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Don’t Get Arrested for Using Fireworks in Florida On NYE

The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…

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Avoid a DUI & Criminal Penalties Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…

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10 Arrested in Undercover Sting Targeting Unlicensed Contractors in Hernando County

A total of 10 people were arrested in an undercover operation cracking down on unlicensed contractors resulting in civil citations totaling $9,675. The sheriff’s office, working with the Hernando County Building Department, conducted a two-day sting from July 1-2 in order to combat what has been called a growing problem.…

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159 New Laws Begin in Florida Tuesday

Florida will have 159 new laws starting Tuesday that address various issues, including college tuition, corporate tax credits, abortions and sex offenders. One of the most prevalent laws is one that aims to protect children and others from dangerous sex offenders. The laws are intended to keep the most violent…

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Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Boca College Bar Site for Nearly 100 Arrests since its Opening in June

A bar popular with college students in downtown Boca Raton was the scene of two fights earlier this month, and has been the place of nearly a hundred arrests since its opening last June, according to Boca Raton police records. Police are now saying that the high number of disturbances at…

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Dixie, Levy & Gilchrist County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Why You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Levy, Gilchrist & Dixie County

If you have been arrested for or charged with a crime in Dixie, Levy or Gilchrist County, it is important to that you obtain legal representation as soon as possible. Why? Despite the severity of the charges you face, a good criminal defense lawyer can explain your rights throughout all…

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Florida Airboat Captain Who Lost Hand to Gator Charged with Unlawful Feeding :: Whittel & Melton

A 63-year-old Florida airboat captain who lost his hand to a 9-foot alligator in June was recently charged with unlawfully feeding that same gator. According to reports, the man was attacked in the Everglades while leading a boat tour for an Indiana family. The family claims the man was holding…

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South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton :: Pompano Beach Woman Ordered not to Abuse 911 for Non-Emergency Calls

A 44-year-old Pompano Beach woman accused of placing 15 calls to 911 laced with racial slurs was ordered by a Broward judge Wednesday to not dial 911 for non-emergencies and to undergo a mental health evaluation. The woman was arrested Tuesday and charged for misusing the 911 system after allegedly…

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