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Five Arrested in Dade City Fentanyl Ring That Trafficked 400-Plus Grams
Federal agents arrested five members of a Dade City fentanyl trafficking organization on drug conspiracy charges, seizing more than 400 grams of fentanyl.
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Miami-Dade Man Admits to $14M Check Fraud Targeting Thousands of Victims
Eri Guzman Ortiz, 69, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for depositing $14 million in fraudulent checks drawn on victims' bank accounts.
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Four Federal Cases in Central Florida Yield Sentences for Drugs, Fraud, Child Exploitation
A federal judge in Ocala sentenced defendants in four cases involving methamphetamine, a gold scam, animated child abuse images, and attempted CSAM production.
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South Florida Federal Courts Hand Down 73 Years in Three Major Sentencing Cases
A Miami child exploiter, a West Park gunman and a Boca Raton fraudster received a combined 73 years in federal prison in three cases announced the same day.
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Marion County Man Gets 20 Years for Stockpiling Fentanyl, Meth
Phillip Washington III sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after agents found nearly a kilogram of fentanyl and over 3,000 grams of meth in his Ocala-area home.
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Crestview Woman Faces 42 Federal Counts in $4 Million Fraud Scheme
Rosemay G. Manzano, 40, of Crestview was indicted on 42 federal counts including bank fraud and money laundering totaling over $4 million.
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Three South Florida Men Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Missing Foster Teens
Three Palm Beach County men received federal sentences totaling nearly 47 years for trafficking teenage girls who had run away from foster care.
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Illegal Alien Convicted of Smuggling Firearms From South Florida to Honduras
A federal jury in Fort Pierce convicted a Honduran national living in Lake Worth of conspiracy to traffic firearms to Honduras.
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Coral Gables Woman Pleads Guilty to Impersonating DHS Official in Court
Ana Caridad Linares, 45, of Coral Gables pleaded guilty to impersonating a DHS official to file fraudulent motions dismissing removal proceedings.
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Cuban National in Hialeah Gets 30 Months for Smuggling Thousands Into U.S.
Erik Ventura-Castro, 24, of Hialeah sentenced to 30 months for smuggling thousands of Cuban nationals into the U.S. using fraudulent visa waivers.
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Miami Man to Forfeit $39M in Property, Vehicles After False Tax Return Plea
Daniel Liburdi, 37, pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns and agreed to pay $34.8 million in restitution and forfeit luxury properties and Ferraris.
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Tallahassee Woman Indicted on 46 Counts for Defrauding Housing Authority of $378,000
A federal grand jury indicted Lekishaann Huggins, 45, on 46 counts including bank fraud and identity theft for allegedly defrauding the Tallahassee Housing Authority.
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Aventura Man Gets 17 Years for $35 Million Medicare Fraud Targeting Elderly
Michael Kochen and Sandro Herek sentenced to federal prison for exploiting elderly Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in a $35 million fraud scheme.
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Niceville Retired Army Sergeant Gets 6 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
Sidney Marc Wilson Jr., 48, of Niceville sentenced to six years in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering and false tax returns.
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Davie Woman Gets 45 Months in $6 Million Insurance Fraud Hitting 4,000 Homeowners
Lisette Patricio of Davie is the fifth and final defendant sentenced in a scheme that fraudulently canceled nearly 4,000 Florida homeowners insurance policies.
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Tavares Man Admits Filing 650 Fake SNAP Applications, Stealing $73,655
Jose Valles Villamizar, 29, of Tavares pleaded guilty to stealing $73,655.27 in SNAP benefits using 650 fraudulent applications filed in others' names.
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Clermont Mortgage Consultant Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud While Awaiting Sentencing
Kenneth Blair, 54, of Clermont pleaded guilty to bank fraud involving fake paystubs that duped lenders into approving unqualified borrowers.
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19 Plead Guilty in Gang-Linked Bank Fraud Ring That Hit 26 Florida Banks
Nineteen people tied to the Trap Boys street gang pleaded guilty to a statewide bank fraud conspiracy that defrauded 26 banks and more than 200 victims.
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Tallahassee Man Gets 4 Years for Faking Purple Heart to Steal VA Benefits
Michel Duane Dyson, 46, sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for fraudulently claiming Army combat service to collect VA benefits.
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Unlicensed Naples Contractor Gets 4 Years for Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Ian Victim
Luis Emilio Hernandez sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding an 85-year-old Naples woman of $1.26 million after Hurricane Ian.
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Tampa Pain Clinic to Pay $115,000 for Turning Away Disabled Veteran's Service Animal
APC Inc., with locations in Tampa and Brandon, must pay $115,000 after refusing a disabled veteran entry with his service animal.
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Panama City Felon Indicted on Federal Firearms, Short-Barreled Rifle Charges
Stephen Miles Bishop, 30, of Panama City faces up to 15 years on each of two federal firearms counts after indictment in Northern District of Florida.
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Tallahassee Man Faces Life in Prison After Undercover Child Exploitation Sting
Chandler Brittain Smith, 27, pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor after a joint federal-state undercover operation in Leon County.
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16 Illegal Aliens Convicted in North Florida, One for Voting Fraud
U.S. Attorney announces 16 federal immigration convictions in North Florida in June, including one illegal alien convicted of voting by aliens.
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Three Federal Sentences Total 65 Years in Florida Child Exploitation, Trafficking, Fraud Cases
An Arcadia man received 30 years for child sexual abuse, a Texas man got 15 years for sex trafficking in Tampa, and a former Florida appraiser drew 20 years for $65 million bank fraud.
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Pensacola Union Treasurer Stole $94,586 in Dues, Pleads Guilty to 12 Counts
Clarence Penny, 40, of Pace, Florida, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, embezzlement and falsifying union financial reports over three years.
