Motor Vehicle Theft Spikes: Report from August 15, 2023
Police arrested two women on August 15, 2023 after a Florida man reported his rental car stolen. Fentanyl was discovered during the investigation.
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Fake Officer Arrested in Orange County, Florida
Jeremy Dewitt, a 41-year-old security company owner, was arrested again in Orange County, Florida for allegedly carrying a firearm. The charges were later dropped when the weapon was confirmed to be an unloaded pepper ball gun.
Floridas West Coast Faces Severe Flooding and Power Outages
Florida’s west coast is experiencing severe flooding and widespread power outages due to extreme weather conditions affecting the region.
Florida Walgreens Shooting: 2 Injured, Gunman Dead
Two Walgreens employees were shot in a Florida store incident that ended with the gunman dead. Video footage captures the tragic workplace shooting.
3-Year-Old Suffers Death After Neglect in Florida Home
A 3-year-old boy died in Florida after severe neglect, leading to two arrests. Sheriff Grady Judd called it the worst case he’s seen in his career.
Florida Four Arrested After 23 Animals Rescued
Four people arrested in Escambia County, Florida after 23 animals were rescued from a hoarder home where two children lived in unsanitary conditions.
Florida Resident Fires on Home Invaders, Chasing Them Away
Florida resident opens fire on three home invaders, sending them fleeing. Two suspects arrested after Ring camera captured the July 7 break-in.
Grandmother Accused of Bringing Drugs and Baby to Prison
A Florida grandmother was arrested for bringing 100 grams of cocaine and heroin during a prison visit, with an infant present. Police found additional drugs in her car.
Fifth-grade Student Arrested for Mass Shooting Threat
A 10-year-old Florida student was arrested for threatening a mass shooting via text message, just days after the Uvalde tragedy. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office charged the fifth-grader, emphasizing zero tolerance for school threats.
Florida Woman Loses Both Legs After Severe COVID-19 Battle
Claire Bridges, 20, of St. Petersburg will lose both legs after severe COVID-19 complications led to life-threatening infections requiring amputation.