Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Seth Bloom of Sarasota in connection with a multi-county construction fraud scheme that defrauded at least 13 victims across seven Florida counties, resulting in more than $3 million in losses. Bloom was arrested on June 25, 2025. During the executionContinue Reading
A bicycle stolen from the Beaches Town Center was recovered and returned to its owner in under 24 hours, thanks to surveillance video and license plate reader (LPR) technology used by the Neptune Beach Police Department. On June 29, 2025, at approximately 9:49 p.m., the victim reported that their bicycleContinue Reading
Two women have been arrested and charged with child neglect after two five-year-old children were found locked inside a shed in the early morning hours of June 28, 2025. Deputy S. Lawson responded to the 13500 block of NE US Highway 301 following a report from a concerned citizen. UponContinue Reading
An 18-year-old Mount Dora man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Leesburg man on Thursday evening, June 27, 2025. Leesburg Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Tuskegee Street at approximately 7:00 PM after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers andContinue Reading
Clay County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryan Perry was arrested on June 27, 2025, for Armed Sexual Battery following an investigation into an incident that occurred while he was responding to a theft call. On June 18, 2025, a female victim contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to report a theftContinue Reading
A traffic stop led to a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday evening, June 27, prompting a death investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began in North Port when a North Port Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop. The stop continued into Charlotte County and endedContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the South Florida State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) Task Force arrested Rolando Suarez, 57, of Miami, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Suarez faces four felony counts of possession of a firearm, weapon, and ammunition by a convicted felon. The investigation beganContinue Reading
Three suspects from Jacksonville have been arrested following a shooting at the Arby’s restaurant on Highway 90 West and a subsequent high-speed chase on I-75. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Deputies responded to the restaurant after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they foundContinue Reading
John James Sales, 29, a youth baseball coach and volunteer at church youth programs, was arrested on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, by Ocala Police Detective Drake. Sales faces charges of lewd or lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious conduct involving multiple juvenile victims. The investigation began on March 31, 2025,Continue Reading
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jackie Washington, 28, on June 24th following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and foot chase. Washington now faces charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, fleeing and eluding, possession of marijuana, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The incidentContinue Reading