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Four Tampa Men Draw Up to 20 Years for Armed Convenience Store Robberies
A federal judge sentenced four Tampa men to prison terms ranging from 14 to 20 years for two armed convenience store robberies in July 2024.
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Three-Time Deportee Gets Two Years for Identity Theft in Tampa
Juan Jaramillo Vazquez, deported three times in 2012, sentenced to two years for illegal reentry and aggravated identity theft in Tampa.
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Outlaws Biker Gets Seven Years for Explosive Attack at Fort Walton Beach
Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club member Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 43, sentenced to seven years for detonating an explosive at a Fort Walton Beach business.
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Federal Inmate Ran 7-Kilo Fentanyl Pipeline to Jacksonville From Prison Cell
Daniel Don Juan, already serving a federal drug sentence, pleaded guilty to directing a multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy targeting Jacksonville from behind bars.
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Apopka CEO Admits $400M Crypto Ponzi Scheme, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty in Orlando to running a $400 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through Goliath Ventures, buying Lamborghinis and mansions with investor funds.
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Registered Sex Offender Gets Life for Ocala Child Enticement Sting
A 57-year-old registered sex offender and a Mexican national were sentenced in federal court after an Ocala undercover operation targeting online child predators.
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Jacksonville Robbery Crew, Fentanyl Courier Draw Decades in Federal Prison
Five Jacksonville defendants sentenced to a combined 80+ years in federal prison for armed robberies and fentanyl trafficking.
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DeLand Man Gets 15 Years for Trying to Entice Child Online
Shane Christopher Abrams, 38, of DeLand sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 13-year-old to produce sexually explicit photos.
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Marianna Drug Trafficker Gets 10 Years After Feds Seize Cocaine, Five Guns
Michael Termaine Bell of Marianna sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators seized over 1,000 grams of cocaine and five firearms.
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Illegal Alien From Honduras Gets 96 Months for $89 Million Payroll Fraud
Mario Flores sentenced to 96 months in Orlando federal court for running $89 million off-the-books payroll scheme employing illegal aliens.
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Lightning Trade Up to Land Top Target Kulebiakin at 2026 NHL Draft
Tampa Bay Lightning traded up six spots to select forward Oleg Kulebiakin 52nd overall, adding six prospects on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Second Federal Inmate Indicted in 2024 Prison Attack in North Florida
Francisco Avalos, 28, faces federal charges for his alleged role in an April 2024 attack at a federal correctional institution in North Florida.
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Nine Illegal Aliens Convicted in North Florida, Several Deported Multiple Times
U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin announced nine illegal aliens were convicted of federal immigration crimes in the Northern District of Florida in May.
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Chinese National on H-1B Visa Gets 27 Months for Elder Fraud in Florida
Xin Liu, 40, of Apopka sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for targeting elderly Floridians in phone and messaging fraud scheme.
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Pensacola Beach Doctor Indicted on 41 Counts for Prescribing 25,500 Pills
Dr. Edward Scott Morrison faces 41 federal counts for allegedly dispensing over 25,500 controlled substance pills without legitimate medical purpose.
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Dominican National Gets 52 Months for Stealing $105K in Social Security Benefits
A Miami Springs man used a stolen identity to collect over $105,000 in Social Security benefits and $108,057 in Medicare payments over four years.
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Florida AG Uthmeier Subpoenas MLB Over Alleged Anti-Christian Bias
Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a formal investigation into MLB for allegedly punishing Christian expression while permitting secular messages.
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CBP Seizes 16,000 Fake World Cup Jerseys at Miami International Airport
CBP officers intercepted over 16,000 counterfeit Nike FIFA World Cup jerseys in two seizures at Miami International Airport worth $2.2 million in MSRP.
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Madison Man Faces Life in Prison on Federal Armed Meth Trafficking Charges
Frederick Allen Smith Jr., 54, of Madison, Florida, indicted on federal charges for armed meth trafficking and felon-in-possession of a firearm.
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Pensacola Man, Navarre Woman Indicted on Fentanyl, Meth, Gun Charges
A Pensacola man and Navarre woman face federal drug and firearms charges after indictment in Northern District of Florida.
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Ocoee Man With Prior Abuse Injunction Gets 12 Years for Child Exploitation
Chase Dean Suriano, 26, of Ocoee sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after FBI found more than 7,500 images and 900 videos of child sexual abuse material.
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Tampa Felon Gets 7 Years for Selling Meth, Guns With Obliterated Serials
Jeffrey Hennig, 60, of Tampa sentenced to seven years and nine months for selling methamphetamine and firearms with obliterated serial numbers.
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Crescent City Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill the President
Ryan Brown, 27, of Crescent City faces two federal counts after allegedly sending threats to the White House in April and May.
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Southport Man Faces 20 Years After Federal Child Exploitation Indictment
John Massimiani III, 46, of Southport, Florida, indicted on federal child pornography and evidence destruction charges in Tallahassee.
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Former Florida Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation
Devin Scott Waldeck, 35, of Cross City pleaded guilty to child exploitation and distributing child pornography in federal court.
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Clermont Man in Extremist Group 764 Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation
Shawn Premsook, 26, of Clermont pleaded guilty to child pornography charges tied to nihilistic violent extremist group 764.
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DeSantis Launches Medicaid Fraud Crackdown, Freezes New Provider Enrollments
Governor DeSantis announced a sweeping Medicaid integrity initiative in West Palm Beach, including enrollment moratoriums and a statewide provider revalidation.
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Georgia Man, 69, Indicted on Four Meth Charges in Tallahassee Federal Court
Jimmy Randell Chason of Cairo, Georgia, faces 10 years to life on methamphetamine distribution charges in the Northern District of Florida.
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Three Florida Drug and Firearms Cases Net 31 Years in Federal Prison
Federal prosecutors in Florida sentenced three men to a combined 31 years in prison for fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms offenses across three districts.
