law enforcement

Mother, son guilty of armed robbery in $750K Hialeah heist

MIAMI, Fla. — A mother and son from Naples have pled guilty to charges stemming from a violent armed robbery…

3 months ago

Mass search uncovers weapons, drugs at Suwannee Correctional Institution

FLORIDA — A coordinated and unannounced operation at Suwannee Correctional Institution led to the discovery of numerous weapons, drugs, and…

3 months ago

Arrests made in $280,000 SIM card swap scam in Florida

FLORIDA — Two men have been charged in a SIM card swap scam that allegedly enabled the theft of nearly…

3 months ago

Stolen tag pursuit leads to Crestview arrest; drugs reportedly found

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A 40-year-old man faces multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit through Walton and Okaloosa counties that ended…

4 months ago

Fentanyl, meth reportedly seized in Laurel Hill drug bust near school

LAUREL HILL, Fla. — A 44-year-old man faces multiple charges following a drug bust that reportedly uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, firearms,…

4 months ago

Former Tampa banker pleads guilty to bank fraud, faces 30 years in prison

TAMPA, Fla. — A former banker has pleaded guilty to bank fraud involving a scheme to defraud multiple credit unions,…

4 months ago

“Monkey Whisperer” and brother face charges for trafficking marmosets

FLORIDA — A federal grand jury has indicted two Florida men on charges of conspiracy and wildlife trafficking related to…

4 months ago

Naples tax preparer gets prison for false returns, fraud scheme

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Naples tax preparer has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison…

4 months ago

19 indicted in statewide Florida bank fraud conspiracy case

FLORIDA — Nineteen individuals have been indicted in connection with a statewide bank fraud conspiracy targeting over 200 victims and…

4 months ago

Tampa, Orlando men sentenced in tax refund conspiracy

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Florida men have been sentenced for conspiring to defraud the United States in connection with a…

4 months ago

Broward tax preparer accused of defrauding Florida seniors, arrested

FLORIDA — A tax preparer is facing charges of fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme targeting…

4 months ago

Palm Beach Gardens healthcare company owner pleads guilty to tax crimes

MIAMI, Fla.— A Palm Beach Gardens business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to employment tax and income tax charges,…

4 months ago

Three charged in South Florida retail theft ring, 35 thefts alleged

FLORIDA — Three individuals are facing charges of racketeering and retail theft in connection with more than 35 alleged thefts…

4 months ago

Georgia man charged with human smuggling after Crestview traffic stop

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Georgia man has been charged with human smuggling following a traffic stop early Thursday morning near…

4 months ago

Walton County traffic stop reportedly uncovers drugs, firearms

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A traffic stop for speeding on U.S. 331 led to the arrest of a man…

4 months ago

Miami tax preparers barred from the industry, ordered to pay over $700K

FLORIDA — A federal court has permanently barred two Miami tax preparers from the tax preparation business and ordered them…

4 months ago

Three arrested in Walton County drug bust; fentanyl, guns seized

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — Three individuals have been arrested, and more than 100 grams of fentanyl, along with methamphetamine,…

4 months ago

Man charged with threatening woman with knife in Destin

DESTIN, Fla. — A Texas man has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following an alleged assault…

4 months ago

Shoal River Middle School student charged with mass shooting threat

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A student at Shoal River Middle School in Crestview has been charged after allegedly threatening to bring…

4 months ago

Man accused of posing as officer after stopping driver in Mary Esther

MARY ESTHER, Fla. — A Shalimar man is facing multiple charges after allegedly impersonating a federal officer during a traffic…

4 months ago