Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Border Patrol said a March 9 operation in Key Largo resulted in the arrest of 15 people unlawfully present in the United States, all of whom authorities said had criminal histories.
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Florida Pays $67.9M in $5K Bonuses to 10,000+ New Police Recruits
Florida has now awarded more than 10,000 $5,000 bonuses to newly recruited law enforcement officers through a statewide program launched in 2022, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Canceled – Florida Silver Alert Issued for Missing 78-year-old Man From Clermont
FDLE issued a Florida Silver Alert for a 78-year-old man reported missing from Clermont in Lake County.
Canceled – Florida Silver Alert Issued for Missing 81-year-old From Spring Hill
FDLE has issued a Florida Silver Alert for an 81-year-old man reported missing from Spring Hill in Hernando County.
FHP Trooper Stabbed in Head During Wrong-Way Stop, Child Abuse Suspect Shot
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was stabbed in the head, neck, and shoulder during a wrong-way driver response on State Road 836 in Miami-Dade County, and the driver was shot by the trooper, investigators said.
Canceled – FDLE Issues Missing Child Alert for 15-year-old Reported Missing From Land O Lakes
FDLE issued a Florida Missing Child Alert for a 15-year-old boy last known to be in Land O Lakes in Pasco County.