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Jacksonville Man Gets 10 Years for Trying to Lure 13-Year-Old for Sex
Jerry Alexander Cobb, 38, sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after FBI undercover operation caught him attempting to meet a child for sex.
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Nicaraguan National Extradited to Miami for Passport Fraud, Counterfeit Scheme
Armando Morales Obando, 63, extradited from Costa Rica to face passport fraud and counterfeit currency charges in South Florida federal court.
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Honduran Illegal Alien Gets 121 Months for Child Exploitation in Tallahassee
Israel Ramos Portillo, 39, sentenced to 121 months in federal prison after jury convicted him of attempting to entice a minor in Tallahassee sting.
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Two Felons Draw Federal Prison Time in Fort Myers Firearms Cases
A Plant City man and an Ohio felon were sentenced in Fort Myers federal court for machinegun possession and illegal firearm sale.
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Illegal Alien Gets 70 Months for Forced Labor of Mexican Farm Workers
Alexander Villatoro Moreno sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy exploiting Mexican H-2A agricultural workers across five states.
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Messi, Two Teammates Head to World Cup as Miami Hosts Nations
Three Inter Miami CF players will represent their nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Miami serves as a host city for the tournament.
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Tallahassee Postal Worker, Accomplice Plead Guilty to Mail Theft Scheme
Former USPS employee Taija Smith and co-defendant Jaheed Williams plead guilty to stealing mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Tallahassee.
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Orlando Man Faces 30 Years for Mortgage, COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
Yan Daniel Inclan Hernandez, 32, of Orlando charged with falsifying a mortgage application and defrauding PPP and EIDL pandemic loan programs.
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Pensacola Felon Caught Twice With Loaded Guns Gets Eight Years in Prison
Jason Wayne Coleman, 41, a multi-time convicted felon from Pensacola, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after two separate traffic stops yielded loaded firearms.
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Sarasota Man Gets 25 Years for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Sean Christie, 43, of Sarasota sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
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Jacksonville Felon With 11 Convictions Found Guilty of Firearms Possession
A federal jury convicted John Flowers Grissom, a Jacksonville man with 11 prior felony convictions, on firearms charges. He faces 15 years to life.
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Nu Stadium Sells Out First International Match as Haiti Faces Peru in Miami
Nu Stadium in Miami sells out its first-ever international match as Haiti takes on Peru at 7:30 p.m. ET with no tickets available on site.
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Dixie County Meth Bust, Lake County Gun Ring Net 16 Years in Federal Prison
An Old Town meth trafficker drew 12 years and a Leesburg firearms straw-purchaser got four years in federal prison under Operation Take Back America.
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Tampa, Fort Myers Felons Get 36 Combined Years for Shipping 90 Pounds of Fentanyl
Two convicted felons sentenced to a combined 36 years in federal prison for shipping methamphetamine and fentanyl from California to Florida.
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Deltona Man Gets Life for Sexually Exploiting Autistic Minor He Counseled
James Bernard Grover, 63, of Deltona received a life sentence for coercing an autistic minor into sexual activity through his special needs nonprofit.
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Chicago Man Charged in Miami After Trying to Open Doors Mid-Flight
Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly trying to open aircraft doors mid-flight, forcing a diversion to Miami.
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Trump Executive Order Tightens Import Rules, Treats Trade as 'Privilege'
President Trump signed an executive order empowering CBP with new tools to enforce customs rules and hold importers accountable.
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Sumter County Prison Guard Gets Federal Time for Smuggling Tobacco
A correctional officer at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex was sentenced to over a year in federal prison for accepting a $3,000 bribe to smuggle tobacco.
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RAD Diversified REIT Co-Founder Indicted for Fraud in $1.6M Home Purchase
Brandon Mendenhall, 46, of Brandon faces up to 20 years after federal indictment alleges he inflated income to secure a $1.2 million mortgage.
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Three South Florida Men Get Prison for $6.9M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Three Broward County men sentenced to up to 78 months in federal prison for laundering $2.2 million from a $6.9 million Medicare fraud scheme.
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Coral Gables Man Gets 60 Months for Distributing Monkey Torture Videos
Francisco Javier Ravelo sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distributing more than 40 animal crush videos from Coral Gables.
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Convicted Felon Indicted on Federal Gun, Drug Charges in Pensacola
EP Hall, 42, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after indictment on firearm and drug possession charges in Pensacola.
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HSI Partners With USF to Deploy Anti-Trafficking Tech Across Florida
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations signed an agreement with USF to expand a victim-service technology used by 145 anti-trafficking organizations statewide.
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Sanford Drug Dealer Gets 25 Years; Prison Guard, Fraud Convict Also Sentenced
A Sanford cocaine trafficker with cartel ties, a corrupt federal prison guard, and a COVID relief fraudster all received federal prison sentences in Central Florida.
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Ocala Drug Dealer Had Over 1,000 Grams of Cocaine Buried in Backyard
Jimmy Deon Lofton, 46, of Ocala pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after agents found fentanyl, cocaine, meth and MDMA at his home.
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DeSantis Names Sheriff's Chief Deputy, Ex-Lawmaker Among 12 Board Picks
Gov. DeSantis appointed 12 people to three college boards and the PRIDE Enterprises board, including a Brevard sheriff's deputy and former state lawmaker.
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Fort Pierce Biofuel Company Owner Gets 18 Months for $7M EPA Fraud
Christopher Burdett sentenced to 18 months in prison for generating over $7 million in fraudulent EPA renewable fuel credits from Fort Pierce company.
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Mexican National With Four Prior Convictions Gets 12 Months for Illegal Reentry
Jose Perez-Perez, 42, sentenced to 12 months in federal prison after illegally reentering the U.S. following a 2023 deportation.
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Convicted Felon Torched Drug-Laden Car Near Officers in Palm Beach County
A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale convicted Willie James Skipper Jr., 42, on fentanyl trafficking, arson and firearms charges after he set fire to a vehicle loaded with drugs near law enforcement.
