Investigation into brazen Seminole County carjacking leads to person of interest, drug arrest
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation into a carjacking and missing woman case last week led to a person of interest, a drug arrest, and a search for at least one other person.
Brevard 18-year-old accused of burning dad’s truck after dad arrested in wife’s death
Brevard County deputies arrested a man last month, accused of killing his wife, some weeks after his pickup truck was found ablaze in Port St. John. That man’s son was arrested on Tuesday, accused of setting the vehicle on fire.
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives shows that 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren’t required to perform background checks over a five year report.
‘Bro, I could assassinate you:’ Florida man shoots roommate during ‘vigilance drill,’ deputies say
A Volusia County man is facing charges after deputies say he accidentally shot a roommate in front of two small children, mistaking comments the victim made as part of an ongoing series of drills to “stay vigilant.”
Volusia County OK longer distances for sex predators from schools, playgrounds
In a five to two vote, the Volusia County Council Tuesday approved to adjust its current sex offender and predator ordinance so that those individuals will now have to live further from places like schools, churches, and playgrounds.
Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff says
Two people were arrested Friday after a tip about illegal handguns led sheriff’s deputies to follow a rideshare vehicle in the Pine Hills area, and a deputy to shoot his gun when one of the suspects jumped out a vehicle window.
‘It’s really fun!’ Sanford woman admits to shoplifting while playing game of ‘21′
According to investigators, McCann told them she was playing a game called “21,” which involves a person grabbing as much merchandise as they can from a store and walking out without paying — all the while trying to not get caught.
Flagler sheriff’s office visits all felons, not just sex offenders
When convicted felons are released from state prison, they must provide the Florida Department of Corrections with an address where they intend to live and then must register with the sheriff's office in that county. But that's it. In Flagler County however, Sheriff Rick Staly goes beyond that requirement.