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Missing child alert canceled after 10-year-old boy ‘located’ and ‘in good health’
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after 10-year-old boy ‘located’ and ‘in good health’The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled a missing child alert after a 10-year-old boy last seen in Altamonte Springs was located and is safe.s.
Regina Hill’s former home now deeded to her non-profit, elderly woman she is accused of exploiting
Read full article: Regina Hill’s former home now deeded to her non-profit, elderly woman she is accused of exploitingLawyers for a 96-year-old Orlando woman said they are weighing their legal options after a home was deeded to her and an organization run by ousted Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill.
FDLE seeks men who ran away before trial in Orlando-based $700K+ church theft case
Read full article: FDLE seeks men who ran away before trial in Orlando-based $700K+ church theft caseThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is looking for two men who ran away before going on trial in the theft of over $761,000 from more than 680 churches nationwide.
11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police say
Read full article: 11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police sayUPDATE: A Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated Friday on behalf of C’Jay Bryan, 11, was canceled Saturday morning. Bryan is safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Winter Park Police Department.
What to know about airman Roger Fortson's fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff's deputy
Read full article: What to know about airman Roger Fortson's fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff's deputyThe fatal shooting of Roger Fortson by a Florida sheriff’s deputy when the Air Force senior airman opened his door armed with a handgun pointed down happened almost a month ago.
FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materials
Read full article: FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materialsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested an 18-year-old Kissimmee man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Former FDLE official says DeSantis airplane records ‘should be disclosed’
Read full article: Former FDLE official says DeSantis airplane records ‘should be disclosed’A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement believes records related to Governor Ron DeSantis’ past airplane trips should be disclosed to the public despite a recent state law prohibiting the release of certain gubernatorial travel and security records.
Polk County sheriff announces agency’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl; 4 arrested, 1 wanted
Read full article: Polk County sheriff announces agency’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl; 4 arrested, 1 wantedAccording to the sheriff’s office, the investigation involved a trafficking ring bringing fentanyl from Mexico into Polk County and other parts of Florida.
Man arrested in Virginia on child porn charges tied to Florida cheer club
Read full article: Man arrested in Virginia on child porn charges tied to Florida cheer clubA man accused of possessing child pornography who was arrested in Virginia has ties to a Kissimmee cheerleading club and state investigators believe there may be victims in Florida.
Orange County deputy shoots armed man after gunfire heard at apartment complex, sheriff says
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots armed man after gunfire heard at apartment complex, sheriff saysAn Orange County deputy shot a man at an apartment complex who was allegedly holding a gun, pointing it at people and at one point fired it Friday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
Baby reported missing and endangered out of Sebring triggers statewide alert
Read full article: Baby reported missing and endangered out of Sebring triggers statewide alertA 7-month-old boy reported missing out of Sebring and considered endangered may be in the company of a 22-year-old woman, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
10-year-old located after being reported missing near Vero Beach, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 10-year-old located after being reported missing near Vero Beach, sheriff’s office saysEdward “Malcolm” Dillard, 10, has been safely located, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtown
Read full article: Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtownA grand jury cleared an Orlando police officer who shot and killed a man in downtown Orlando last summer, according to the state attorney’s office.
Former FDLE official accuses Gov. DeSantis’ staff of delaying public records
Read full article: Former FDLE official accuses Gov. DeSantis’ staff of delaying public recordsA former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement claims the state agency has been unable to produce public records in a timely manner because the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis insists on conducting “reviews” of certain records before releasing them.
Orlando mayor confirms Commissioner Regina Hill under grand jury investigation
Read full article: Orlando mayor confirms Commissioner Regina Hill under grand jury investigationA grand jury is now investigating allegations that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill exploited an elderly woman out of more than $100,000.
Flagler deputies search for man missing out of Palm Coast
Read full article: Flagler deputies search for man missing out of Palm CoastA Florida Purple Alert has been issued for a man missing out of Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting elderly woman, buying house in her name
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting elderly woman, buying house in her nameAn Orlando city commissioner is facing allegations and a state investigation into whether she exploited an elderly woman and took more than $100,000 from her.
‘We need to do better:’ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with trauma
Read full article: ‘We need to do better:’ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with traumaOn Tuesday, FDLE and other law enforcement officials presented their solution, the first-ever Post Critical Incident Seminar. This week they will host 35 officers and their families for three days of counseling and peer support, free of charge.
Amber Alert in Florida canceled after 8-month-old baby found safe
Read full article: Amber Alert in Florida canceled after 8-month-old baby found safeAn Amber Alert was issued for an 8-month-old girl missing out of Davie who may be in the company of a Broward County woman, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Are any Florida sex offenders living near you? Here’s how to find out
Read full article: Are any Florida sex offenders living near you? Here’s how to find outLocal ordinances can restrict where these offenders live, so there are often cases where many of these offenders will live clustered in a given area.