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Jacksonville Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 46 Firearms to Haiti
Francesca Charles, 28, pleaded guilty to smuggling firearms from Florida to Haiti, including Barrett .50-caliber rifles recovered during gang clash.
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Jacksonville Man Indicted for Downloading Child Sex Abuse Videos
Andy Robert Ardelean, 35, of Jacksonville faces up to 20 years in federal prison after FBI agents seized a laptop from his home.
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Panama City Man Faces Life in Prison for Attempted Enticement of Minor
Austen Scott Tucker, 29, of Panama City faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison on a federal child enticement charge.
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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty in Doping Plot Targeting 2024 Olympics
Paul Alexander Askew, 46, of Jacksonville faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a doping conspiracy targeting major international track and field events.
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Orlando Man Gets 27 Months for Stalking Utah Student With Kill Threats
Abdalla Hatim Elhakiem, 30, of Orlando sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for stalking and threatening to kill a former fellow student.
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Palmetto Man, 21, Indicted for Alleged Straw Purchase of Glock Handgun
A federal grand jury indicted Desmin Terrell Belvin Jr., 21, of Palmetto for allegedly buying a Glock handgun on behalf of someone else.
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Straw Buyer of 90 Firearms Gets Five Years in Tampa Federal Court
Esai Pastrana Cruz sentenced to five years and three months for buying approximately 90 firearms on behalf of others in the Middle District of Florida.
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Three Men Face Federal Prison in Marion County Child Predator Stings
Three men caught in separate Marion County undercover stings targeting child predators now face federal prison, U.S. Attorney announces.
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Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder of mIQroTech Inc., faces five counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
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Tallahassee Business Owner Gets 30 Years for Exploiting Children Online
Perry Crane Walker II, 44, of Tallahassee sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children via social media.
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CBP Brings Global Entry Enrollment to Jacksonville Cruise Terminal
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting Global Entry enrollment interviews at Jacksonville's Jaxport Cruise Terminal through early June.
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Guatemalan Illegal Alien Gets 16 Months After Fourth Deportation, Third Conviction
Jose Francisco Santizo-Perez, deported four times, sentenced to 16 months in federal prison after being found in Okaloosa County, Florida.
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ICE Arrests Sister of Cuban Military Conglomerate Chief in Miami
ICE HSI arrested Adys Lastres Morera in Miami, calling her a threat to U.S. foreign policy due to ties to Cuba's GAESA conglomerate.
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Honduran Illegal Alien With Assault Record Sentenced in Pensacola for Reentry
Franklin David Zelaya-Funez, 33, deported in 2021 for felony aggravated assault, drew 14 months in federal prison after illegally reentering the U.S.
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Tampa Man Gets 33 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Victims
Demontrae Fagan, 36, of Tampa sentenced to 33 years and 9 months in federal prison for sex trafficking three victims in 2022.
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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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Orlando Soars to 94°F as Jacksonville Logs 21-Degree Overnight Spread Thursday
Orlando leads Florida with a 94°F high Thursday while a 21-degree spread hits Jacksonville overnight, per National Weather Service data.
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DeSantis Elevates Prosecutors, Sheriff's Counsel in Nine Judicial Picks
Gov. DeSantis named nine judges across six Florida courts, drawing heavily from prosecutorial ranks and elevating three of his own prior appointees.
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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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CBP Reports 12 Straight Months of Zero Border Releases, Drug Seizures Up 61%
DHS announces 12th consecutive month of zero illegal alien releases at the border as fentanyl seizures and drug interdictions surge.
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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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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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Florida Fentanyl Deaths Drop 46 Percent as S.A.F.E. Program Nets 3,000 Arrests
New state data shows fentanyl-caused deaths fell 46 percent in Florida during the first half of 2025 as the S.A.F.E. program produced nearly 3,000 arrests.
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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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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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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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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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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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DOJ Seeks to Strip Citizenship From Ex-Ambassador Who Spied for Cuba
The Justice Department filed a civil complaint in Miami to revoke the U.S. citizenship of Victor Manuel Rocha, a convicted Cuban spy and former ambassador.
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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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Jury Convicts Two Tampa Men in Fentanyl Death of USF Student
Miguel Cintron and Darrius Gustafson face 20 years to life after a federal jury found them guilty of distributing fentanyl that killed a USF student.
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Citrus County Jail Officer Pleads Guilty to $4,000 Bribe for Smuggling Cellphone
Dekarri Nixon, 28, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after admitting he took $4,000 to smuggle a cellphone into a Citrus County detention facility.
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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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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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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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Deported Nicaraguan Gets 15 Years in Miami for $29 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Previously deported Nicaraguan national Ernesto Ortega Padgett sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in Miami for a $29 million bank impersonation scheme.
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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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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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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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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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Two Ocala Men Face 15 Years to Life After Meth Distribution Guilty Pleas
Reshawn Graham and Tyrone Pierson pleaded guilty to federal meth distribution charges in Ocala after an undercover sting netted 438 grams.
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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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Marion County Man Gets 10 Years for Attempting to Meet Minors for Sex
Terry Levi Brown, 36, of Summerfield sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after traveling to meet two minors for sexual activity.
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Orlando Surges to 96°F Saturday as Tampa Gusts Hit 25 mph
A heat surge pushes Orlando to 96°F by Saturday while Tampa and Jacksonville face strengthening winds through the week.
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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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Tampa Reaches 89°F as Jacksonville Stays Cool at 72°F Monday
A 17-degree temperature gap separates Tampa and Jacksonville across Florida on Monday, April 27.
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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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Pensacola Registered Sex Offender Faces 10-Year Minimum After Federal Guilty Plea
Jordan T. Quinones, 30, a registered sex offender in Pensacola, pleaded guilty to federal possession of obscene materials involving minors.
