Deltona, FL

Columbus, OH

Pinellas County, FL

Largo, FL

The Independent

 Newly released law enforcement body camera footage shows the moments after a nearly 14-foot-long alligator killed a 41-year-old Florida woman in September.The footage, obtained from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by Fox 13, shows first responders arrive at a roadside canal in Largo, Florida, and fatally shoot the gator with a rifle.A bystander, Jamarcus Bullard, was the first to discover the grim scene, alerting law enforcement when he saw a gator with what he believed were body parts in its mouth. "I noticed it had a body in its mouth, like a lower torso, so once...

Shocking footage shows moments after a gator ate a 41-year-old woman in Florida

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Birmingham, AL

Rosemary Beach, FL

Scripps News

Lulu Gribbins was one of three people attacked by sharks in Walton County, Florida, on Friday afternoon.

15-year-old girl loses hand and leg in Florida shark attack

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Fernandina Beach, FL

Nassau County, FL

The Mirror US

The Florida man 'lost a lot of blood' after hooking his line into a shark which proceeded to bite into his forearm, leaving the man in critical condition in hospital

Fisherman left fighting for his life after accidentally catching a shark

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Manatee County, FL

 A Florida man was arrested and accused of leaving a six-year-old child in a locked car while he went to work, with the youngster dying later at the hospital from extreme heat.Markise Outing, 24, arrived at a Southern Manatee County Fire Department on May 20 at approximately 5.17pm seeking medical attention for his girlfriend's young daughter, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Paramedics rushed to assist and found the child unconscious and not breathing. They believed that the girl may have suffered from a cardiac arrest. After initial attempts to revive the child, the paramedics rushed her to...

6-year-old girl dies after being left in a hot car while her mom’s boyfriend went to work

Florida State

Putting together a state budget can be complicated, especially when every member of the Florida Legislature has a pet project that needs funding. With so many hands out, deciding what gets cut and what stays can be difficult. In this past legislative session, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $57 million...

While Throwing Money at Disney, DeSantis Vetoes Budget Item That Would Have Made Your Trip to Florida Cheaper

Homestead, FL

Law & Crime

Eli Zachary Shinhoster is charged with first-degree murder in Florida for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend's mom because he was angry about being dumped.
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'If she was not with him, she could not be with anyone': 16-year-old killed ex-girlfriend's mom to exact revenge over being dumped, police say

Cocoa Beach, FL

New York Post

A woman was recently impaled by a runaway umbrella while sunbathing on a Florida beach, according to local officials.

Sybil Licht was visiting Cocoa Beach with her family when their rental umbrella came out of its spot in the sand and flew at the group, WESH reported, citing the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

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The umbrella pole became impaled in Licht’s leg, the authorities said.



Family of missing paddleboarder Luciano Mercenari beg for help from watch brand Garmin to access his location data

First responders had to use bolt cutters to remove the...

Sunbather impaled by umbrella in freak Florida beach accident

California State

Orlando, FL

Business Insider

Disney's proposed $1 billion Lake Nona campus in Orlando was canceled after about 200 workers had relocated from California.

Disney sued by 2 workers after it asked them to relocate from California to Florida to work at a $1 billion campus, which it later canceled

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

South Carolina State

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Akeena

Hey everyone! Have you been hearing about the shifts in popular moving destinations lately? Well, it turns out Florida, long favored for its sunny skies and tax perks, is no longer the leader of the pack when it comes to where people are choosing to move. Let’s dive into what’s happening.

Florida Dethroned as the Top Destination for Movers

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Phoenix, AZ

ABC News

"Operation We Will Find You 2" focused on cities such as Phoenix and Miami.

US Marshals rescue 200 missing children over six weeks

Prince William County, VA

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

A Dale City couple, wanted on felony child abuse charges following the death of their toddler son in 2023, turned themselves in to the police on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The case dates back to January 22, 2023, when emergency responders found the 19-month-old boy unresponsive at the family’s home on the 4300 block of Granby Road in Woodbridge. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Manhunt underway after driver's vehicle shot 5 times

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