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Conviction of Gang Leader Secured in Central Florida

The conviction of a "Sex Money Murder" gang leader was secured in Central Florida in a multi-agency racketeering investigation.
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Honduran National Convicted of Aggravated Identity Theft, Fraud in Central Florida

A Honduran national was convicted of aggravated identity theft and associated fraud charges in Central Florida. 
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Tampa Man Sentenced for Stealing More Than $500,000 in COVID Relief Funds

A Tampa man was sentenced for stealing more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds. 
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Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

A Central Florida woman was sentenced for distributing methamphetamine.
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Volusia Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Arrested Out-of-State

A Volusia Sheriff's Office sergeant was arrested out-of-state and was pulled from road patrol duties in Central Florida. 
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Bethune-Cookman University Launches Phase Two of Lilly Grant Initiative

Bethune-Cookman University recently announced the launch of Phase Two of its Lilly Grant initiative, “Equipping Leaders for Ministry.”
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14Fifty NeoCity Apartments in Kissimmee Listed for Sale

14Fifty NeoCity Apartments in Kissimmee is listed for sale and available for purchase. 
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Coast Guard Cutter Returned to Florida after Escorting Seized Motor Tanker

A Coast Guard cutter returned to Florida after recently escorting a seized motor tanker.
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Central Florida Mother Sentenced for Murder of Son

A Central Florida mother was sentenced for the murder of her son, who was covered in bruises and burn marks.
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Super Speeder Trying to Get to Miami Busted in Central Florida

A super speeder was busted in Central Florida on his way to Miami to celebrate his girlfriend's birthday. 
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Man Arrested for 2022 Tampa Homicide

A man was recently arrested for a 2022 Tampa homicide. 
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Used Real-Time Translation Technology

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shared a recent success story that demonstrates how real-time translation technology is enhancing communication.
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Man Sentenced for Sex, Phone Videos with Runaway in Central Florida

A man was sentenced for having sex and recording phone videos with a runaway in Central Florida. 
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Central Florida Man Arrested for Firing Gun in Crowd ‘To Make Fireworks’

A Central Florida man was arrested for firing a gun in a crowd "to make fireworks," according to local law enforcement. 
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Newest GPS Satellite Strengthening Warfighter Connectivity

Lockheed Martin's newest GPS satellite successfully made it to orbit, strengthening warfighter connectivity. 
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Central Florida Man Arrested for Shooting Dog

A Central Florida man was arrested for shooting a dog, he said in retaliation after it attacked his dog.
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Central Florida Woman’s Grandson Sentenced for Her Stabbing Death

A Central Florida woman's grandson was convicted of murder and sentenced for her stabbing death. 
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Hillsborough County School Bus Aide Arrested for Child Abuse

A Hillsborough County school bus aide was recently arrested for child abuse involving a 9-year-old nonverbal autistic victim.
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Central Florida Man in Stolen Truck Got in Crash, Threatened Violence on Victims

A Central Florida man in a stolen truck got in a crash and then threatened violence on other crash victims before being arrested.
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Man Arrested in Central Florida for Impersonating Law Enforcement

A man was arrested in Central Florida for impersonating law enforcement.
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Central Florida Nursing Home Director Arrested for Stealing Jewelry from Resident

A Central Florida nursing home director was arrested for stealing jewelry from a resident. 
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Train Struck, Killed Teen in Central Florida

A CSX train struck and killed a teen who was walking along the railroad tracks in Central Florida. 
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Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Murder of Roommate with Hammer

A Central Florida woman was sentenced for the murder of her roommate, who was bludgeoned to death with a hammer. 
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Florida Man Sentenced for High-Speed Chase in Stolen Law Enforcement Vehicle

A Florida man was sentenced for a high-speed chase in a stolen law enforcement vehicle. 
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Central Florida Congressman Marries New Wife

Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto married his new wife, Sheyla Asencios, who previously served on his campaign and as his District Director.
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Gasparilla Invasion of Pirates in Tampa: Details for 2026 Event

The Gasparilla invasion of pirates in Tampa is happening today, and here are the details and important information for the 2026 event. 
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Legal Alcohol Zone Map for Gasparilla 2026

The City of Tampa released the legal alcohol zone map for Gasparilla 2026. 
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Suspect Arrested in Triple Homicide at Subdivision near Kissimmee

A suspect was arrested in a triple homicide at a subdivision near Kissimmee in Central Florida. 
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Man Sentenced for Murder, Robbery with Firearm in Central Florida

A man was sentenced for murder and robbery with a firearm in Central Florida, killing the victim for less than a hundred dollars. 
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16-Year-Old Missing for Days in Polk County

A 16-year-old is missing in Polk County, as the Sheriff's office confirmed he was last seen on January 22, 2026.
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