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ICE Detains Cuban Illegal Alien With Removal Order From 1980 in Miami-Dade
ICE Miami took custody of Eledoro Valenzuela Rodriguez at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on pending drug and weapons charges.
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ICE Deports Illegal Alien Who Fled Fatal Okaloosa County Hit-and-Run
Hilda Esperanza Lopez-Hernandez, ordered deported in 2018, was removed after serving prison time for a fatal hit-and-run in Okaloosa County.
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Orlando Climbs to 91°F Sunday as Jacksonville Dips to 58°F Wednesday
A 33-degree temperature spread across Florida marks April 22 as the state's most dramatic weather contrast this week.
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Army Corps Pulls Permit for Port Everglades Dredging Over Coral Concerns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdrew its state permit application for Port Everglades dredging, raising questions about rare coral survival.
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DeSantis Names Ex-Sheriff, State Rep Among 9 Board Appointments
Gov. DeSantis reappoints and appoints nine members to three Florida education boards, including a sitting state lawmaker and former sheriff.
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Cuban Man Dies by Suicide in ICE Detention in Miami, Second in Florida in a Month
A Cuban man died by presumed suicide in ICE custody in Miami, marking the second such death in Florida detention in a month.
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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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23-story Miami hotel demolished in seconds on Brickell Key
Former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key collapsed in under 20 seconds during controlled implosion to make way for luxury development.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center tops US attractions, ranks No. 3 globally
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Merritt Island ranks as America's top attraction and third globally on Tripadvisor's latest rankings.
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Mandarin Oriental Miami imploded on Brickell Key after 26 years
Engineers used explosives to demolish the 23-story Mandarin Oriental Miami hotel on Brickell Key in 20 seconds Sunday morning to make way for luxury condos.
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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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Woman dumps five kittens at Wilton Manors park, police investigate
Surveillance video captured a woman abandoning five kittens at Don Eisele Park in Wilton Manors. A dog walker rescued four kittens immediately.
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St. Lucie County overspent by $46 million, Florida CFO demands tax cuts
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says St. Lucie County overtaxed residents by $46 million over six years, calls for property tax relief after state audit.
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Pentagon allows troops to carry personal firearms at NAS Jacksonville
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed memorandum allowing servicemembers to carry privately owned firearms on military bases including Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
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Tampa Bay marinas see diesel prices over $6 per gallon as fuel costs surge
Rising fuel costs hit Tampa Bay boaters and charter operators as diesel prices exceed $6 per gallon at area marinas during peak season.
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Florida Appeals Court Reinterprets Workers' Comp Statute, May Reopen Claims
Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals overturned 32 years of precedent on workers' compensation statute of limitations, potentially affecting thousands of claims.
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Edgewater considers ban on toilet-to-tap water as 2032 deadline looms
Edgewater leaders debate permanently banning treated wastewater for drinking water as Florida law requires cities to stop surface water discharge by 2032.
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Miami Reaches 83°F While Jacksonville Drops to 62°F Monday
Temperature spread of 21 degrees separates Florida cities as rain chances vary statewide.
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Byron Donalds launches statewide tour Monday after raising $22.2 million
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds begins 'Defending The Florida Dream' tour in The Villages after record-breaking fundraising quarter.
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Miami Reaches 83°F While Jacksonville Drops to 62°F Monday
Temperature spread of 21 degrees separates Florida cities as rain chances vary statewide.
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Orlando Hits 85°F While Jacksonville Drops to 63°F Monday
Florida sees 22-degree temperature spread with Orlando reaching 85°F and Jacksonville cooling to 63°F.
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Florida manatee deaths hit 632 in 2025, cold stress and boats top killers
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission documented 632 manatee deaths in 2025, with cold stress claiming 33 animals and boat collisions killing 98 manatees.
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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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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Orlando Drops to 66°F Sunday
Florida sees 19-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 83°F and Orlando dropping to 66°F today.
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Jacksonville Hits 86°F While Orlando Drops to 68°F Tuesday
Temperature swings across Florida as Jacksonville reaches 86°F today while cooler weather moves through central regions.
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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 Police Report Smooth Traffic Flow for Nu Stadium Opening Game
Miami Police managed traffic successfully during Nu Stadium's first game at Freedom Park, with fans reporting surprisingly clear conditions despite pre-game concerns.
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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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Jacksonville Soars to 88°F While Orlando Stays Cool at 82°F Sunday
Jacksonville hits 88°F with clear skies while Miami faces 76% rain chance and 19 mph winds.
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Coral Springs holds peace walk honoring Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, 38
Mayor Scott Brook led a community peace walk Saturday to honor Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, who died suddenly at age 38, as residents mourned the beloved public servant.
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Miami-Dade, Broward families celebrate Easter weekend with egg hunts
Families across Miami-Dade and Broward counties kicked off Easter weekend with egg hunts, outdoor activities and visits with the Easter Bunny at local venues.
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Orlando Soars to 87°F While Jacksonville Hits 89°F Sunday
Florida sees dramatic temperature swings with Orlando at 87°F and Miami facing 75% rain chances.
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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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Jacksonville's Pearl Square announces 655 Pearl, first downtown office tower in 20 years
The $750 million Pearl Square development unveils plans for a six-story, 100,000-square-foot office building in Jacksonville's North Core district.
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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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St. Lucie County overspent $46 million, Florida CFO Ingoglia says
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says St. Lucie County overtaxed and overspent residents by $46 million last year during Treasure Coast visit.
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Tampa Soars to 89°F While Miami Stays at 80°F Saturday
Tampa reaches 89°F with clear skies while Miami hits 80°F with 48% rain chance across Florida.
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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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Tampa Reaches 87°F While Miami Stays at 81°F Saturday
Tampa hits 87°F with clear skies while Miami sees 81°F with 30% rain chance across Florida.
