Monticello Man Arrested for Murder in 2024 Shooting

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

Driver Arrested Months After Fatal Winter Haven DUI Crash

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

Second Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Outside Orlando’s Magic Mall

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

Student Arrested at LaBelle High School for Possessing BB Gun

A 17-year-old student at LaBelle High School was arrested this morning, April 15, 2025, after attempting to pass through the school’s weapons detection system with a BB gun and BBs in their backpack. School staff were alerted by the system and immediately notified the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) SchoolContinue Reading