law enforcement

Rockledge businessman faces prison for COVID-19 PPP loan fraud

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Rockledge businessman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds, the U.S. Attorney's Office…

4 months ago

Florida man sentenced for fentanyl distribution causing infant’s death

MIAMI — A South Florida man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led…

4 months ago

Tampa man arrested after explosive devices found in casino

FLORIDA — A Tampa man has been arrested after allegedly planting radio-controlled explosive devices in a casino restroom, the Florida…

4 months ago

Florida bondsman accused of trafficking female inmates, racketeering

FLORIDA — A Central Florida bail bondsman is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking and racketeering, for allegedly exploiting female…

4 months ago

Five men face federal charges in Miami cocaine conspiracy case

FLORIDA — Five men are facing federal charges for allegedly conspiring to distribute over 150 kilograms of cocaine following an…

4 months ago

Perry woman sentenced to 25 years for large-scale meth trafficking

FLORIDA — A Perry woman has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for her role in a major…

4 months ago

Plant City woman admits to embezzling $290K from university, charity

FLORIDA — A Plant City woman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to embezzling more than $290,000 from a…

4 months ago

Court bars Lakeland man from tax business over alleged fraud schemes

LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland man is facing a federal court order barring him from preparing tax returns after accusations…

4 months ago

K-9 team captures Holt man wanted on domestic violence, false imprisonment

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A K-9 team from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) apprehended a Holt man wanted on…

4 months ago

Naples seniors face prison after guilty plea in $175K retail theft scheme

FLORIDA — A Naples couple has pleaded guilty to charges related to a retail theft scheme involving the resale of…

4 months ago

Lehigh Acres man arrested in multi-million COVID-19 relief fraud

FLORIDA — A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested on charges related to a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, the…

5 months ago

Hollywood car dealership employee guilty of carjacking customer

FLORIDA — A federal jury has found a Hollywood car dealership employee guilty of carjacking a customer of the dealership in…

5 months ago

Orlando doctor indicted, accused of offering unapproved silicone procedure

FLORIDA — An Orlando doctor has been indicted on charges involving the use of an adulterated device in an unapproved…

5 months ago

Lee County man arrested in multi-million COVID-19 relief fraud

FLORIDA — A Lee County man has been arrested on charges related to a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, the…

5 months ago

Jail contractor arrested for smuggling contraband into Okaloosa facility

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A contractor employed at the Okaloosa County Jail was arrested on charges of smuggling contraband into…

5 months ago

Niceville Strong prayer rally set for Sunday, featuring Auburn football chaplain

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 2024 Niceville Strong prayer rally is on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the…

5 months ago

Gulf Breeze doctor arrested for murder in pill mill case; others charged

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Gulf Breeze doctor on charges of murder,…

5 months ago

Florida joins multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud settlement against lab

FLORIDA — Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has secured over $700,000 in a multistate action against…

5 months ago

Crestview drug raid leads to three arrests

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A narcotics search warrant executed by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of…

5 months ago

Niceville police investigation leads to bomb threat arrest in Walton County

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man in…

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