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Driver accused of DUI, trafficking meth after near crash with deputy

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Freeport man has been accused of driving under the influence and trafficking methamphetamine after nearly…

2 months ago

Navarre man dies in Destin crash; vehicle catches fire

DESTIN, Fla. — A 50-year-old Navarre man has died after his vehicle veered off the road, crashed down an embankment,…

2 months ago

Five charged in $400K retail theft scheme spanning 25 Florida counties

FLORIDA — Five members of an alleged organized retail theft ring are facing charges for stealing more than $400,000 in…

2 months ago

Payroll company owner admits to $22M fraud, luxury purchases

FLORIDA — A South Florida man has pleaded guilty to not paying more than $20 million in employment taxes withheld…

2 months ago

IRS tax case leads to prison sentence for Florida business owner

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for filing false tax returns that…

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Shooting in Santa Rosa Beach leaves one injured, one dead

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A New Year’s morning shooting in Santa Rosa Beach left one person injured and another…

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Freeport man charged with murder in Dec. 28 shooting on Piney Point Road

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Freeport man has been charged with murder following a Dec. 28 shooting on Piney Point…

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Cybercrime task force dismantles six schemes targeting seniors, businesses

FLORIDA — Florida’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit, led by Attorney General Ashley Moody, has reportedly dismantled six cyber schemes in…

2 months ago

Panacea realtor found guilty of failing to file income tax returns

FLORIDA — A Panacea realtor known as the "Land Man" has been found guilty of failing to file federal income…

2 months ago

$67M health care fraud scheme ends in 15-year sentence for Florida man

FLORIDA — A Florida telemarketer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a wide-reaching Medicare fraud and…

3 months ago

Woman charged in retail thefts across five Florida counties

FLORIDA — A woman accused of participating in an organized retail theft ring has been charged with multiple felonies, according…

3 months ago

Auto dealer pleads guilty to odometer tampering

FLORIDA — An Orlando man has admitted to rolling back odometers on over 140 used vehicles, defrauding buyers nationwide. Drew…

3 months ago

Florida cracks down on companies accused of enabling scam robocalls

FLORIDA — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has warned four voice service providers accused of transmitting millions of illegal robocalls…

3 months ago

Traffic stop leads to heroin trafficking, child abuse charges in Walton

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A DeFuniak Springs man is facing felony charges, including heroin trafficking and child abuse after a…

3 months ago

Walton County teacher charged with child abuse, resigns after incident

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A former Walton County teacher has been charged with child abuse following allegations of misconduct involving…

3 months ago

Brothers indicted in Tampa robbery spree with AR-15

TAMPA, Fla. — Two men have been indicted on federal charges for their alleged involvement in a string of armed…

3 months ago

Cocaine, guns, and prison: Fort Pierce men sentenced in trafficking case

MIAMI, Fla.— Two Fort Pierce men were sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of cocaine trafficking and illegal firearm…

3 months ago

Crestview student faces felony charge over alleged mass shooting threat

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A 13-year-old Okaloosa Online student has been charged with making an electronic threat of a mass shooting…

3 months ago

Ponzi scheme mastermind sentenced; victims lose millions in fraud

MIAMI, Fla. — The former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for…

3 months ago

Miramar spa owner charged with wire fraud, accused of lavish purchases

MIAMI, Fla. — A Miramar woman has been charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and allegedly using the money…

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