There’s been growing curiosity in Florida on an evolving question of the coronavirus response: How will law enforcement enforce stay-at-home orders? Fort Lauderdale announced Friday that residents may face legal action or fines for violating the city’s stay-at-home order. Broward and Miami-Dade County issued similar orders, in suit. North Central …
Read More »Melrose Area Dog Attacks Threaten Neighbors, Livestock
Groups of dogs have been demolishing cages and chicken coops, attacking livestock and harassing community members in Melrose and Keystone Heights. Despite residents' calls to animal services, very little has been done to address the issue in the rural neighborhoods.
Read More »Police: Man Shoots At SUV In Starke Road-Rage Attack
Two men have been charged in a Starke road-rage incident in which one of them fired six shots at the other's vehicle, according to the Bradford County Sheriff's Office.
Read More »Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Tracks Down Prescription Pill Ring
The sheriff’s office announced Tuesday the end of Operation Checkered Flag, an investigation into the sale and distribution of prescription pills.
Read More »Bradford County Offers Public Shaming As Probation Condition
Bradford County has offered offenders of misdemeanors the option of sign holding as part of their probation. The Bradford County Sheriff's Office hope the experience will reduce the likelihood of someone repeating the same crime.
Read More »City of Hampton Kicks Off New Era with First Election In About a Decade
The city of Hampton holds its first election in about 10 years today after state lawmakers give local leaders a second chance instead of dissolving the city. Citizens will vote to fill city council seats and approve charter amendments.
Read More »Crime Down in Many North Central Florida Counties, According to FDLE Report
Florida Department of Law Enforcement releases the 2013 Annual Unified Crime Report, which indicates a drop in crime in many North Central Florida counties.
Read More »Lawmakers Scrap Plans to Dissolve Hampton, Embattled City Celebrates
They were convinced by city Councilman Dan Williams' presentation on how the city government will change following a damning state auditor's report.
Read More »High Demand Allows Gator Skeet and Trap Club to Offer Hunting Safety Course
Gator Skeet and Trap Club will offer a hunting safety course Saturday.
Read More »Hampton Mayor May Spend Holiday in Jail After Drug Arrest
Sheila Bryant, left, and Billie Jean Curtis, right, talk to reporters on the grounds of Curtis Recycling in Hampton on Tuesday. Curtis found a letter signed by someone claiming to be Mayor Barry Moore in the yard of her recycling company.
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