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Open Carry is Now Legal in Florida: What You Need to Know
On September 25, Florida’s new open carry law took effect. Law abiding adults may openly carry a handgun or rifle/shotgun. When in a vehicle, you may carry openly or keep the firearm holstered or secured. Florida does not currently require a permit to openly carry a firearm. You may openly carry in most public… Read More »
Papa John’s Employee Arrested for Fraud Scheme
A company can be defrauded in many ways. Even employees may commit fraud against their employers, to the tune of thousands of dollars. This is what happened to a Florida pizza restaurant. Over a period of about 10 months, an employee of Papa John’s in Jupiter allegedly processed hundreds of fake refund transactions at… Read More »
2 Arrested for DUI After Stolen Car Crashes
Two women were recently arrested following a dramatic police chase in Fort Myers. The chase involved a stolen SUV that ended in a crash and the discovery of an unrestrained infant inside the vehicle. The incident began on the evening of December 14 when officers were called about a stolen red Ford Edge. The… Read More »
Most Common Traffic Violation in Florida
If you have lived in Florida for a while, it may not come as a surprise that the most common traffic violation is speeding. Speeding is the most frequently issued non-criminal moving traffic citation by a large margin. In 2024, out of nearly 1.88 million traffic tickets issued statewide across 22 different moving violations,… Read More »
Man Arrested for Assault After Florida Road Rage Incident
Drivers can get intense when on the roadway. When another driver does something they do not like, road rage can ensue. This recently happened in Florida. A Charlotte County man was arrested on January 12 following a road rage incident that turned physical. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, the 62-year-old man was… Read More »
Family Kicked Out of Universal Over Alleged Shoplifting
A Florida mother says her family was removed from Universal’s Epic Universe theme park following a misunderstanding involving her autistic daughter and a $16 keychain. According to the mother, she was accused of shoplifting and temporarily banned from Universal property after an incident that occurred in late December. She stepped outside a crowded gift… Read More »
Suspected Burglar Beaten by Aspiring MMA Fighter
Burglars face many risks when entering a home. There could be someone inside the house, and many of them rely on weapons such as guns and knives to protect themselves. But one man relied only on “God and his hands” to fight off a burglar who entered his sister’s home in Wilton Manors, near… Read More »
Fort Myers Man Faces Charges in DUI Death
Many people underestimate the dangers of drinking and driving, but this practice is far from safe. Thousands of people die every year from accidents involving intoxicated drivers. This recently happened in Florida. A man has been charged with DUI manslaughter after authorities say he struck a pedestrian who was walking her dog. He is… Read More »
13 Middle School Students Facing Battery Charges
When you are on any kind of team, you expect that your teammates will support you. Unfortunately, a middle school student experienced the opposite. He was recently attacked by teammates while in a school locker room. However, the students did not get away with their actions. The 13 students from Landmark Middle School who… Read More »
Deputy Accused of Domestic Violence after Fight With Wife
It can be shocking to hear of a police officer being charged with a crime. Law enforcement officials are supposed to protect others, but sometimes they harm the ones they love. There is even some evidence that domestic violence may occur more frequently in law enforcement families than in the general population. This is… Read More »