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Experts estimate the Gulf of Mexico lost between 4 billion and 8 billion oysters due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and loss of reproduction in ensuing years. Places like Suwannee Sound in Florida and other Gulf states are tapping…

James Joseph Salmons-White, 27, the employee running the establishment, was arrested and charged with operating a gambling establishment, lottery operating/operating games of chance, possession of a slot machine and conducting/operating…

The subject pictured is the suspect of a Robbery that occurred at Fish Games Skill Games, located at 3484 Commercial Way, Spring Hill on Sunday, 11/7/2021 at approximately 1:30 P.M. The subject was seen leaving the area in a white…

Joseph Mercier, 54, was arrested on a warrant Thursday night and charged with false impersonation of a law enforcement officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked. He was transported…

According to authorities, Stanley Schultz, 70, and his passenger, Deanna Thompson, 42, were arrested after a traffic stop and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center. WEEKI WACHEE, FL - On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at…

According to authorities, Willie Curry, of Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, to be followed by one year of supervised release, with the first six months of supervised release to be served in home confinement. A…

According to authorities, on October 29, 2021 the suspect, later identified as Ricky Torcise, 67, of Miami, was arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual act with a person with familial authority or custodial authority.…

The suspect has a distinctive tattoo on his upper right arm. This incident occurred on September 17, 2021 at 6:45 pm. The location of the battery took place in front of Target located in the 5900 block of Lake Worth Road, in…

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Luis Ruiz Gonzalez, 47 years old, was charged on first degree murder, home invasion robbery and lewd and lascivious battery. LAKE WORTH, FL - On September 27, 2008, shortly before 5:00 am, deputies responded to a home invasion in the…

DeSantis’ choice of location to sign the bills into state law is certainly no coincidence, with his press secretary, Christina Pushaw, saying, “The significance of signing this legislation in Brandon, Florida, is not lost on the…

According to court documents, Habib Geagea Palacios, 40, of Miami, owned a cash-only pain management clinic in Miami, Florida named General Care Center, Inc. Five doctors who worked at General Care Center have already pleaded guilty in…

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an in-custody death, following a pursuit by the City of Hollywood Police Department (HPD) into Miami-Dade County. According to investigators, on…

Currently, four bills are up for consideration that would increase fines that would be levied against employers, municipalities, schools, and other groups that would mandate workers or students to be inoculated against COVID-19 or be…

63 year old David Kolenda, was arrested on Sunday, November 8 and was in custody on murder and aggravated battery charges. PUNTA GORDA, FL  - At approximately 12:24 pm yesterday, Nov 13, 2021, detention deputies responded to the cell of…

Lee Marven Garza-Vidales, 37, of Miami, was arrested and charged with armed robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon, armed carjacking and resisting arrest without violence. The victim was not injured and the property, to include the…

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Ormond Beach Police Department and Volusia County Animal Services for the professionalism, teamwork and partnership that led to the peaceful resolution of this call and the rescue of an…

According to authorities, Keniesia Nikitress Lewis, 21, has an active arrest warrant for manslaughter with a firearm for the homicide of Chauncey McFadden, 26, of unincorporated Central Broward. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward…

Trenton Lewis, 19 of Deltona is charged with 19 counts; held on $95,000 bail; Terence Watkins, 25 of Port Orange is charged with 7 counts; held on $35,000 bail; Jared Stone, 26 of DeLand is charged with 26 counts; held on $130,000. …

Upon uniform officers arrival, they discovered two vehicles parked in the driveway fully engulfed. The flames had also spread to the residence. (https://atiqrehmanmd.com/) Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the fire.…

About 20 minutes after the initial 911 call, deputies spotted the suspect vehicle on Highbanks Road in DeBary and stopped it, detaining the 14-year-old suspect along with two other male occupants the victim had described. Photo: Volusia…

Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Miramar Fire Rescue responded, and the victim was pronounced deceased on scene. File photo. WEST PARK, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating a traffic…

Aaron Collier, 62, of Lauderdale Lakes, was taken into custody and transported to the Broward Main Jail where he faces one count of premeditated murder. He was offered no bond according to county records. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL -…

Florida 2nd-grader Fiona Lashells, who has been suspended 38 times for her refusal to wear a mask, addressed the school board for a second time telling the school board they should all be in jail for their unlawful mask mandates on…

Detectives say Marcus Ramone Cooper Jr., 17, of Miramar, should be considered armed and dangerous, and the investigation into the homicide is ongoing. DAVIE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) homicide detectives have obtained an…

One victim, an adult male, 31 years of age from Greenacres succumbed on Wednesday. his injuries. Detectives are now investigating this shooting as a homicide. File photo. PAHOKEE, FL - On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Palm Beach County…

According to authorities, Adam Fisher, 37, was arrested on two counts of Burglary of a Structure, two counts of Grand Theft, Dealing in Stolen Property, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to…

Governor Ron DeSantis at a press conference in Jacksonville, Wednesday. Photo credit: WFLA News Channel 8 / YouTube. TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims that someone in the federal government is leaking information about…

Brandon Jordan Merizier, 17, of Ocala, and Ralph Fontil, 23, of Miami, were arrested for Second Degree Murder. MARION COUNTY, FL – On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Ralph Fontil, 23, of Miami and juvenile Brandon Jordan Merizier, 17, of…

The suspect is described as a white male, 6 feet tall weighing about 175 pounds with short brown hair, wearing a green long-sleeved under shirt and gray over shirt, green cargo shorts and black work boots. He wore a blue/green COVID-19…