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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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60 shade trees planted along Jacksonville's Emerald Trail S-Line
Groundwork Jacksonville and volunteers planted 60 native shade trees along the 4.8-mile S-Line trail to add resiliency to downtown neighborhoods.
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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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Tampa Soars to 87°F While Miami Stays at 78°F Saturday
Temperature spread across Florida reaches 21 degrees as Tampa hits 87°F and Miami peaks at 78°F.
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Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn evacuates 60 people, 4 injured
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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Nathan prepares for Special Sessions after razor-thin Senate District 14 upset
Sen. Brian Nathan faces immediate test with multiple Special Sessions after defeating Republican Josie Tomkow by just over 400 votes in Hillsborough County.
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Tampa Reaches 87°F While Miami Stays at 81°F Friday
Temperature spread across Florida cities shows Tampa hitting 87°F as Miami holds at 81°F with varying rain chances.
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Tampa Hits 86°F While Miami Drops to 81°F Friday
Tampa reaches 86°F with zero rain chance while Miami sees 28% precipitation probability.
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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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Tampa Reaches 87°F While Miami Stays at 81°F Friday
Tampa hits 87°F with 49% rain chance while Miami reaches 81°F with 21% precipitation probability.
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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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Tampa Reaches 87°F While Miami Stays at 80°F Friday
Tampa hits 87°F with 73% rain chance as Miami reaches 80°F with cloudy skies.
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West Florida Argonauts to Join United Athletic Conference in 2026
University of West Florida football program will transition from Division II to FCS, joining the United Athletic Conference effective 2026.
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Tampa Hits 87°F Saturday While Jacksonville Drops to 57°F Tuesday
Temperature swings across Florida range from Miami's steady 78°F to Tampa's 87°F peak this weekend.
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Rick Case Automotive Group provides 300 new shoes to Fort Lauderdale students
About 300 students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale received brand-new shoes through partnership with Rick Case Automotive Group and Soles4Souls.
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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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Tampa Soars to 86°F While Jacksonville Drops to 62°F Thursday
Florida sees 24-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 86°F and Jacksonville at 62°F overnight.
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Jacksonville Soars to 89°F While Miami Stays Cool at 77°F
Temperature spread reaches 12 degrees across Florida as Jacksonville hits peak heat Sunday.
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Tampa Reaches 86°F While Miami Stays at 80°F Wednesday
Tampa hits 86 degrees with clear skies while Miami experiences rain and cooler temperatures statewide.
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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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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Miami Stays at 79°F Wednesday
Florida sees temperature spread from Miami's 79°F to Tampa's clear 83°F conditions.
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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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Tampa Reaches 86°F While Jacksonville Drops to 61°F Today
Florida sees 25-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 86°F and Jacksonville at 61°F low.
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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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Tampa Reaches 86°F While Miami Stays at 80°F Wednesday
Tampa hits 86°F with 0% rain chance while Miami reaches 80°F with cloudy skies.
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Jacksonville bars see business boost one month after 3 a.m. alcohol ordinance
Downtown Jacksonville businesses report increased revenue and improved safety after city extended last call from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. in new ordinance.
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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Orlando Drops to 64°F Wednesday
Tampa hits 83°F with 0% rain chance while Orlando sees 28% precipitation probability across Florida.
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FWC locates vessel of interest in fatal Biscayne Bay hit-and-run crash
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found boat connected to March 25 crash that killed Davide Veglia and injured his 14-year-old son in Meloy Channel.
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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Miami Stays at 77°F Wednesday
Temperature spread across Florida reaches 21 degrees as Tampa hits 83°F and Miami stays cooler at 77°F.
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Tampa Reaches 85°F While Miami Drops to 71°F Wednesday
Florida cities show 14-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 85°F and Miami at 76°F Wednesday.
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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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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Jacksonville Sits at 79°F Tuesday
Florida cities show temperature spread with Tampa leading at 83°F and varying humidity levels statewide.
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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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Tampa Reaches 79°F While Jacksonville Holds at 75°F Tuesday
Florida cities see varied temperatures with Tampa hitting 79°F and zero rain chances statewide.
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Tampa Reaches 81°F While Jacksonville Drops to 60°F Tuesday
Florida sees 21-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 81°F and Jacksonville dropping to 60°F.
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Jacksonville Hits 83°F While Miami Stays Cooler at 77°F Tuesday
Temperature spread across Florida reaches 22 degrees as Jacksonville leads state heat Tuesday.
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Miami-Dade Street Cat Clinic performs 10,000 spay surgeries annually
The Street Cat Clinic and Miami-Dade Animal Services perform over 23,000 spay and neuter surgeries annually to address cat overpopulation in South Florida.
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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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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Miami Stays Cool at 76°F Tuesday
Temperature spread of 7 degrees separates Tampa and Miami as rain chances vary across Florida cities.
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Florida's 60-Day Legislative Sessions Cost $4.85 Million in Overruns Since 2000
Florida lawmakers have required costly special sessions for two straight years, raising questions about whether the state has outgrown its part-time Legislature.
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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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Tampa Reaches 83°F While Jacksonville Drops to 60°F Tuesday
Florida sees 23-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 83°F and Jacksonville dropping to 60°F.
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Fort Lauderdale Barbie Dream Fest draws complaints over cardboard displays
Attendees at the Broward Convention Center event from March 27-29 say the promised immersive experience featured cardboard cutouts instead of elaborate displays.
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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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Siniakova and Townsend Complete Sunshine Double with Miami Open Victory
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend defeated Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini 7-6, 6-1 to win Miami Open doubles title and complete Sunshine Double.
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Rocha leads Miami FC to 4-2 comeback victory over Jacksonville
Arney Rocha scored and assisted as Miami FC rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Sporting Club Jacksonville 4-2 at Hodges Stadium in their first win of the season.