FDLE fires official who sought whistleblower protection over DeSantis records
Read full article: FDLE fires official who sought whistleblower protection over DeSantis recordsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement fired a deputy chief of staff days after she sought whistleblower protection and complained about alleged retaliation against an attorney who tangled with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aides over releasing public records.
Ocala leaders OK plan for new city surveillance cameras
Read full article: Ocala leaders OK plan for new city surveillance camerasThe Ocala Police Department will install 10 new pole cameras around the city in order to help keep residents safe and combat crime. The city council approved the plan Tuesday.
Missing child alert canceled after Lake County teen deemed safe
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after Lake County teen deemed safeAliyah Duncan, a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing last month out of Lake County, was deemed safe as of Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Orange County middle school teacher fired, arrested amid investigation into child photos
Read full article: Orange County middle school teacher fired, arrested amid investigation into child photosA 22-year-old former employee of an Orange County middle school was arrested in an investigation led in part by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
FDLE looking for Florida man who may be connected to Kissimmee woman’s cold case murder
Read full article: FDLE looking for Florida man who may be connected to Kissimmee woman’s cold case murderThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced they are seeking the public’s help identifying a possible witness connected to the 1995 murder of Kissimmee resident Maria Telles-Gonzalez.
The former head of a Florida domestic abuse agency has been charged with fraud and grand theft
Read full article: The former head of a Florida domestic abuse agency has been charged with fraud and grand theftThe former head of a Florida nonprofit domestic violence agency is charged with fraud and grand theft.
2 Texas residents arrested after neo-Nazi banners hung over I-4 in Orlando
Read full article: 2 Texas residents arrested after neo-Nazi banners hung over I-4 in OrlandoAnother two suspects have been arrested after antisemitic banners were hung out over Interstate 4 in Orlando earlier this year, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriff’s office saysA man was injured Wednesday morning in a deputy-involved shooting near Dunnellon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in neo-Nazi banner display near Orlando
Read full article: Man arrested in neo-Nazi banner display near OrlandoA man arrested this week in Brevard County is accused of hanging swastikas and other antisemitic banners above Interstate 4 near Orlando, what the Florida Department of Law Enforcement described was in violation of a state law signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Body of windsurfer who went missing on Banana River recovered
Read full article: Body of windsurfer who went missing on Banana River recoveredThe body of a 60-year-old man who went missing while windsurfing on the Banana River has been recovered, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida's costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopeful
Read full article: Florida's costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopefulThe cost of protecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family and visiting officials has significantly risen from $6.1 million to $9.9 million as the Republican presidential hopeful embarked on an aggressive travel schedule to outflank former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary.
DeSantis security costs more than double according to FDLE report
Read full article: DeSantis security costs more than double according to FDLE reportThe price tag to keep Gov. Ron DeSantis safe more than doubled over the last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Insider extra: See bodycam videos showing aftermath of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ motorcade crash
Read full article: Insider extra: See bodycam videos showing aftermath of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ motorcade crashBody camera video obtained by News 6 shows the aftermath of a wreck last week in Tennessee involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during his campaign for president.
Videos show aftermath of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ motorcade crash
Read full article: Videos show aftermath of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ motorcade crashBody camera video obtained by News 6 shows the aftermath of a wreck last week in Tennessee involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during his campaign for president.
14-year-old Daytona Beach girl found safe; teen was not kidnapped, police say
Read full article: 14-year-old Daytona Beach girl found safe; teen was not kidnapped, police sayA 14-year-old Daytona Beach girl was located and is safe Tuesday after her disappearance prompted an Amber Alert Monday night, according to an update from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Palm Bay police shoot, kill man who fired at officers after hourslong standoff, officials say
Read full article: Palm Bay police shoot, kill man who fired at officers after hourslong standoff, officials sayPalm Bay police shot and killed a man who fired at officers after an hourslong standoff, according to the department.
FDLE plane tracked traveling to New Hampshire airport, as DeSantis campaigned nearby
Read full article: FDLE plane tracked traveling to New Hampshire airport, as DeSantis campaigned nearbyA state-owned airplane typically used to transport Gov. Ron DeSantis on state business was tracked travelling to a city in New Hampshire at the same time as one of his presidential campaign appearances.
Your Florida Daily: Orlando police release video of deadly shooting, massive python captured in Florida
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Orlando police release video of deadly shooting, massive python captured in FloridaA week after 26-year-old Derek Diaz was shot and killed by an Orlando police officer the department has released body camera video of the shooting.
No detention deputies face charges in death of Marion County inmate
Read full article: No detention deputies face charges in death of Marion County inmateNone of the detention deputies involved in subduing, shocking and deploying pepper spray on a Marion County inmate last year face charges in his death, records show.
