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There were 1,351 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,925 in the last 365 days.

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507 Press Releases
  • Published on January 24, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

    FDLE Capitol Police Officer Angela Ormerod provides information on swatting

    For Immediate Release January 24, 2024   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After a nationwide increase of swatting calls, FDLE Capitol Police Officer Angela Ormerod is providing information to Floridians about swatting and what to do if it happens to you.    Swatting is …

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  • Published on January 16, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

    FDLE graduates 22 from its Advanced Leadership Program

      Julie Balke Office of Statewide Intelligence   Megan Centeno Pensacola Regional Operations Center   Nicholas Coutu Jacksonville Regional Operations Center   Tamara Dizdarevic Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center   Jeff Foggy Tallahassee Regional …

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  • Published on January 13, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

    FDLE recognizes National AMBER Alert Awareness Day

    For Immediate Release January 13, 2024   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, January 13, is AMBER Alert Awareness Day.  Florida was the second state in the nation to develop a statewide AMBER Alert establishing its AMBER Plan in 2000. AMBER Alerts are issued in …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 23:46 GMT

    FDLE arrests sex offender for online solicitation

    For Immediate Release January 11, 2024   PENSACOLA, Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Charles Alvey, 51 of Pensacola, for use of a computer to seduce a minor, transmission of material harmful to a minor, use of a …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

    FDLE arrests Arcadia man for human trafficking arrest

    For Immediate Release January 11, 2024   ARCADIA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) yesterday arrested Todd William Backer, 65, of Arcadia, on two counts of human trafficking, two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation of a minor …

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  • Published on January 11, 2024 - 16:33 GMT

    FDLE arrests former DCF investigator for falsifying records

    For Immediate Release January 10, 2024 NAPLES, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) this week arrested Trevor Wayne McKenzie, 27, of Ava Maria, on one felony count of falsifying Department of Children and Family Services records. …

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  • Published on January 10, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

    FDLE Commissioner Glass thanks members for 2023 accomplishments

    For Immediate Release January 10, 2024    TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As we move into the new year, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is highlighting some of its members’ most significant 2023 accomplishments.   FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said, “ …

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  • Published on December 27, 2023 - 15:58 GMT

    FDLE seeks public's help in locating Brian Klecha

    For Immediate Release December 27, 2023   TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents continue to investigate the 2017 disappearance of Brian Edward Klecha of Polk County, and the public can help.   FDLE Tampa Bay agents believe …

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  • Published on December 21, 2023 - 18:27 GMT

    FDLE arrests paid petition circulators for petition fraud crimes

    For Immediate Release December 21, 2023   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested three paid petition circulators for petition fraud crimes across the state. Together, the circulators submitted dozens of falsified …

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  • Published on December 20, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

    FDLE arrests DCF employee for falsifying home visit records

    For Immediate Release December 20, 2023   FORT PIERCE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested April Diamond Hawk, 52, of Fort Pierce, on three felony counts of falsifying Department of Children and Family Services records, and one …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

    Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy Class 55

    For Immediate Release December 15, 2023   COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI) announces the graduation of 44 first-line supervisors today from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 55. These graduates serve in …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

    Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 36 Graduation

    For Immediate Release December 18, 2023   SANFORD, Fla.  – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the graduation of 30 law enforcement analysts from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy. These graduates serve crime intelligence analyst …

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  • Published on December 15, 2023 - 15:29 GMT

    Hernando County and FDLE launch Rapid DNA technology

    For Immediate Release December 15, 2023   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – When the Hernando County Sheriff’s Department launched its new Rapid DNA device in November, it marked the first usage of the technology in the new FDLE Rapid DNA Booking program.   Hernando …

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  • Published on December 14, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

    FDLE arrests Texas man on child sexual assault material charges

    For Immediate Release December 14, 2023 MIAMI – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Pedro Miyares, 40, in Richmond, Texas Wednesday on 10 counts of possession of child sexual assault material charges. Homeland Security Investigations …

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  • Published on December 7, 2023 - 18:56 GMT

    Criminal justice leaders graduate from Chief Executive Seminar Class 56

    For Immediate Release December 7, 2023   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 18 chief executives from the Chief Executive Seminar today. The graduates, who represent criminal justice agencies …

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  • Published on December 6, 2023 - 14:49 GMT

    Former deputy arrested following FDLE investigation

    For Immediate Release December 6, 2023   GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following an FDLE investigation, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Yakubsin, 41, Alachua, for the purchase of a controlled substance, conspiracy to purchase a controlled …

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  • Published on November 27, 2023 - 20:52 GMT

    #ICYMI – Attorney General Moody encourages Floridians to be cautious shopping online

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On Cyber Monday, Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Floridians to be cautious while shopping online. Economists predict retail sales during this holiday season will exceed $957 billion, with consumers expected to spend more than …

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  • Published on November 16, 2023 - 21:38 GMT

    FDLE: Former Opa-Locka police officer arrested on grand theft, fraud charges

    For Immediate Release November 16, 2023 MIRAMAR, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) today arrested former Opa-Locka police officer Keondra Renee Weekes, 33, of Miramar. Weekes is charged with grand theft in the third degree and …

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  • Published on November 16, 2023 - 19:11 GMT

    FDLE’s Sworn Training Unit hosts single-officer active shooter response training

    For Immediate Release November 16, 2023 MIAMI – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Sworn Training Unit (STU) Tuesday held an active shooter training for law enforcement investigators. The specialized course teaches tactics officers should …

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  • Published on October 26, 2023 - 14:02 GMT

    FDLE busts three for armed robbery

    For Immediate Release October 26, 2023   ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), working jointly with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, arrested three suspects for robbery with a weapon.   Leon Joseph Salters II, 30, Ja-Rawle …

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