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- MISSINGArrestTrenton Man Arrested For Child Pornography
A Trenton man was arrested after the Levy County Sheriff's Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding apparent child sexual abuse material.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- WANTEDFlorida Laboratory Vice President and Marketer Convicted of Medicare Fraud for COVID-19 Testing Scheme
A Florida man who was the Vice President of a testing laboratory was convicted for his role in a fraud scheme that took advantage of patients who wanted COVID-19 tests during the pandemic.
- DEVELOPINGArrestObservant Business Owner Helps Detectives Uncover Elderly Exploitation Scheme
Two individuals were arrested and are accused of exploiting an elderly woman and her late husband, allegedly stealing over $361,000. A business owner helped uncover the alleged scheme.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- DEVELOPINGArrestFCSO Arrests Man Who Booked a Staycation Using Client’s Credit Card
A Palm Coast man was arrested after being accused of using a client's credit card to pay for hotel stays and make payments to his cleaning business. He is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, use of another person's identification, and petit theft.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- DEVELOPINGPublic Safety AlertSCAM ALERT: SCAMMERS IMPERSONATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Levy County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers, threatening arrest to obtain money.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- DEVELOPINGArrestChiefland area man arrest for Sexual Battery.
Waylon James Mitchell was arrested by Levy County deputies after an adult female reported being sexually battered at his Chiefland area residence on August 29, 2026. She accused Mitchell of sexual battery while she was intoxicated and unable to function.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- DEVELOPINGArrestSexual Battery Arrest
Brian L. Pavluchuk was arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office on July 24, 2026, in connection with a sexual battery investigation involving a child. He is accused of multiple sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation charges.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- COURTSHomicideWATSON FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR 2024 MURDER OF MAN OUTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Roderick Kelvin Watson Jr., 36, was found guilty by a jury of premeditated first-degree murder for the 2024 killing of a 32-year-old man outside a middle school and sentenced to life in prison.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSCourtsCASE UPDATE: Palm Coast Man Who Had Over 16,000 Files of Child Sexual Abuse Material Sentenced to Prison
A Palm Coast man, 64, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in state prison after pleading guilty to 30 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. He will also register as a sex offender.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSHomicideCONVICTED FELON FOUND GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER
A 51-year-old multi-time convicted felon was found guilty by jurors of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm in a 2020 Hernando County case. He will be sentenced later.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSCourtsFather and Son Convicted in Classic Car Consignment Fraud Scheme
A father and son were convicted after a trial for racketeering and organized fraud related to their classic car consignment business.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- PUBLIC SAFETYDrugsDrug Overdose Investigation Leads to 15-Year Prison Sentence
Bradley Lane, 50, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading to manslaughter following a drug overdose investigation where one person died.
- PUBLIC SAFETYArrestMulti-Agency Internet Crimes Investigation Leads to 27 Arrests, 247 Charges
A multi-agency internet crimes investigation led by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office resulted in 27 arrests and 247 charges, including allegations of child sexual abuse material offenses and registration violations.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- PUBLIC SAFETYHomicidePartial Remains Found Near Skyway Bridge
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after partial human remains, identified as an adult woman, were recovered from the water near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
- PUBLIC SAFETYHomicideDeath Investigation (Drowning)
Manatee County detectives are investigating a drowning that occurred near Passage Key off Anna Maria Island on September 18, 2026. A swimmer went underwater after encountering a rapidly incoming tide and large wave.
- PUBLIC SAFETYCourtsVenice Man Sentenced to 92 Years in Prison
A Venice man was sentenced to 92.75 years in prison after being convicted on 83 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- PUBLIC SAFETYDrugsConvicted Felon Arrested for Drug and Weapon Possession
A Sarasota man was arrested after a traffic stop and subsequent search revealed various narcotics and a firearm. He is charged with drug possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and driving with a suspended license.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- UPDATEHomicideUPDATE: Suspicious Death Leads to Murder Arrest
A 34-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 44-year-old woman. He was already in custody on an attempted murder charge involving a 15-year-old.
Allegation — not a conviction.
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