Baby rescued, suspect killed during human trafficking operation with ties to Tampa: FDLE

An 11-month-old baby was rescued after a months-long human trafficking operation that led to the death of its suspected human trafficker, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida for 2nd time this month, records show

Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida for a second time this month, just a week after he was booked into the Orange County Jail on a drug trafficking charge.

Convicted felon, known gang member arrested for drug trafficking: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted felon and known gang member on Wednesday after serving a search warrant in Apollo Beach.

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

Florida authorities seize over 250 illegal gambling machines, $120K in Operation Silent Spin

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the dismantling of three illegal gambling arcades last week in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Homeland Security Investigations.

PA sex offender arrested in Florida, found living in makeshift hut in the woods

Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.

Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says

A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.