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According to authorities, Searron Brooks III, 25, was charged with attempted homicide, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and four counts of aggravated assault. OCALA, FL – On Thursday, February 3, 2022, Marion County…

According to authorities, the victim told deputies the sexual battery occurred in the woods near Green Springs Park in Deltona. The suspect, 53-year-old Brian T. Young, who lives in a transient camp in the area, was identified via DNA…

According to authorities, Quincy Curtis James, 29, of North Lauderdale, was taken into custody Wednesday morning. He faces two counts of premeditated murder, one count of possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon, one count of…

According to authorities, 39-year-old Jennifer Orlick and 36-year-old Brandon Tuft were the target of a previous search warrant back in May of 2021 and are considered 'well known' by the Narcotics unit. They were arrested on the morning of…

According to authorities, Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering while the investigation continues. DELTONA, FL - A math teacher…

In October 2021, Marmol was extradited from Honduras to the United States to face charges in the Southern District of Florida.  Marmol’s sentencing hearing is set for April 12, at 10:00 a.m., in Miami, before U.S. District Judge Donald M.…

According to authorities, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced 47-year-old Gernard Clark, Sr. from Stuart, Florida, to 447 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing child…

Miami-Dade Priority Response Team along with the Special Response Team responded to the scene to conduct a search of the bank for a possible third subject which was not found. Detectives are questioning the two individuals detained to…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Monday that he doesn't want the problems related to illegal immigration at the border to be imported into the state of Florida. File photo: Hunter Crenian, Shutter Stock, licensed. TALLAHASSEE,…

According to authorities, 29-year-old Damara Holness was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for lying on a coronavirus relief loan application and fraudulently obtaining hundreds of…

Located in one of Florida’s in-demand travel destinations, AVID™ hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – today announced its 50th property with in Ft. Lauderdale. AVID™ hotels – part of IHG Hotels…

On February 1, 2022, Latoya Reaves succumbed to her injuries. Detectives are actively working to develop a suspect and are seeking more information about the events that led to the shooting and Latoya’s death. File photo.   OCALA, 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…

A new showroom has opened for the innovative assisted living and memory care community Sunscape™, now under construction on Boca Rio Road in West Boca Raton.  BOCA RATON, FL - A new showroom has opened for the innovative assisted living…

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 West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

According to authorities, 49-year-old Shawn Winemiller, was charged with aggravated stalking of a minor and lewd or lascivious battery by encouraging a minor to engage in prostitution or sexual activity. It was also discovered his ID card…

According to investigators, Tasman Reynolds, 28, of Fort Lauderdale, stabbed a victim multiple times following an argument and physical altercation that began around 6:20 p.m. at a residence in the 1700 block of Cove Lake Road in North…

A 15-week abortion ban proposal in Florida, known as the "Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction Act," is expected to pass quickly through the GOP-controlled Legislature. File photo: S_L, Shutter Stock, licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL -…

According to detectives, Jonathan R. Thacker, 45, of Punta Gorda, was taken into custody on January 27, and transported to the Charlotte County Jail. He is charged with distributing obscene material to a minor. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL…

Emergency crews found 29-year-old Ronald Paul shot multiple times in the stairwell of an apartment building. Paramedics transported Paul to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased at 9:52 a.m. UPDATE APRIL…

According to authorities, a grand jury indicted Lashawn Hampton, 42, of Weston on a charge of first degree murder. Hampton was arrested at her home in Weston and taken to the Broward Main Jail.  BROWARD COUNTY, FL – On Thursday,…

According to authorities, Jena Quiles was arrested on a charge of exploitation of the elderly after a Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed she withdrew $190,291 from the 86-year-old victim’s bank account in almost 275 transactions since…

Detectives are actively investigating this homicide and officers and victims advocates are working closely with the victims family during this difficult time. OCALA, FL - On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Ocala…

The Volusia County Crime Center identified the suspect as 58-year-old Richard Burnham, whose photo and registered vehicle matched the descriptions. Burnham was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he posted $40,000 bond…

According to authorities, surveillance video of the crime shows a male subject, with long dreads, entering the business wearing a black hat, white shirt and light-colored shorts who brandished a gun before leaving the scene in a Silver…

According to authorities, on December 29, 2021 the suspect entered the Royal Palm Beach Home Depot, selected a Milwaukee Vacuum and walked out of the store without paying for it. He fled the area in a white F-150. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL –…

From left to right: Ben Nowland of Naphcare, Mrs. Debbie Staly, three members of Deputy First Class Paul Luciano’s family, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, FSA President and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum TALLAHASSEE, FL…

Police Dispatcher Sanchez’s quick response, calming demeanor, attention to detail, and teamwork during a stressful and constantly evolving incident is what makes her an exemplary professional and her efforts are to be commended. She…

Award-winning singer/songwriter/actor Tim McGraw JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Florida Forum Speaker Series, presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, will welcome award-winning singer/songwriter/actor Tim McGraw on…

The dispute is seen on the video as the victim’s friend is holding the victim’s phone. At one point, one of the subjects knocked the phone out of the victim’s hands. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – A verbal argument turned physical outside…