting child with knife over gay messages
Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena, 41, faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly attacking a family member who had gay content on Discord.
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Four charged in migrant smuggling boat chase off Miami-Dade coast
Four suspects face federal charges after high-speed boat pursuit carrying 15 undocumented migrants ended with warning shots fired 21 miles east of Miami-Dade.
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FSU kicker Conor McAneney arrested in Fort Lauderdale on battery charges
Florida State University sophomore kicker Conor McAneney was arrested Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale on charges including battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
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Hollywood Woman Charged with Arson After Setting Ex-Girlfriend on Fire
Kymesha Tarpley, 48, faces arson and aggravated battery charges after allegedly throwing gasoline on her ex-girlfriend, causing third-degree burns in Hollywood apartment fire.
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JSO arrests 3 teens after shutting down 200-person takeover at Blue Cypress Park
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested three teenage girls after more than 200 teens gathered at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington, leading to fights and gunfire reports.
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Florida executes Michael King for 2008 rape, murder of Denise Amber Lee
Michael King, 54, was executed by lethal injection Tuesday for the kidnapping, rape and murder of 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee in North Port in 2008.
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Two arrested after shooting outside Pinecrest strip club Stir Crazy
Jundy Rodriguez and Ricardo Hadam arrested after bullets flew outside Stir Crazy strip club on South Dixie Highway, striking walls and windows.
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Miami-Dade Water Employee Shot by Nathan Cooper in West Little River
Nathan J. Cooper, 37, is wanted for shooting a Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer employee in front of children after a dispute in West Little River neighborhood.
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Fifth suspect arrested in Miami-Dade Molotov cocktail attack that burned teen
Daniel Valencia, 37, faces seven counts of attempted murder in connection with March 25 firebombing that left 16-year-old girl with burns on 45% of her body.
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Miami Beach Subway Worker Arrested for Pulling Gun on Six Customers
Willnat Shantae Young, 33, faces aggravated assault charges after confronting customers with firearm in parking lot dispute at South Beach location.
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Miami police investigate attempted abduction of middle school student
Miami police review surveillance video after girl reports attempted abduction near Jose de Diego Middle School on Northwest Fifth Avenue Tuesday morning.
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Sanford man arrested after domestic violence incident, reckless chase through two counties
Korarise Hill, 24, faces multiple charges including domestic battery and fleeing law enforcement after allegedly assaulting victim and leading deputies on dangerous pursuit.
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Winter Haven soldier Cody Khork's body returns to Polk County Wednesday
Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork, 35, killed in Kuwait drone attack, arrives at Lakeland airport with law enforcement escort to Winter Haven funeral home.
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Dalmatian-pointer mix abandoned at Broward gas station sparks investigation
A 2-year-old dalmatian-pointer mix named Scooter was found tied to a pole outside a Chevron station on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard Tuesday morning.
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Miami Police Investigate Attempted Abduction of Middle School Student in Wynwood
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly grabbed a Jose de Diego Middle School student and pulled her into an alley in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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Pulse Nightclub demolition begins Wednesday as Orlando prepares memorial
The Pulse Nightclub building where 49 people died in 2016 will be demolished Wednesday morning, making way for a $12 million permanent memorial in Orlando.
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Michael King executed for 2008 murder of North Port mother Denise Amber Lee
Michael King was put to death Tuesday evening for kidnapping, raping and murdering 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee in North Port in 2008.
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Man Shot Multiple Times at Pembroke Park Bar After Argument, Gunman Flees
Police search for gunman who shot victim multiple times at Thirsty's Liquor Bar on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard after argument inside establishment.
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Five arrested in Northwest Florida diesel theft scheme using magnets
Five suspects face felony charges for using magnets to bypass fuel pumps and steal diesel across multiple Northwest Florida counties.
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Michael King scheduled for execution March 17 for 2008 North Port murder
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed death warrant for Michael King, 54, convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering Denise Amber Lee in 2008.
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Florida AG threatens Tampa mayor removal over police immigration policies
Attorney General James Uthmeier gives Tampa Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse police department sanctuary policies or face removal from office.
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Former Florida Congressman David Rivera's Federal Trial Begins in Miami
Former Rep. David Rivera faces trial for allegedly lobbying for sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon without registering as foreign agent, receiving $5.5 million.
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Apopka mayoral candidate Nick Nesta represented crypto-fraud suspect in real estate deals
Apopka Commissioner Nick Nesta disclosed he represented Christopher Delgado, accused of $328 million crypto fraud, in home sales before April 14 runoff election.
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Hollywood perfume shop hit by $20,000 theft in second major burglary
Perfume Outlet 1803 on State Road 7 loses $20,000 in merchandise after masked thieves break in, marking second major theft since April 2024.
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North Lauderdale hit-and-run suspect arrested within hours using witness photo
Maurice Anthony Scott, 36, was arrested three hours after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian on State Road 7, then fleeing the scene in his damaged Infiniti.