The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested two Branford men, Dakota James Allen, 20, and Chad Marcel Ducas, 33, in two unrelated criminal investigations involving the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The arrests are part of FDLE’s ongoing statewide initiative targeting individuals who exploit children andContinue Reading
Roberto Luis Rodrigues, 34, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with a shooting that occurred in Monticello on April 13, 2024. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest, with assistance from the LafayetteContinue Reading
A man wanted in connection with a shooting in a Port Charlotte Walmart parking lot was apprehended in North Port early this morning after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit. Just before 1:00 a.m., Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office STAR (Strategic Targeted Area Response) deputies, acting on a tip, wereContinue Reading
A 20-year-old substitute teacher at LaBelle Middle School, Ty’Asia Holmes, was arrested on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, on multiple charges related to child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of minors. The arrest followed a parent conference where school staff and Hendry County School Resource Officers were shown a videoContinue Reading
A 41-year-old Auburndale woman on probation was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and charged with attempted murder and other offenses after allegedly intentionally running over another woman with her car. The incident occurred after the suspect saw the victim walking with the suspect’s estranged husband. On April 10,Continue Reading
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 27-year-old Lake Wales man in connection with a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Winter Haven in January. Sergio Nino Ramirez was charged with DUI Causing Death (F2) and Vehicular Homicide (F2) following the results of toxicology tests. The crash took placeContinue Reading
Tyler Eden, 31, a teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School located in Bartow, FL, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office following a criminal investigation into reports of inappropriate conduct towards female students. Eden, born on January 18, 1994, of Bartow, is facing charges of LewdContinue Reading
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) Narcotics Unit, assisted by the ECSO SWAT Team, executed a search warrant on April 15, 2025, in the 800 block of Rue Max St. Following the search, authorities seized approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of cocaine, and two firearms. Additionally, a stolenContinue Reading
Heather Hogan has been sentenced to 10 years in Florida state prison after being convicted of Child Neglect and Aggravated Child Abuse. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, which uncovered evidence of abuse dating back to January 2024. The child underContinue Reading
Orlando Police Department (OPD) detectives have made a second arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph U. Phillips outside the Magic Mall on April 6, 2025. Naratha N. McKinney has been identified and arrested, adding to the charge already filed against Keishawn A. Richards. The incident occurred atContinue Reading