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Polk County Substitute Teacher Arrested for DUI
Being a teacher can be a tough job and sometimes after a long day, people use alcohol to wind down and relax. However, arriving to your teaching job in the morning already drunk is frowned upon and can lead to criminal charges. It can also cause you to get fired from your job. A… Read More »
Florida Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Probation Violation
Many people are released from prison and ordered to serve probation. Probation allows a person to live in their community but follow strict orders and restrictions. When these orders are not followed, it becomes a probation violation, which needs to be taken seriously, A man from Pace, Florida, has been ordered to serve 30… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Consider Expanding Domestic Violence Protections to Include Threats Against Pets
While domestic violence is considered a serious crime, Florida laws are not strong enough, lawmakers say. Currently, dogs, cats, and other pets are vulnerable to the abuse of those who live in the household. Florida legislators are looking to change this. They are considering new measures that would expand domestic violence protections to include… Read More »
Video Shows Alleged Assault of Stepdaughter by Corrections Officer
Law enforcement officials are supposed to uphold the law. They are supposed to protect the public and they should especially be protective of family, but that is not always the case. A disturbing video captured in Sanford allegedly shows a man, who worked as a correction officer, assaulting his young stepdaughter. The video prompted… Read More »
Man Arrested for Burglarizing Homes and Vehicles in West Palm Beach
Sometimes people decide to burglarize one home and quit, while others go on sprees, entering multiple houses over time. A Florida man has been accused of burglarizing at least six homes and vehicles in West Palm Beach. The man had a criminal history spanning nearly 30 years. Officers from the West Palm Beach Police… Read More »
“Real Housewives of Pretoria” Star Arrested for Shoplifting in Florida
Shoplifting may seem like a crime that teens and poor people engage in, but even those who are well-off financially can be compelled to steal. A reality TV personality and her husband were arrested in Florida after authorities accused them of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of groceries from a supermarket over a span… Read More »
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 »