The City of Jacksonville, JEA, and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to install 100 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across public spaces and educational campuses in Jacksonville. This funding, part of the ChargingContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville has received a groundbreaking $5.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program. This is the first time Jacksonville has been awarded such funding, which will support innovative initiatives aimed at improving earlyContinue Reading
On January 15, 2025, Attorney General Ashley Moody held a Senior Scam Seminar at the On Top of the World Cultural Center in Marion County, attended by over 500 Florida seniors. The seminar focused on educating older Floridians about avoiding cybercrime, cryptocurrency schemes, financial exploitation, and emerging frauds targeting seniors.Continue Reading
On January 13, 2025, Henry Abdo, 47, of Lebanon, pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating a $6 million Ponzi scheme through his company, Titanium Capital LLC. Abdo falsely marketed Titanium as a “zero-risk” foreign-exchange investment fund, claiming it guaranteed fixed returns for investors. Court records revealed that Titanium hadContinue Reading
On January 15, 2025, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, a Nigerian national, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 elderly and vulnerable victims across the United States. Court documents revealed that Ogbata was partContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has released a summary of its significant achievements during 2024, citing efforts in public safety, investigations, and collaboration. FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said, “I want to thank our members for FDLE’s numerous accomplishments in 2024, and to Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet forContinue Reading
Just one week after being honored with the Back the Blue Award, Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Samba and her handler, Erica Stamborski, showcased their exceptional skills once again during a routine visit to Leesburg High School. On January 16, 2025, while proactively walking the campus, K9 Samba alerted toContinue Reading
A suspect is in custody following a carjacking and pursuit that spanned multiple counties on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Fritzen Paul, 40, of Lauderhill, Florida, faces charges in Collier County for carjacking and fleeing and eluding law enforcement, along with additional charges in Lee County for crimes committed earlier thatContinue Reading
On December 11, 2024, at approximately 10:59 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to a head-on collision at the intersection of Northwest 84th Court and North US Highway 27 in Ocala. 911 callers reported both vehicles were engulfed in flames with occupants trapped inside. Unbeknownst to the dispatchers, MCFRContinue Reading
On January 11, 2025, Largo Police responded to reports of a stabbing near 11th Ave NW and 7th St NW. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman suffering from stab wounds and immediately rendered life-saving aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. LargoContinue Reading