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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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Jacksonville Beach Spring Fling canceled as gale warnings bring 40 mph winds
The 2026 Spring Fling festival at Jacksonville Beach was canceled due to gale warning forecasts and dangerous wind conditions reaching up to 40 mph gusts.
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Miami Reaches 78°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 67°F Sunday
Temperature spread across Florida reaches 11 degrees with Miami hitting 78°F and Jacksonville at 67°F.
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Tampa Bay Rowdies seek third straight win against Loudoun United at Al Lang
The Tampa Bay Rowdies look to extend their perfect 2-0-0 start Saturday night against Loudoun United FC at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg.
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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in Miami Open final
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat fourth-ranked Coco Gauff to win her second straight Miami Open title and complete the Sunshine Double.
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Tampa Reaches 81°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 68°F Sunday
Florida sees 13-degree temperature spread with Miami facing 42% rain chance and gusty winds.
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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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Tampa Reaches 86°F While Jacksonville Drops to 58°F Sunday
Florida temperatures span 28 degrees with Tampa hitting highs while Jacksonville sees cooler conditions.
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Tampa Soars to 87°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 60°F
Florida sees 27-degree temperature spread across major cities with varying rain chances through week.
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Tampa Reaches 84°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 62°F
Florida sees 22-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 84°F and Jacksonville at 62°F today.
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Tampa Reaches 82°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 69°F Saturday
Florida sees 13-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 82°F and Jacksonville at 69°F today.
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Tampa Reaches 84°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 63°F
Florida sees 21-degree temperature spread with Tampa hitting 84°F and Jacksonville at 63°F today.
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Miami Reaches 85°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 65°F Saturday
Temperature spread of 20 degrees across Florida as Miami hits 85°F and Jacksonville reaches 65°F.
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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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Miami Reaches 85°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 68°F
Florida sees 17-degree temperature spread from north to south on Saturday.
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Miami Reaches 85°F While Jacksonville Drops to 58°F Saturday
Temperature spread of 27 degrees across Florida as Miami hits 85°F and Jacksonville sees 58°F low.
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Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka reaches Miami Open final at Hard Rock Stadium
Jiri Lehecka defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 to advance to his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open in Miami Gardens.
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Miami Father's Viral TikTok Plea Seeks Stem Cell Match for 15-Year-Old Son
Juan Uribe's plea for his son Max has reached 26 million viewers as the teen needs a stem cell transplant by May to treat a rare blood disorder.
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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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Tampa Reaches 85°F While Jacksonville Drops to 61°F Saturday
Tampa hits 85°F high as Jacksonville sees 61°F low with varying conditions across Florida.
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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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Orlando Reaches 85°F While Miami Drops to 81°F Friday
Orlando hits 85°F with calm winds while Miami sees 34% rain chance and 12 mph gusts.
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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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Miami Drops 1°F While Orlando Soars to 84°F Friday
Miami sees 47% rain chance with 80°F high as Orlando hits 84°F under clear skies.
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Jacksonville Soars to 88°F While Miami Stays at 83°F Friday
Jacksonville hits 88°F as Miami reaches 83°F with varying conditions across Florida cities.
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TSA warns Florida airports may close as 480 agents quit during shutdown
TSA Deputy Administrator warns smaller airports may close temporarily as more than 480 agents quit and callout rates exceed 40% at multiple facilities during government shutdown.
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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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Jacksonville Soars to 89°F While Miami Stays at 82°F Friday
Jacksonville reaches 89°F high while Miami hits 82°F with varying conditions across Florida cities.
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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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DeSantis signs $30.9 million emergency funding to restore HIV drug program
Governor Ron DeSantis signed emergency legislation providing $30.9 million to restore HIV medication access for more than 12,000 Floridians through June 30, 2026.
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Jacksonville Soars to 90°F While Miami Stays at 78°F Friday
Jacksonville hits 90°F with clear skies while Miami reaches 78°F under cloudy conditions Friday.
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Florida reports 122 measles cases, ranks fourth nationally in infections
Florida has reported 122 confirmed measles cases as of March 19, ranking fourth in the nation behind South Carolina, Utah and Texas in total infections.
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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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Florida Appeals Court Ends 62-Year Expert Witness Rule for Attorney Fees
The 6th District Court of Appeals eliminated a decades-old practice requiring expert witnesses to testify on attorney fee awards in Florida lawsuits.
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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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Orlando Soars to 88°F Friday While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 69°F
Temperature spread reaches 20 degrees across Florida cities with varying rain chances through weekend.
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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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Orlando Reaches 82°F While Jacksonville Stays Cool at 72°F Thursday
Temperature spread across Florida cities reaches 10 degrees with varying humidity and wind conditions.
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Orlando Reaches 84°F While Jacksonville Drops to 60°F Thursday
Temperature spread across Florida reaches 24 degrees with Orlando hitting 84°F and Jacksonville at 60°F.
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Miami Reaches 82°F While Jacksonville Stays Cooler at 77°F Thursday
Miami hits 82°F with clear skies while Jacksonville reaches 77°F under cloudy conditions across Florida.
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Orlando Soars to 88°F Friday While Jacksonville Drops to 62°F
Temperature swings across Florida reach 26-degree spread as Orlando hits 88°F and Jacksonville cools to 62°F.
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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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Melbourne Beach Rotary Club launches $70,000 GoFundMe for rescued manatee Melby
The Melbourne Beach Rotary Club is raising $70,000 to cover rescue, rehabilitation and release costs for Melby, a young manatee trapped in a storm drain.
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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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Coco Gauff reaches Miami Open semifinals with 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win over Bencic
American tennis star Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic in three sets to advance to her first Miami Open semifinal, becoming youngest American semifinalist since Serena Williams in 2024.
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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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Rubio testifies in Miami federal court in Venezuela lobbying trial
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified about his interactions with former congressman David Rivera, who faces charges for allegedly lobbying for Venezuela.
