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According to U.S. Attorneys from the Southern District of Florida, on Thursday, March 25, 2021, Jamie Jakia Cofer, a/k/a “Anna Bell,”24, of Lake Worth, Florida, pled guilty to bank fraud, after depositing and cashing an unauthorized check…

The announcement is an update on federal and state criminal enforcement efforts in South Florida to combat fraud under the CARES Act, the relief legislation that Congress passed one year ago to help individuals and businesses financially…

In a State of Florida health roundtable discussion experts all unanimously rejected most if not all major steps taken by the U.S. to try to control the virus and largely criticized the steps as having harmed the public by causing more…

According to investigators, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, between 2:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., a 12 year old was walking in the Brownsville area of Miami, when he was forced inside a vehicle sexually assaulted. The subject shot the minor who…

It's now less than two years before another congressional election and we're doing nothing in preparation to win. Editorial credit: KMH Photovideo / Shutterstock.com, licensed. BOCA RATON, FL - "All politics is local." "Tip" O'Neill had…

Veteran Department of Detention (DOD) Sergeant Shane Owens, 48, had been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19. Owens died early Saturday morning, March 27, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. . Arrangements for a private ceremony…

The Special Response Team gained entry into the home and discovered a male and a female with apparent gunshot wounds, both were determined deceased. The officers were not shot; however, one of them sustained a knee injury and was…

The male is described as white, in his 30s, about 6 foot tall, wearing matching teal shirt and shorts and a yellow hat. He has been shot in his buttock. The female suspect is white, about 5’6” and carrying a black backpack. UPDATE…

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the 700 block of Northwest Eighth Street in Pompano Beach. When deputies arrived, they located Jonelle Coleman, 39, lying motionless on a…

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 Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

The bills moving through Florida’s Legislature appear to be on fast-track, with talk from insiders that the Senate version by Sen. Kelli Stargel – R-Lakeland – might skip one of its three committee stops. (…

At this time, Victor Rivera Ortiz, 36, is being charged with Battery on law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, and aggravated assault with a vehicle. Additional charges may be forthcoming. (https://charleseitel.com/) FORT MYERS,…

OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office Oakland Park district detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglar who broke into a coffee shop and stole cash, electronics and alcohol. According to detectives, around 8…

As the officers were arriving on the scene, they observed a vehicle, matching the description, fleeing the scene. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver refused to pull over and a pursuit ensued. The subject eventually…

The below statements were released on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), The Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation (PTAF), American Lung Association, the American Heart Association and the…

Broward Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An investigation revealed that two vehicles street racing were directly behind the motorcycle in the moments…

Evoire Collier, 21, (left) and Dorian Taylor, 24, (right) are accused of giving Christine Englehardt (center) a “green pill” before the duo allegedly raped her in the Albion Hotel in South Beach and stealing her credit cards, police say.…

Visitors have opportunities to experience guided tours all throughout St. Lucie, including at the Savannas Preserve State Park, and, can also rent kayaks at the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park if they are looking to enjoy nature out on our…

Veterinary clinic opening doors in West Palm Beach Walmart with contact-free visits; Essentials PetCare, a new concept of veterinary clinics operating at Walmart stores, is set to open doors in West Palm Beach, Fla., March 27, as part of…

Louis Walsh was arrested on March 24 at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Detectives learned that Walsh works special security details at Cardinal Gibbons High School and St. Anthony Catholic School. Detectives also said Walsh is a…

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL - The John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford is taking steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 after 22 inmates and one staff tested positive. All of those cases are asymptomatic. The positive cases were…

According to detectives, the skimmer was located on Pump #11. It is unknown how long the skimmer was connected to the gas pumps. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office believes that anyone who purchased gasoline from this 7/11 station may be the…

Corey Olando Gentle, 33, of Lauderdale Lakes, He faces one count of attempted felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Gentle admitted to the shooting. The circumstance surrounding the incident is being…

Marion County plans to put the $50,000 in Animal Services’ standard Shelter Donation Fund, and will use the funding in tandem with Penny Sales Tax funds for Animal Center upgrades. Photo credit: Facebook: Marion County Animal Services.   …

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and Florida State Attorney Amira Fox announce indictment by the Charlotte County Grand Jury for defendant Lacey Jayne Shaver. This is the first time ever in Charlotte County that a person has been…

Mario A. Williams, 51, of Fort Lauderdale, faces one count of premeditated murder. He is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail.  FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested Mario…

Josefa Benjamin, who was also promoted to colonel, is the first Black woman to serve as executive director overseeing Broward Sheriff’s Office’s Department of Detention and Community Programs. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Sheriff Gregory Tony…

Israel Huron, 42, an employee of the City of San Antonio, Florida, n was charged with conveyance burglary, petit theft and driving under the influence. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where his bond was set at…

Antonio Serrano, 23, was charged with possession of marijuana over 20 grams, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed firearm during a felony, driving while…

Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a vehicle crash at the 3100 block of Southwest 15th Street in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded and located a single vehicle…