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Woman Killed in Deputy Shooting Identified

Authorities have identified Rosalia Hodges, 59, as the woman killed in a deputy-involved shooting in Orange County's Dr. Phillips area.…

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Altamonte Springs Man Arrested on 20 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

FDLE arrested an Altamonte Springs man on 20 counts tied to alleged child sexual abuse material after investigators traced a…

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Sanford Man Arrested on 100+ Charges in FDLE Child Exploitation Case Involving AI-Generated Images

According to FDLE, the investigation began on Jan. 27, 2026, after agents received more than 70 cyber tips from the…

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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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