Kissimmee man wanted in connection with luxury vehicle theft ring, FDLE says
Read full article: Kissimmee man wanted in connection with luxury vehicle theft ring, FDLE saysA Kissimmee man is one of 27 people accused of “illegal activities” involving the theft and resale of luxury vehicles, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
13-year-old girl missing out of Daytona Beach found safe, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old girl missing out of Daytona Beach found safe, police sayA teen girl reported missing out of Daytona Beach and considered endangered was found safe, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Alert canceled after 17-year-old girl reported missing of Lake Placid is deemed safe
Read full article: Alert canceled after 17-year-old girl reported missing of Lake Placid is deemed safeThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued an alert for a 17-year-old girl missing out of Lake Placid and considered endangered.
Amber Alert issued for missing, endangered 3-year-old Miami boy
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for missing, endangered 3-year-old Miami boyAn Amber Alert was issued Saturday morning for Oliver Williams, a 3-year-old boy missing out of Miami and considered endangered, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Insider extra: Hear FDLE interviews with 3 Orange County residents accused of voter fraud
Read full article: Insider extra: Hear FDLE interviews with 3 Orange County residents accused of voter fraudNews 6 is hearing for the first time the interviews three Orange County residents had with agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement before being arrested and accused of voter fraud.
State releases audio of 3 Orange County residents accused of voter fraud
Read full article: State releases audio of 3 Orange County residents accused of voter fraudNews 6 is hearing for the first time the interviews three Orange County residents had with agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement before being arrested and accused of voter fraud.
Alert canceled for baby and child missing out of Orlando; children are safe, state says
Read full article: Alert canceled for baby and child missing out of Orlando; children are safe, state saysA Florida Missing Child Alert was cancelled Saturday afternoon for 2-month-old Legend Forbes and 4-year-old Nasim Forbes, who are both are safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Silver Alert issued for 87-year-old man missing out of The Villages
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for 87-year-old man missing out of The VillagesA Florida Silver Alert was issued Thursday for an 87-year-old man missing out of The Villages who may be driving north, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida governor, FDLE push back against hate groups on ‘National Day of Hate’
Read full article: Florida governor, FDLE push back against hate groups on ‘National Day of Hate’Following several hate incidents against Florida's Jewish and faith-based communities, the FDLE announced it is working to put pressure on hate groups that may threaten violence.
Missing child alert issued for 2-year-old last seen in Citrus County, FDLE says
Read full article: Missing child alert issued for 2-year-old last seen in Citrus County, FDLE saysA missing child alert was issued Wednesday for a 2-year-old boy last seen in Citrus County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Simpson take office as Florida’s ag. commissioner, drops Fried’s concealed weapons lawsuit
Read full article: Simpson take office as Florida’s ag. commissioner, drops Fried’s concealed weapons lawsuitAfter taking office this month, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said Friday the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has dropped a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in a dispute involving information about a concealed-weapons license applicant.
US Virgin Islands fires attorney general in Epstein cases
Read full article: US Virgin Islands fires attorney general in Epstein casesThe governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands has fired the attorney general of the U.S. territory who led a lengthy legal case against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that resulted in a $105 million settlement.
Deaths of Mount Dora couple at senior living community being investigated as homicide
Read full article: Deaths of Mount Dora couple at senior living community being investigated as homicideMount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community.
Missing child alert canceled after 14-year-old Winter Springs girl found safe
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after 14-year-old Winter Springs girl found safeThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert Wednesday for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Winter Springs.
Florida Gov. DeSantis travel expenses jump 50% as he prepares to begin next term
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis travel expenses jump 50% as he prepares to begin next termAs Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to begin another term in office as Florida’s governor, his travel spending has increased more than 50%, according to a News 6 investigation.
Florida investigators ask for help finding Orlando man missing for more than 6 years
Read full article: Florida investigators ask for help finding Orlando man missing for more than 6 yearsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking for help finding an Orlando man who went missing more than 6 years ago.
Missing, endangered Bunnell girl, 14, sought by Florida law enforcement
Read full article: Missing, endangered Bunnell girl, 14, sought by Florida law enforcementA missing child alert was issued Saturday for a 14-year-old girl out of Bunnell considered endangered, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Altamonte Springs officer facing child porn charges had explicit chats while at work: records
Read full article: Altamonte Springs officer facing child porn charges had explicit chats while at work: recordsA former Altamonte Springs student resource officer participated in explicit online chats while working and sent pictures of himself in uniform, according to an affidavit of probable cause from Lake County.
FDLE cancels missing child alert after endangered Sebring teens found safe
Read full article: FDLE cancels missing child alert after endangered Sebring teens found safeThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 1:48 p.m. Saturday said it cancelled a missing child alert for 14-year-old Jesse “JJ” Begin and 12-year-old Lynette “Nette” Begin, both of Sebring, who the agency said were safe.
Altamonte Springs school resource officer arrested, fired in child porn investigation
Read full article: Altamonte Springs school resource officer arrested, fired in child porn investigationSteven Selph was arrested Friday morning by FDLE and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and was charged with 10 counts related to child pornography, police said.