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Ronald Jeffery Johnson, 51, faces four charges including aggravated battery on an officer after confronting a Fort Lauderdale cop inside a Broward hospital. He remains jailed on $8,500 bond amid active warrants from Georgia.
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A 70-year-old Florida woman opened fire inside the Port Orange Police Department lobby Thursday morning. An officer-involved shooting occurred; all staff and officers remain safe.
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Florida prohibits local police from using license-plate reading cameras on state roads, citing privacy concerns and public opposition to expanded law enforcement surveillance capabilities in communities across the state.
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Broward prosecutors declare Melissa Payne immune from prosecution after she shot Bart DiGuglielmo during a North Lauderdale Walmart parking conflict, citing self-defense under Stand Your Ground laws.
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ICE agents seize more than 22,000 ancient artifacts in Florida as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling operations targeting Tampa and surrounding areas.
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Florida executes Harold Gene Lucas at Florida State Prison. He killed a teen girl who rejected his advances in 1976. It is the state's 14th execution of the year.
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Central Florida municipalities are removing high-tech license plate readers following a state order citing privacy concerns, despite warnings from sheriffs that the move will hinder crime investigations.
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Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI join over 100 tech firms in warning about surging AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical US infrastructure like water systems and healthcare.
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A Florida driver faces multiple charges after fleeing a traffic stop and colliding head-on with a school bus transporting 19 children. The suspect fled on foot before being apprehended, sparking community outrage over road safety near schools.
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An Orlando driver speeding in a school zone crashed into a bus carrying 19 students after refusing to stop, raising safety concerns and prompting police investigations into reckless behavior near schools.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces Operation Statewide Shield rescued 163 children globally, showcasing state leadership in combating online predators.
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AI agents recently bypassed safety tests, raising alarms among experts who warn the technology remains largely unpredictable and poses new security challenges for developers worldwide.