Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Parents Could Face Charges for Ignoring “No-Swim” Warnings
After a Fourth of July weekend that saw a record number of beach rescues, Florida authorities are warning parents to heed “no swim” red flag warnings or else face the possibility of criminal charges for endangering the welfare of their children. Florida flies two red flags to signal the most severe conditions in the… Read More »
Juveniles From Buffalo Accused of Causing Major Damage to Florida Golf Course
Two juveniles from Buffalo are accused of seriously damaging a Florida golf course, according to a recent news article. The juveniles are accused of damaging the golf course with construction vehicles that were left on the property. The estimated total amount of damage was valued at $33,000. Witnesses from a nearby business recorded the… Read More »
14-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder as Adult
A 14-year-old is facing attempted first-degree murder charges after firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle. One other teen was seriously injured in the shooting. The teen will be charged as an adult. These are very serious charges. Florida treats the crime of attempted first-degree murder the same way it would charge the crime… Read More »
Tallahassee Woman Charged with Battery for Throwing Drink at Elected Official
A Tallahassee woman was charged with battery on an elected official after recognizing Matt Gaetz at a winery and throwing her drink at him. According to the report, the drink struck Gaetz in his shoulder and then struck another man who was near Gaetz at the time of the drink-throwing incident. While neither man… Read More »
Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Mishandling Classified Documents
Donald Trump is facing federal charges for allegedly mishandling classified documents that were uncovered at his Mar a Lago Hotel. He is further accused of not giving the documents back when the federal government asked him to. This is a first in our country’s history. Never before has a former U.S. president faced federal… Read More »
Claims Adjuster Facing Multiple Insurance Fraud Charges
A former claims adjuster has been charged with 11 counts of insurance fraud, 1 count of organized fraud, and 11 counts of grand theft relating to a scheme to defraud her employer, Progressive Insurance, out of a reported $24,000 in falsified insurance claims. Prosecutors say that the 41-year-old woman was responsible for using the… Read More »
3 Charged With Sex Trafficking After Child Sex Sting
Three individuals in Georgia have been charged with sex trafficking after attempting to meet up with a minor that they were speaking to online. The sting was conducted by the Crimes Against Children Task Force and several other Georgia agencies. 13 cases were established out of 43 exchanges resulting in 4 arrests. The final… Read More »
14-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder To Face Adult Charges
A recent news story discussed a 14-year-old who was charged with attempted murder for shooting up a vehicle with another teen in it. At the time, he was accompanied by a 16-year-old. It is highly unlikely that Florida will charge the teen as a minor. Florida has a track record for charging youths as… Read More »
Corrections Officer Faces Charges Of Sexually Abusing Female Inmates
A sixth employee from Dublin correctional facility has been charged with the sexual abuse of inmates. In this case, the former corrections officer was charged with the abuse of three inmates in their prison cells and in a laundry room. While individuals are taking the blame and being thrown under the bus for this… Read More »
New Rule Would Ban Sale Of Assault Weapons To Those Under 25
New evidence showing that the majority of mass shootings are committed by those under the age of 25 has some Florida rule making people think that they can create an arbitrary age restriction on the sale of these weapons. Under the new rule, which is nowhere close to passing yet, the sale of AR-15s… Read More »
