Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
8 arrested in multi-million dollar fraud investigation
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Gov. DeSantis, First Lady announce more than $200 million for Florida cancer research and treatment
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state.
DeSantis, First Lady announce cancer research funding
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state. The state is allocating $132.5 million to the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, $30 million for a new Cancer Connect Collaborative Incubator and will continue to fund the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, providing $60 million.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state. The state is allocating $132.5 million to the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, $30 million for a new Cancer Connect Collaborative Incubator and will continue to fund the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, providing $60 million.
Roof of Melbourne community center collapses
No injuries were reported after the roof collapsed at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, Florida.
No injuries were reported after the roof collapsed at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, Florida.
Sentencing set for 2 teen suspects in triple murder case
Tahj Brewton and Robert Robinson, who were 16 and 17 at the time of the triple murders in Marion County in 2023, are expected to be sentenced Wednesday.
Tahj Brewton and Robert Robinson, who were 16 and 17 at the time of the triple murders in Marion County in 2023, are expected to be sentenced Wednesday.
Bodycam shows violent Jacksonville arrest, sparks excessive force debate
Newly released footage shows the violent arrest of a 22-year-old man during a February traffic stop by Jacksonville deputies, sparking renewed scrutiny of the department’s use of force.
Newly released footage shows the violent arrest of a 22-year-old man during a February traffic stop by Jacksonville deputies, sparking renewed scrutiny of the department’s use of force.
Tropical depression could form over Gulf later this week, forecasters say
A tropical depression could form later this week in the Gulf, but meteorologists say the system poses no threat to Florida.
A tropical depression could form later this week in the Gulf, but meteorologists say the system poses no threat to Florida.
Lightning strike collapses ceiling onto man sleeping in Florida home
A lightning strike ripped through the roof of an Ormond Beach home over the weekend, collapsing part of the ceiling directly onto a man who was lying in bed.
A lightning strike ripped through the roof of an Ormond Beach home over the weekend, collapsing part of the ceiling directly onto a man who was lying in bed.
Thief steals $30K in Pokémon cards from DeLand store in 75-second smash-and-grab
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
Thief steals $30K in Pok?mon cards from Florida store
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pok?mon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pok?mon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
Roof collapses at Melbourne community center
A roof collapse at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne sent 20 people scrambling for safety Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, city officials said.
A roof collapse at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne sent 20 people scrambling for safety Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, city officials said.
Lightning strike causes roof collapse, debris falls on homeowner
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay spoke to the Ormond Beach homeowner who's roof collapsed and fell on him after lightning struck his home.
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay spoke to the Ormond Beach homeowner who's roof collapsed and fell on him after lightning struck his home.
Officer stripped of duty after arrest video goes viral
A Jacksonville Police officer was stripped of his duty after a video of an arrest went viral. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest after the police department released their bodycam footage of the arrest.
A Jacksonville Police officer was stripped of his duty after a video of an arrest went viral. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest after the police department released their bodycam footage of the arrest.
California duo accused of scamming Florida woman out of nearly $500K
Two California residents have been arrested in connection with an elaborate financial scam that cost a Volusia County woman nearly half a million dollars, authorities announced Tuesday.
Two California residents have been arrested in connection with an elaborate financial scam that cost a Volusia County woman nearly half a million dollars, authorities announced Tuesday.
Florida babysitter arrested, left infant in car seat, alone outside business
A Florida babysitter has been arrested and charged with child neglect after she mistakenly left one of the kids she was caring for ? a 3-month-old baby ? outside in a hot parking lot, still strapped into a car seat, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest on the case.
A Florida babysitter has been arrested and charged with child neglect after she mistakenly left one of the kids she was caring for ? a 3-month-old baby ? outside in a hot parking lot, still strapped into a car seat, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest on the case.
Roof collapses at Melbourne community center
Twenty people were reportedly inside a community center in Melbourne, Florida, when the roof collapsed, a city spokesperson tells FOX 35 News.
Twenty people were reportedly inside a community center in Melbourne, Florida, when the roof collapsed, a city spokesperson tells FOX 35 News.
Florida infant left strapped in car seat, alone outside business; babysitter arrested
A Florida babysitter has been arrested and charged with child neglect after she mistakenly left one of the kids she was caring for – a 3-month-old baby – outside in a hot parking lot, still strapped into a car seat, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri.
A Florida babysitter has been arrested and charged with child neglect after she mistakenly left one of the kids she was caring for – a 3-month-old baby – outside in a hot parking lot, still strapped into a car seat, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri.
Eustis police host presser after babysitter arrest
A 46-year-old babysitter, Wendy Michelle Kirk, was arrested after allegedly leaving an infant unattended on hot asphalt outside an Eustis business. The baby was found by a witness and transported to the hospital but showed no medical issues. Kirk was charged with child neglect and released on $2,000 bond as the Department of Children and Families launched an investigation.
A 46-year-old babysitter, Wendy Michelle Kirk, was arrested after allegedly leaving an infant unattended on hot asphalt outside an Eustis business. The baby was found by a witness and transported to the hospital but showed no medical issues. Kirk was charged with child neglect and released on $2,000 bond as the Department of Children and Families launched an investigation.
What is 'Door Kick Challenge'? Florida teen kicks house door in, shoots airsoft gun, deputies say
Known as the “Door Kick Challenge," the trend — popular on TikTok and other platforms — involves teens running up to a home, kicking the front door loudly, and running off, often while recording the incident for social media views.
Known as the “Door Kick Challenge," the trend — popular on TikTok and other platforms — involves teens running up to a home, kicking the front door loudly, and running off, often while recording the incident for social media views.