After a year-long investigation, Eric Bartolozzi, owner of Serene Pavers and Stonescaping, Inc., was arrested on November 1, 2024, in Cody, Wyoming, in connection with a series of abandoned paving projects in Volusia County. He faces multiple charges, including Money Laundering Exceeding $100,000, Organized Scheme to Defraud exceeding $50,000, andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – On the eve of Election Day, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to blast a ballot initiative that would create a recreational marijuana program in the state. DeSantis made appearances in Miami and Orlando on Monday and urged voters to reject Amendment 3, which would create aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – According to Florida data, 5.35 million voters cast ballots early after early voting ended on Saturday, up 38.14% from 2016. Data from the Florida secretary of state’s office shows 2.83 million votes have been cast via mail, up 3.74% from the 2016 election when former PresidentContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A group of Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, have filed election integrity bills related to the border crisis. Gaetz filed the “Judicial Action to Impose Liability for Alien Voters Act,” known as the JAIL for Alien Voters Act, to ensure that everyContinue Reading
Early on November 1, 2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Central Blvd. and Orange Ave. Moments later, a second shooting was observed by officers south of Washington Street on Orange Avenue, resulting in a total of eight victims shot. Tragically,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – When Florida voters go to the polls on Tuesday, two ballot initiatives and a U.S. Senate race represent the marquee contests. Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is locked in a relatively tight race with Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and is running behind poll numbersContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A poll released by Florida Atlantic University shows former President Donald Trump with a big lead in the presidential race and also has good news for incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. The poll of 913 registered voters by the Florida Atlantic University Political Communication and PublicContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest of Patrol Officer John Burgos on charges of battery and false imprisonment. The arrest occurred on the afternoon of October 30, 2024, while Burgos was on duty. Burgos, who has been with JSO for over six years, was dispatched to a callContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has concluded a series of burglary investigations involving a suspect who reportedly engaged female victims. The investigation revealed that multiple residences on the city’s Westside, specifically in the San Juan Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard area, were targeted. The suspect primarily entered through unsecured access pointsContinue Reading
On October 24, 2024, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested 75-year-old Michael Coburn for multiple counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Coburn’s arrest is the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by Detective Patrick Martin of the CCSO High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) in partnership with theContinue Reading