Former FDLE official accuses Gov. DeSantisโ staff of delaying public records
A 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 โreviewsโ of certain records before releasing them.
โWe need to do better:โ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with trauma
On 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.
FDLE fires official who sought whistleblower protection over DeSantis records
The 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 DeSantisโ aides over releasing public records.
Man arrested in neo-Nazi banner display near Orlando
A 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.
Florida's costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopeful
The 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.
Simpson take office as Floridaโs ag. commissioner, drops Friedโs concealed weapons lawsuit
After 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.
FDLE cancels missing child alert after endangered Sebring teens found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 1:48 p.m. Saturday said it cancelled a missing child alert for 14-year-old Jesse โJJโ Begin and 12-year-old Lynette โNetteโ Begin, both of Sebring, who the agency said were safe.
Blade tip recovered from Tristyn Baileyโs body came from knife found in retention pond, report shows
A blade tip found in 13-year-old Tristyn Baileyโs body originated from a knife that was discovered in a St. Johns County retention pond, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report.