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From left, Realtor Caroline Holder and Managing Broker Holly Hayes of the company’s Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty collected 268 new backpacks filled with school supplies during its…

BUNNELL, FL – State Attorney R.J. Larizza and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly were both on hand Tuesday, August 25, 2020, for the first in-person criminal jury trial in the State of Florida since the COVID-19 pandemic began (State of…

Laura Loomer at the Palm Beach County Republican Club 45 USA meeting at the Palm Beach Hilton Hotel on Australian Boulevard in West Palm Beach. Monday August 24, 2020. BOCA RATON, FL - It's gratifyingly amazing to Republicans that the…

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On Monday August 24, 2020, The Palm Beach County Republican Club 45 USA held its monthly meeting at the Palm Beach Hilton Hotel on Australian Boulevard in West Palm Beach, where keynote speaker Roger Stonespoke…

Late Monday night, the suspect wanted by Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives, Marquel Mathis, turned himself into law enforcement a week after the shooting. He was taken into custody at the Broward County Main Jail without incident. Mathis…

Brian Tapanes, 18, of Lehigh Acres, was last seen yesterday Monday, August 24, 2020, leaving his residence on a black cruiser bike. He was wearing a blue Nike shirt and black shorts and has on a silver necklace with a large eagle charm on…

According to investigators, a passerby observed a male lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He immediately called 911 and attempted to provide first aid. UPDATE 08/26/2020 2:40 PM: The deceased has been…

Nicklaus Simon Martinez, 18, and Anthony Michael King, 19, were arrested after being located hiding in a treehouse by Hernando County Sheriff's K9 officer Chase. Both Martinez and King were charged with one count of grand theft auto. Bond…

Despite an extensive search in the neighborhood and surrounding area, Kairo has yet to be found and his owner, and law enforcement, believe he was intentionally stolen. Kairo is a service dog who was being trained to detect blood…

According to authorities, 31 civil citations were issued at 99 NW 166 Street while 17 civil citations issued at 14927 NW 7 Avenue relating to violations of the Mayor’s Covid-19 Emergency Orders. MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Police…

As deputies searched by ground, the sergeant on scene requested the assistance of the Hernando County Sheriff's Aviation Unit. Deputy Jeff Andrews and K-9 Chase began tracking the male from the location where he was last observed. The…

According to authorities, at approximately 11:30 p. (https://louisvilleroofing.com) m., deputies responded to a shooting with injuries. One of the victims, identified as Kyle Cornelius Scott, 33, of Longwood, died at the scene. The other…

“There were numerous witnesses to this shooting,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “At this point, detectives are still piecing together the sequence of events but preliminary information indicates this may be a ‘stand your ground’ case with a…

MIAMI, FL - The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000.00 for information leading to the location of 21-year-old mother Leila Cavett, who mysteriously disappeared on or about July 25, 2020. “The FBI is actively seeking…

BELLE GLADE, FL - A pedestrian was killed while he was walking along Hooker Highway in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Belle Glade. According to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, at approximately 6:00 AM, James…

The driver failed to stop and render aid, instead fled the scene northbound on Collins Avenue and then westbound on 163 Street. Investigators have identified Luisa Fernanda Ahearn, 24, as one of the subjects involved, and are seeking the…

Laura Loomer won her congressional primary, one of six people who sought to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Loomer beat Christian Acosta, Elizabeth Felton, Aaron Scanlan, Reba Sherrill and Michael Vilardi in Tuesday’s…

Arriving officers immediately attempted to de-escalate the situation by repeatedly giving the subject commands to drop the machete. The subject refused to comply, and charged towards one of the officers. The officer discharged his firearm…

According to authorities, James Glass, 30, of Deltona Florida, was arrested by Deltona Crime Suppression Team deputies Thursday on a warrant for possessing photos and videos containing child sexual abuse material. DELTONA, FL - Volusia…

From left: Chief Bovino, Deputy Williams and K-9 Jax, Deputy Landi, Sgt. Ragazzo, Cpl. Daily, Deputy Champion, Deputy Towns, DFC Malheiros, Deputy Held, Sheriff Staly, Cmdr. Reynolds, Deputy Erlandson, Deputy Lilavois, Deputy Alecrim,…

Marquel Mathis, 26 is wanted for attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer with a firearm. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Homicide Det. Zack Scott at 954-321-4214. …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives need the public’s help to identify an armed suspect suspected of shooting and killing a man on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators are hoping the release of…

NORTH PORT, FL - The murder of a Lehigh Acres man in North Port five months ago remains unsolved, but investigators and Crime Stoppers are hopeful that connections in Lee County could be key to finding a killer. According to…

According to authorities, on Thursday, August 7th, a large party was held in the parking lot behind the McDonald's, located on Palm Beach Boulevard and Buckingham Road in Fort Myers, which is also known to young adults as P Lot. Around…

Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit responded and swiftly located the driver and her accomplice. The two teens were named in the report but are being redacted by The Published Reporter editors due to their age. LEHIGH…

Upon arrival deputies located a female suffering from gunshot wounds. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown at this time. UPDATE 8/20/2020 8:37 PM: The victim is in stable condition. …

Mark Costantine, 40, has again been arrested by Volusia sheriff’s detectives. Costantine was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail where he is being held with no bail allowed. A bond revocation was also requested. DELAND, FL…

Ruddy Germain, 35, of Pompano Beach faces one count of second degree murder. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide sergeant spotted a suspect who fled after he shot and killed a homeless man in Pompano Beach last week.…

Jason F. Depretis, 42, was arrested by North Port Police August 11th and is currently being extradited to Charlotte County Jail on a $50,000 bond. NORTH PORT, FL - A North Port man accused of scamming a local Charlotte County business,…

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Rashad “Deuce” Gholston Jr. is all boy. The active 2-year-old, born in Tallahassee but who now lives in Daytona Beach, is always on the go. “He’s always running and jumping, and doing backflips and…