Governor Ron DeSantis, speaking at the Florida Business Seminar in Paris on June 18th, unveiled significant advancements bolstering Florida’s standing in international travel and aerospace innovation. Key announcements include the return of a direct Air France flight to Orlando and a substantial investment by a French aircraft manufacturer in DaytonaContinue Reading
Governor Ron DeSantis cemented Florida’s commitment to becoming a global hub for aerospace, transportation, and advanced mobility innovation by signing two pivotal pieces of legislation at the Florida Activation Event in Paris on June 17, 2025. The new laws, Senate Bill 1516 and Senate Bill 1662, aim to bolster theContinue Reading
The Gainesville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division executed a search warrant on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 3300 NW 28th Place, leading to the arrest of 84-year-old Robert McBride a registered sexual offender. McBride faces multiple charges, including Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation beganContinue Reading
After a three-year investigation, Fort Pierce Police have arrested 31-year-old Jorge Alberto Fuentes, Jr. for the 2022 shooting death of his father, 78-year-old Jorge Fuentes, Sr., a decorated U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient. The arrest was made Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Palm Beach County by Fort PierceContinue Reading
Two women with extensive criminal histories have been arrested following a multi-week investigation that culminated in the seizure of over 2.7 pounds of methamphetamine and multiple firearms from a motorhome in Crystal River. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) executed a search warrant over the weekendContinue Reading
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Joseph Francis Palmese Jr., 34, of Palm Coast, on multiple charges after he allegedly entered a Palm Coast residence without permission and engaged in a physical altercation with the occupants. On the evening of June 17, deputies responded to a report of aContinue Reading
Amos A. Reece, 43, was arrested in the early morning hours of June 17, 2025, after allegedly shattering windows at the Springhill Publix and is now linked to over 10 additional acts of vandalism in the area, including slashed tires and other broken windows. Deputies responded to a report ofContinue Reading
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Lake City Police officers responded to the area of 296 SW Nassau Street following a gunshot detection alert from the FLOCK safety system. While canvassing the area, officers heard two additional gunshots to the southwest. A second alert was received forContinue Reading
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 3:04 p.m., officers with the Port Orange Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the intersection of northbound Nova Road and Herbert Street. Upon arrival, first responders located the motorcyclist, who was critically injured.Continue Reading
A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Edwards Road and U.S. Highway 1 claimed the life of a 70-year-old man and left two others injured Monday afternoon, June 16, 2025. According to the Fort Pierce Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 12:13 p.m. when a white Kia Sportage drivenContinue Reading