Monthly Archives: November 2024
Former Mayoral Candidate Facing Federal Armed Robbery Charges
A former Tallahassee mayoral candidate is facing federal armed robbery charges after allegedly holding up a Dollar General. The suspect was arrested in May 2024. Police say he robbed the Dollar General on West Brevard Street and then fled out the back door disguised as an employee. The former mayoral candidate is now facing… Read More »
UWF Football Player Facing Sexual Assault Charges
A University of West Florida football player was arrested recently on sexual assault charges. The 21-year-old student is charged with two counts of sexual assault on a victim 18 or older. He’s facing a related count regarding video dissemination of the sexual encounter. Few details have been released at this time concerning the charges…. Read More »
Florida Firefighter Among Two Charged with Child Sex Crimes
A Hillsborough County fire lieutenant and a former state attorney’s office employee are both facing serious charges involving unlawful sex with a minor, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the couple, aged 39 and 37, both of Riverview, forced a 16-year-old to engage in sexual acts on April 27. The case… Read More »
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Charges of PPP and RAFT Fraud
A Florida resident who worked remotely for the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in 2022 has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in Boston. The defendant, of Brandon, Florida, worked with the Residential Aid to Families in Transition (RAFT) program for around six months while working for DHCD. RAFT provides funds… Read More »
