Port Saint Lucie, FL

<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=48iYuG_0uTbrza300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=48iYuG_0uTbrza300" width="640" height="480" > Two local candidates for St. Lucie County Sheriff are speaking to WPTV reporters after becoming victim to political acts of violence. Richard Del Toro and Steve Giordano are the two candidates running for the position and have both experienced their campaign signs being vandalized. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Del Toro, who currently serves as Port St. Lucie Police Chief, is victim of a threatening political act occurring last week when spray paint showed an act violence. Due to the graphic nature of the image, the picture is not shown. "At first I wasn't going to make a big deal about it, it was reported just to make a note about it and have it looked into," Del Toro said. "But fast-forward to Saturday's assassination attempt of President Trump, I just thought it was important to get the word out there that this type of extreme violence is unacceptable in the political realm." <figure class="Figure"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1GwDy7_0uTbrza300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1GwDy7_0uTbrza300" width="1123" height="572" > WPTV <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Port St. Lucie Police Chief Richard Del Toro talks about how the department has seen an increase of incidents related to repossessions. </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Del Toro, who has lived in St. Lucie County for over 20 years, said he doesn't think there is any conflict of interest in the investigation as it will be led by the assistant chief. "First and foremost, I am a citizen of this community," Del Toro said. "I deserve to have the same rights and privileges as every citizen, and I reported it to the police department because I know they will do a thorough job in investigating it. And quite honestly, there is no where else to turn to in this situation." Back in June, Giordano found his signs vandalized with a phrase suggesting he's violent towards his wife. <iframe height="476" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGiordanoforSheriff%2Fvideos%2F792745706290946%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Giordano said that it is important to focus more on working together than being divided in the political scene. "You have a lot of people one way, a lot of people the other way, and people in the middle, and I think we need to do a better job working together and not being divided," Giordano said. "And that's what I'm here for." Del Toro said current St. Lucie County Sheriff Kieth Pearson (R) reached out to him personally after the signs were found vandalized. "Just because we're going against each other doesn't mean we dislike each other," Del Toro said. "We're always going to do what's best for the community and working toward making sure we keep everyone safe." Current St. Lucie County Sheriff Keath Pearson, who is running for re-election, sent a statement to WPTV condemning the violence. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> "Destroying property is against the law and, if it’s against the law, it shouldn’t happen in St. Lucie. When I heard the news about my opponents signs being damaged and vandalized, much as my own have, I immediately called him personally. Passions run high in political campaigns, but I will continue to enforce our laws and protect everyone’s property. If my opponent wishes to prosecute those who are engaging in criminal behavior and needs any assistance, he has my number. As for me, being threatened isn’t new. For the last two decades, I have been enforcing our laws, putting some of the worst criminals behind bars where they belong as I serve the citizens of St. Lucie County.” </div>

Columbus, OH

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Florida State

Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial bill aimed at banning drivers from cruising in the left lane on Florida highways, as reported by Local 10 News. The decision comes amidst heated debate and public scrutiny over the proposed legislation. Local 10 News reports that the bill, which aimed to...

Governor DeSantis Vetoes Left-Lane Driving Ban in Florida

Georgia State

Manatee County, FL

The Independent

 A Florida man fatally shot his mother and two other women he knew in separate locations before dying in a gunfight with deputies hundreds of miles away, a sheriff said Tuesday.Officials identified the shooter as Javontee Brice, 28. Authorities believe Brice killed the women Monday night in Manatee County, south of Tampa, and was headed to Georgia to confront an ex-girlfriend when he was stopped by deputies from Hamilton County.During the stop, Brice got out of his car firing a handgun and was fatally shot by the deputies, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said at a news conference. Hamilton...

Florida man kills mother and 2 other women before dying in gunfight with deputies, sheriff says

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

A Piece of Travel

Ask any American to describe Florida, and their responses will vary according to their experience and what they've heard. Beaches, alligators, warm winters, and hurricanes might all come to mind.

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Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Key West, FL

The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — A group of more than a hundred Haitian migrants arrived in a sailboat off the lower Florida Keys on early morning Wednesday, local and federal officials said. The boat arrived about 100 yards (91 meters) away from a condominium in Key West at 4:00 a.m., and shortly after that law enforcement officers arrived to the scene, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. Most of the 118 migrants were male, but the group also included women and children, the Sheriff’s Office said.

More than a hundred Haitian migrants arrived in a sailboat off the Florida Keys

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward County, FL

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) presented Broward Partnership for the Homeless with an $850,000 Legislative Award to address homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Broward County. The presentation, attended by local community leaders and Broward Partnership representatives, occurred at Broward Partnership in Fort Lauderdale. The $850,000 funding will support the...

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Presents $850,000 Legislative Award to Broward Partnership for the Homeless

Jackson, MS

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Port St. Lucie, FL

Palm City, FL

Stuart, FL

Fort Pierce, FL

Jensen Beach, FL

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St. Lucie County Sheriff candidate speak after being victim to political acts of violence.Del Toro and Giordano are running for the position and have experienced their campaign signs being vandalized

Local sheriff candidates react to political violence aimed at their campaigns

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