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According to authorities, Jesus Marquez, 60, performed poorly on all field sobriety tests and during the “Walk and Turn” exercise, he began to dance in place and then dance up and down the line he was asked to walk. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL…

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Franci Joseph, 24, was arrested, transported to the Palm Beach Jail and charged with first degree murder with a firearm, attempted first degree murder with a firearm and two counts of shooting into occupied vehicle. LAKE WORTH, FL -…

Both Richard John Mathis, 40, and Kimberly Joyce Boyd, 43, were transported to the Hernando County Detention Center. Mathis was charged with Grand Theft Auto. Kimberly Joyce Boyd was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and an…

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the individuals involved in the crash to an area hospital. The passenger in the Corolla, later identified as Maria Martinez, 64, of Hollywood, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. DANIA…

The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as Samuel Christopher Rorah, 28, of Lakeland, and was charged with carjacking, knowingly driving while license suspended/revoked, resisting arrest without violence. His bond was set at…

SPRING HILL, FL - On Monday, November 22, 2021 just before 2 a.m., Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a residence on Boswell Road in Spring Hill regarding a Shooting. The 9-1-1 caller told the operator an intruder…

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Officers are currently at an active scene near Cottage Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Photo: Lee County Sheriff’s Office FORT MYERS, FL - At approximately 4:00 PM this afternoon a Lee…

Experts estimate the Gulf of Mexico lost between 4 billion and 8 billion oysters due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and loss of reproduction in ensuing years. Places like Suwannee Sound in Florida and other Gulf states are tapping…

James Joseph Salmons-White, 27, the employee running the establishment, was arrested and charged with operating a gambling establishment, lottery operating/operating games of chance, possession of a slot machine and conducting/operating…

The subject pictured is the suspect of a Robbery that occurred at Fish Games Skill Games, located at 3484 Commercial Way, Spring Hill on Sunday, 11/7/2021 at approximately 1:30 P.M. The subject was seen leaving the area in a white…

Joseph Mercier, 54, was arrested on a warrant Thursday night and charged with false impersonation of a law enforcement officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked. He was transported…

According to authorities, Stanley Schultz, 70, and his passenger, Deanna Thompson, 42, were arrested after a traffic stop and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center. WEEKI WACHEE, FL - On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at…

According to authorities, Willie Curry, of Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, to be followed by one year of supervised release, with the first six months of supervised release to be served in home confinement. A…

According to authorities, on October 29, 2021 the suspect, later identified as Ricky Torcise, 67, of Miami, was arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual act with a person with familial authority or custodial authority. …

The suspect has a distinctive tattoo on his upper right arm. This incident occurred on September 17, 2021 at 6:45 pm. The location of the battery took place in front of Target located in the 5900 block of Lake Worth Road, in…

Upon arrival deputies learned that early that morning, what appears to be an unknown male began disconnecting the extension cords and then walking away with most of the Christmas display. Anyone who can identify this male is urged to…

Luis Ruiz Gonzalez, 47 years old, was charged on first degree murder, home invasion robbery and lewd and lascivious battery. LAKE WORTH, FL - On September 27, 2008, shortly before 5:00 am, deputies responded to a home invasion in the…

DeSantis’ choice of location to sign the bills into state law is certainly no coincidence, with his press secretary, Christina Pushaw, saying, “The significance of signing this legislation in Brandon, Florida, is not lost on the…

According to court documents, Habib Geagea Palacios, 40, of Miami, owned a cash-only pain management clinic in Miami, Florida named General Care Center, Inc. Five doctors who worked at General Care Center have already pleaded guilty in…

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an in-custody death, following a pursuit by the City of Hollywood Police Department (HPD) into Miami-Dade County. According to investigators, on Sunday…

Currently, four bills are up for consideration that would increase fines that would be levied against employers, municipalities, schools, and other groups that would mandate workers or students to be inoculated against COVID-19 or be…

63 year old David Kolenda, was arrested on Sunday, November 8 and was in custody on murder and aggravated battery charges. PUNTA GORDA, FL  - At approximately 12:24 pm yesterday, Nov 13, 2021, detention deputies responded to the cell of…

Lee Marven Garza-Vidales, 37, of Miami, was arrested and charged with armed robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon, armed carjacking and resisting arrest without violence. The victim was not injured and the property, to include the…

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Ormond Beach Police Department and Volusia County Animal Services for the professionalism, teamwork and partnership that led to the peaceful resolution of this call and the rescue of an…

According to authorities, Keniesia Nikitress Lewis, 21, has an active arrest warrant for manslaughter with a firearm for the homicide of Chauncey McFadden, 26, of unincorporated Central Broward. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward…

Trenton Lewis, 19 of Deltona is charged with 19 counts; held on $95,000 bail; Terence Watkins, 25 of Port Orange is charged with 7 counts; held on $35,000 bail; Jared Stone, 26 of DeLand is charged with 26 counts; held on $130,000. …

Upon uniform officers arrival, they discovered two vehicles parked in the driveway fully engulfed. The flames had also spread to the residence. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the fire. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The…

About 20 minutes after the initial 911 call, deputies spotted the suspect vehicle on Highbanks Road in DeBary and stopped it, detaining the 14-year-old suspect along with two other male occupants the victim had described. Photo: Volusia…

Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Miramar Fire Rescue responded, and the victim was pronounced deceased on scene. File photo. WEST PARK, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating a traffic…