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Handcuffs rest on an American flag and a stack of dollar bills, representing crime and punishment in the United States.

Handcuffs rest on an American flag and a stack of dollar bills, representing crime and punishment in the United States.

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Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Faces Prison for Stealing Over $500,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 9:35 PM

A top-down view of a black pistol, a rifle, a magazine, and several loose bullets on a tan surface

A top-down view of a black pistol, a rifle, a magazine, and several loose bullets on a tan surface

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From Florida to Trinidad: How a Transnational Criminal Leader’s Gun Smuggling Ring Was Shut Down

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 7:41 PM

A person in an orange prison jumpsuit is being led by a guard while in handcuffs

A person in an orange prison jumpsuit is being led by a guard while in handcuffs

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Inmates Face 20 Years for Retaliation: How a Jailhouse Assault Unfolded

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 7:36 PM

A stack of manila file folders labeled "Washington Administrative Files" sits on a desk.

A stack of manila file folders labeled "Washington Administrative Files" sits on a desk.

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Air Force Major Steven Mack Sentenced to Prison for CSAM Possession, Ordered to Pay $82,500 in Restitution and Fines

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 4:16 PM

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Low-angle view of a woman standing outside.

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Escaped Felon’s Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Recapture: What Happens Now?

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 4:15 PM

A male judge in a courtroom uses a smartphone while holding a gavel.

A male judge in a courtroom uses a smartphone while holding a gavel.

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Ex-Orlando School Employee Gets 14 Years in Prison for Enticing 13-Year-Old Student

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 4:13 PM

A lawyer explains legal documents to a client.

A lawyer explains legal documents to a client.

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Fentanyl Trafficking: Davenport Man Gets Six Years in Prison After Orlando Drug Ring Probe

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 4:11 PM

Hands in rusty chains holding a gun, depicting the arrest of a robber.

Hands in rusty chains holding a gun, depicting the arrest of a robber.

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Florida Man Faces 15 Years After Guilty Plea in Firearm Case: How Law Enforcement Is Taking Action

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 10:44 AM

A person in a black mask and hoodie holds a credit card while typing on a laptop

A person in a black mask and hoodie holds a credit card while typing on a laptop

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Guatemalan National Convicted of Identity Theft: How She Duped the System for a Construction Job

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 10:01 AM

A person wearing a dark jacket holds a handgun in a dimly lit hallway

A person wearing a dark jacket holds a handgun in a dimly lit hallway

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Armed Robbery Charges Filed: How a Florida Duo Allegedly Terrorized Tampa and Seffner Businesses

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 9:35 PM

Two police officers stand next to each other, one writing on a piece of paper, with a car in the background

Two police officers stand next to each other, one writing on a piece of paper, with a car in the background

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Ex-Kissimmee Cop Convicted: How He Exploited His Badge for Child Abuse Material

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 9:19 PM

A hand holds a syringe filled with a dark liquid over a table with a pile of white powder and pills

A hand holds a syringe filled with a dark liquid over a table with a pile of white powder and pills

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Fentanyl Dealer Traveous Anderson Pleads Guilty: How a Prior Conviction Led to a Decade-Long Prison Sentence

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 5:26 PM

A digital illustration depicts a person reaching out a hand towards a glowing screen with a shadowy figure on the other side.

A digital illustration depicts a person reaching out a hand towards a glowing screen with a shadowy figure on the other side.

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10 Years in Prison? Florida Man Faces Trial in Child Enticement Case

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 3:46 PM

A courtroom sketch shows a man in a suit seated at a table, facing away from the viewer

A courtroom sketch shows a man in a suit seated at a table, facing away from the viewer

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El Mayo’s Downfall: How the Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder’s Guilty Plea Impacts the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 1:03 PM

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Kaseya Center - Miami Heat

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Ex-Miami Heat Security Officer’s $1.9M Jersey Heist: How He Exploited His Access

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 12:59 PM

A person is handcuffed behind their back, with a large package of drugs and evidence on a table in front of them

A person is handcuffed behind their back, with a large package of drugs and evidence on a table in front of them

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Tampa Man Gets Over 21 Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 12:48 PM

A person exchanges money with another person, likely for drugs, on a city street.

A person exchanges money with another person, likely for drugs, on a city street.

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Florida Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking: How Law Enforcement Is Fighting Back

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 11:24 AM

A person's hands pour a white powder from a small bag onto a piece of foil

A person's hands pour a white powder from a small bag onto a piece of foil

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California Man Gets Nearly 18 Years in Prison for Florida Meth Ring: How the Scheme Unraveled

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 10:16 AM

A black and white photograph of a child's hand reaching out with the palm facing the camera, while their face is blurred and out of focus in the background.

A black and white photograph of a child's hand reaching out with the palm facing the camera, while their face is blurred and out of focus in the background.

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Oregon Man Indicted on Federal Charges: How Online Grooming Led to Life in Prison Sentence

byEditorial Staff

August 26, 2025, 4:43 PM

Close-up of a young boy holding a mobile phone.

Close-up of a young boy holding a mobile phone.

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Jacksonville Man Gets 50 Years for Child Sex Abuse Material: How Investigators Used Facebook to Uncover the Crimes

byEditorial Staff

August 26, 2025, 4:15 PM