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Orange County Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect Outside Walmart on East Colonial Drive

Shortly afterward, the deputy can be heard on body-worn camera footage warning the suspect at least three times, “Don’t reach,”…

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FDLE Arrests Leesburg Man on 10 Counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Leesburg man faces 10 felony counts after FDLE arrested him in connection with an ongoing investigation into the possession…

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Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison

“Stitching Freedom” isn’t scary or particularly scared-straight-ish, and there’s a bit of humor at the end in Tyler’s post-prison memories…

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Apopka Man Arrested on Six Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges After FDLE, NCMEC Cybertip Investigation

David Keith Beck Jr. was taken into custody as part of FDLE’s statewide child exploitation initiative, which focuses on identifying…

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Operation Recovers 122 Missing Children; Raises Equity Questions in Central Florida

While state officials emphasized the size and success of the operation, they released few specifics about the children involved, including…

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Central Florida Law Enforcement Leaders Among Graduates of State’s Prestigious Chief Executive Seminar

“Chiefs and corrections leaders today are managing more than crime — they’re managing people, perceptions, and partnerships,” said an FDLE…

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The Hidden Deaths: Why Florida’s Law Enforcement Killings Rarely Appear in Public Crime Data

In contrast, states such as California and Texas publish every officer-involved shooting, justified or not, in open databases. Florida does…

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FDLE’S Cyber Division offers resources, prevention tips to help prevent Floridians from becoming cyber-crime victims

"In the digital age, security begins with awareness. Protect your data like you protect your home—lock your devices, guard your…

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Estero Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Arrested on Embezzlement; Stalking Charges

On January 29, 2025, search warrants were executed at Sibert’s home, where items purchased with task force credit cards were…

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Orlando Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at Luminary Green Park

Moments later, officers opened fire. Hale was pronounced dead at the scene.

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