Community Chips in to Buy Car For Local Man with “Incredible Work Ethic”
A Paisley, Florida man was surprised when he found out what his community did for him after walking over 10 miles each way to work.
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Governor Scott Declares State of Emergency
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Emily early morning of July 31. The declaration came when Tropical Depression Six was upgraded to Tropical Storm Emily. Thirty-one Florida counties are affected by this order, including Hillsborough County. A state of emergency allows the state more flexibility to work with local governments in preparations for the upcoming storm. Florida’s National Guard is…
Law Enforcement Responds to Trump’s Call to Not be “Too Nice” to Suspects
TAVARES, Fla. – Local officials have stopped short of criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent speech where he encouraged law enforcement officers not to be “too nice” with suspects during their arrest. But they were quick to point out they do not intentionally try to injure suspects during their arrests. “Leesburg officers are trained to treat all individuals, including arrestees, with respect and dignity,” said Lt. Joe Iozzi, Leesburg police spokesman. “That…
Man Responsible for Killing Family in 2015 Lake County Accident Finally Arrested
PALM BEACH, Fla. – A man who was responsible for three deaths in Lake County back in 2015 has finally been caught and arrested according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. Troopers arrested 26-year-old James Geoffrey Dameron when he attempted to flee from troopers on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County on Tuesday. Troopers and Seminole County Deputies located Dameron traveling southbound on the Turnpike in a white Mercedes SUV…
Troopers Arrest Twins with Stolen Car and Identities
LAKE CITY, Fla. – Troopers arrested twins after spotting a stolen vehicle in the Busy Bee Gas Station parking lot Tuesday afternoon and found more than just a stolen vehicle. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, a Trooper spotted a vehicle in the Busy Bee parking lot located at 4772 US 41 that matched the description of a vehicle that had been reported stolen on May 30 out of Ft….
Troopers Searching for Hillsborough Hit-and-Run Suspect
TAMPA – Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident which left a woman hospitalized Sunday morning according to an FHP report. Troopers responded to a multi-vehicle accident near the intersection of US Highway 41 and Palm River Road in Tampa at 10:40 am Sunday morning where an unknown suspect reportedly ran into a 2008 Toyota Tundra and caused the pickup truck to strike another…
Accused Cop Killer, Markeith Loyd, Captured!
ORLANDO – The man accused of killing an Orlando police officer and his pregnant ex-girlfriend has been captured after several weeks on the run. Loyd was captured Tuesday night just a short while after US Marshall’s raised the reward to $125,000, for any information leading to his arrest. Loyd is shown in a video by @LSeabrookWFTV being led into the Orlando Police Department by Deputies and Orlando Police officers. BREAKING:…
Man Arrested After Kidnapping a Lyft Driver
ORLANDO – Troopers arrested a man after allegedly kidnapping a Lyft driver against her will early Tuesday morning according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. FHP Trooper Franco reported that they were driving out of the parking lot of the FHP station near Semoran Boulevard and Kalmia Drive when a car approached and a woman exited the vehicle stating that she was a Lyft driver and was in fear for her life. According to…
Troopers Warn Against Traffic Citation Scam
TALLAHASSEE – The holidays are packed with joy, cheer, and scams. This year, a new scam has been brought to the attention of the Florida Highway Patrol and troopers are now warning consumers to beware. Like most scams, the Traffic Citation Scam starts with an email. The email is designed to make it look like it came from the Florida DHSMV and states that the recipient has a past due traffic…
Man Crashed Car in Residents Yard, Wanted for Murder
BUSHNELL – Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office were surprised when the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations contacted them about a man they had in custody. According to a press release, Deputies responded to a home in Bushnell located on SW 78th Avenue in reference to a man who had crashed in the backyard of a resident’s home on Wednesday, December 7. The man, identified as 27-year-old Jeremy Lee Fleming was…