A fugitive wanted in North Carolina for multiple sex offenses involving a minor has been captured in Flagler County, Florida. On October 8, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Fugitive Unit was contacted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, which reported that a wanted suspect might beContinue Reading
After more than four decades, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has officially closed the cold case murder of Delbert “Lou” Luzader, bringing long-awaited closure to his family. Luzader was last seen on May 28, 1983, after leaving his home on Trout River Boulevard in Jacksonville to visit Playbill’s Liquor &Continue Reading
An 18-year-old Gainesville man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a senior citizen’s phone and using it to access their Zelle account, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy B. Clevenger began investigating the case on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after the victim, a senior citizen, reported fraudulent activityContinue Reading
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Following a multi-week investigation into firearm-related offenses, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Gun Intelligence Working Group arrested two juvenile brothers on multiple charges. Jose Torres, 17, and Kevin Torres, 15, were taken into custody on October 7, 2025, after detectives executed a search warrant atContinue Reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Five former law enforcement officers from across Florida were honored Saturday morning at the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) headquarters in Tallahassee. FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass presided over the ceremony, which recognized decades ofContinue Reading
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested 40-year-old Deni Antonic of New Port Richey on charges of false impersonation and uttering a forged instrument, both felonies. Antonic, a former Tampa Police Department (TPD) officer, resigned from the department before completing his probationary period. The caseContinue Reading
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Albert “Shane” Sibert, 54, of North Fort Myers, following a wide-ranging investigation that uncovered financial crimes, illegal surveillance, and personal misconduct. Sibert faces multiple felony charges, including a scheme to defraud, grand theft, official misconduct, digitalContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested five people connected to a drug trafficking organization accused of manufacturing and selling “Spice,” a synthetic drug that mimics the effects of THC. The investigation began in December 2020 as part of a larger narcotics case led by the Escambia CountyContinue Reading
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.—The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Shane Thomas Stahl, 37, of Lehigh Acres, on 14 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), a second-degree felony. The arrest is part of a statewide FDLE initiative targeting criminals who exploit children and share CSAM online.Continue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla.—A four-day operation targeting registered sexual offenders and predators in St. Johns County resulted in 19 arrests and the issuance of 36 additional arrest warrants for failure to comply with state reporting requirements. The initiative, dubbed Operation Unified Watch, was a collaborative effort between the Florida DepartmentContinue Reading