Monthly Archives: September 2024
Florida Keys Tourism PR Head Facing 28 Criminal Charges
A Florida man whose public relations firm was tasked to help promote the Florida Keys to prospective visitors from around the world is now facing more than two dozen criminal charges over allegations that he made false statements concerning payments to a non-existent company. The criminal complaint against the defendant comes months after an… Read More »
Husband and Wife Charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact with a Minor
A Hillsborough County fire lieutenant and a former state attorney’s office employee have both been arrested and charged with unlawful sex with a minor, according to the state police. Deputies say that the couple, both of Riverview, forced a 16-year-old to engage in sexual acts on April 27. The arrest report says that the… Read More »
Hillsborough County Police Arrest Man on Retail Theft Charges
A Hillsborough County man has been arrested and charged with several crimes after perpetrating what police call “an organized scheme to defraud.” According to police, the defendant would swap barcodes out for cheaper items at Lowe’s and then sell the items on social media. The police have identified the man as a habitual offender…. Read More »
Riviera Beach Police Officer Faces Aggravated Battery Charges
A Riviera Beach police officer has resigned after being charged with aggravated battery in an incident that occurred while he was off duty. According to the arrest report, police say that in October 2023, the officer was off-duty when he responded to reports of a home theft in Riviera Beach. While searching for the… Read More »
