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Key West Firefighter Arrested for Allegedly Having Cocaine in Truck

A Key West firefighter was caught with cocaine at work, according to police. The 26-year-old was arrested Friday on a felony charge of cocaine possession after a police dog alerted officers to a locker inside a bedroom where the man was staying. The K-9 also sniffed out the man’s truck…

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Former Plant City HS Quarterback Charged with Domestic Battery

A former standout high school quarterback in Tampa Bay is out on bond after being accused of beating his ex-girlfriend. The 29-year-old is facing domestic battery charges in connection with an incident in Key West earlier this month involving his girlfriend at the time. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…

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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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Former Key West Cop Gets Molestation Charges Dropped

A former Key West police officer who was recently accused of sexually abusing a minor will not be prosecuted on two charges of child molestation and one of lewd exhibition. Assistant State Attorney Val Winter, who had been prosecuting the case against the 42-year-old man, said that the charges were…

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Tips for Avoiding a DUI this New Year’s Eve

You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…

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A Dangerous State: Florida’s Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities

According to the most recent FBI Crime report, Florida is home to some pretty dangerous cities. The top 20 cities that were found to have the most violent crimes and property crimes are as follows:   Miami Beach, Florida   With a population of 91,066, the total reported crimes were…

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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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Man Sues Over ‘COPSLIE’ License Plate Rejection, Supreme Court Rules in His Favor

On Wednesday, New Hampshire’s highest court ruled that the state infringed the free speech rights of a man who wished to have “COPSLIE” on his license plate. The state Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of the man in a unanimous decision. The man said he wanted the vanity plate…

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Police Claim Monroe County Woman Tried to Strangle Child

A Rock Harbor woman was arrested Monday night after police claim she used a belt in an attempt to strangle a 10-year-old boy. According to reports, a second child witnessed the alleged incident and called a relative for help. The relative then called the Sheriff’s Office who responded to the…

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