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Daytona Beach businesses report cancellations after viral takeover videos
Property managers and hotels in Daytona Beach say they're fielding questions and cancellations after videos from an unsanctioned spring break event went viral.
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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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Marco Rubio testifies in Miami court about Venezuela lobbying case
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified about his interactions with former Miami congressman David Rivera in federal court regarding Venezuela lobbying charges.
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DeSantis AIDS drug program cuts proceed after judge denies injunction
Circuit Judge Jonathan Sjostrom denied AIDS Healthcare Foundation's request to stop emergency rules reducing eligibility for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
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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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Miami-Dade GOP Secretary Abel Carvajal Resigns After Racist Group Chat
Abel Carvajal resigned as Miami-Dade GOP secretary following discovery of WhatsApp group chat containing racist and antisemitic comments involving young Republicans.
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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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Autism Society of Greater Orlando highlights safety resources after teen's death
Following a 13-year-old's drowning in Maitland, autism advocates promote home safety measures, tracking devices, and scent kits for families across Central Florida.
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Cerundolo upsets Medvedev 6-0, 4-6, 7-5 at Miami Open in stunning comeback
Francisco Cerundolo defeated Daniil Medvedev in three sets at the Miami Open, becoming the latest upset in a tournament filled with Top 10 exits.
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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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Pompano Beach Principal Uses Facebook to Secure Free Dental Care for Students
Cross Creek Elementary Principal Colleen Stearn's social media post connected students with free dental services after 74 percent of Florida dentists don't accept Medicaid.
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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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South Florida Moms Deliver 13,000 Down Syndrome Support Baskets Nationwide
West Palm Beach and Pembroke Pines mothers Emily Hitchcock and Leah Rodriguez distribute Jack's Baskets to families with Down syndrome children across South Florida.
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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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Florida AIDS Walk raises $3 million as 2,000 gather at Fort Lauderdale Beach
The 21st annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival drew more than 2,000 participants to Fort Lauderdale Beach, raising nearly $3 million for HIV/AIDS organizations.
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Volusia County doubles fines, enforces 8 p.m. curfew after 133 arrests
Law enforcement increases presence in Daytona Beach with doubled fines and youth curfew following weekend chaos that resulted in 133 arrests and four shootings.
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Rob Sweeting, longtime News4JAX anchor for 30 years, dies at 73
Rob Sweeting, who anchored at Jacksonville's Channel 4 from 1985 to 2015, passed away Friday after three decades of keeping viewers informed.
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Cocoa applies for $57 million federal grant for new Brightline station
Cocoa city leaders seek federal funding for Space Coast Brightline station as rail service faces financial challenges and credit downgrades.
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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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Brightline faces debt crisis as S&P warns of default within six months
Credit agency S&P Global warns Brightline faces virtual certainty of financial restructuring within six months as passenger rail service struggles with debt payments.
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DeSantis Orders Flags Half-Staff for Winter Haven Soldier Killed in Kuwait
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags at half-staff in Tallahassee and Winter Haven to honor Maj. Cody Khork, killed in March 1 drone strike in Kuwait.
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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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Orlando woman cuts insulin doses as ACA costs spike after subsidies expire
Priscilla Brown, 48, takes partial insulin doses to stretch medication as health care costs rise 80% for ACA enrollees after enhanced tax credits ended.
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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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Orlando businesses brace for price hikes as gas hits $3.71 per gallon
Orlando metal fabricator reports 50% aluminum price increase while food truck owners face rising fuel costs as Florida gas averages $3.71 per gallon amid Iran tensions.
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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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Clearwater group submits 8,000 petitions targeting Scientology land deals
Save the Garden submits 8,000 petitions to require voter approval for public right-of-way transfers in downtown Clearwater redevelopment area.
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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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Jacksonville launches AI-powered Express Lane permitting to cut delays
Jacksonville partners with SwiftBuild.ai to streamline building permits using artificial intelligence while keeping human oversight for final decisions.
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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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Volusia County Sheriff threatens financial penalties for spring break promoters
Sheriff Mike Chitwood warns social media promoters organizing unsanctioned spring break events face lawsuits after 133 arrests in Daytona Beach area.
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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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Five women sue Sebring doctor Jorge Zeledon alleging sexual assault
Five Florida women filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Jorge Zeledon and his Sebring medical practice, alleging sexual battery during routine examinations.
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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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Broward Sheriff's Office Trains Beach Lifeguards to Administer Narcan
Broward County deploys opioid overdose reversal drug on Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach during spring break season.
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Fort Lauderdale Airport sees 304 delays, 98 cancellations amid TSA staffing issues
Hundreds of travelers slept on floors at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as flight disruptions plagued South Florida airports Tuesday.
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Freeze Warning issued for northeast Florida, southeast Georgia Wednesday morning
Temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s across the region from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday with frost advisories also in effect for several counties.
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Polk Sheriff Grady Judd calls for pathway for law-abiding immigrants
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida's State Immigration Enforcement Council soften stance on undocumented immigrants without criminal records.
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Florida sheriffs split on immigration enforcement as AG Uthmeier backs law
Attorney General James Uthmeier defends aggressive immigration enforcement while Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and others seek federal clarity on deportation priorities.
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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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Sanford man faces 100 counts for AI-generated child porn possession
Blake McKinniss, 37, arrested on 100 counts including AI-generated child sexual abuse material possession in Seminole County investigation.
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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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Whitey's Fish Camp in Fleming Island sells for $3.8 million to Harry's group
The iconic Fleming Island seafood restaurant founded in 1963 was purchased by Harry's of America LLC for $3.8 million on March 12.
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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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Florida faces final freeze warnings as Arctic front brings 30s to Panhandle
Arctic cold front to bring near-freezing temperatures to North Florida and Panhandle Tuesday and Wednesday, with frost warnings issued by National Weather Service.
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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.