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New Smyrna Beach Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Child

New Smyrna Beach Police said a man has been charged with lewd acts on a child. Officers were called shortly after 7:40 p.m. Wednesday to Florida Memorial Hospital. The dispatcher advised that a child had reportedly been sexually abused. When police arrived at the hospital, they claim a witness told…

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Florida Corrections Officer Accused of Molesting Toddler At Daycare

A state prison corrections officer was arrested this week after being accused of molesting a young girl at an Ormond Beach-area day care he co-owned. The girl, who is now 9 years old, told her mother about the alleged abuse in April 2015, several years after it allegedly happened, the…

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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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FDLE Seizes 23 Pounds of Marijuana from Palm Coast Home

More than 20 pounds of marijuana, a semi-automatic pistol and $9,000 in cash were allegedly found Monday after agents raided a Flagler County home. Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Tri-County Narcotics Task Force, as well as Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies, apparently seized 23 pounds of marijuana…

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FDLE Arrests 42 Sex Offenders for Registration Violations

In a month and a half-long operation called “Summer Heat,” 42 sex offenders who violated registration laws were arrested. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released this statement: “Operation Summer Heat should send a strong message to all sex offenders that Florida law enforcement is serious about registration. We are…

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Kurt Busch Accused of Smashing Ex’s Head into Wall

Kurt Busch is accused of smashing his ex-girlfriend’s head against his motor home wall Sept. 26 at Dover International Speedway, according to the conclusions of a Kent County (Del.) family court commissioner who granted the woman’s request for a protective order last week. Busch is scheduled to race Sunday at…

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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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