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Florida DMV Confirms Cyberattack and Data Breach Investigation
The Florida DMV confirmed a cyberattack occurred, prompting an active investigation into the security breach affecting state motor vehicle systems.
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Florida DMV Confirms Cyberattack Following Major National Driver License Breach
Florida DMV confirms cyberattack shortly after national warnings. Agency isolates servers and investigates potential data breach affecting millions of residents' sensitive information.
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Search Suspended for Missing Plane Carrying 4 Floridians Over Bahamas
A search involving the U.S. Coast Guard has been suspended after a small plane carrying four Floridians disappeared over Bahamas waters on Labor Day weekend, with radar showing erratic flight patterns before contact was lost near Andros Island.
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Child Survives Alligator Attack at Restricted Weeki Wachee Preserve
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office reports a child was bitten by an alligator while swimming illegally in Weeki Wachee Preserve on Labor Day.
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Florida Prosecutors Decline Charges in Fatal Walmart Shooting Dispute
No charges filed against woman involved in Walmart parking dispute after legal review cites self-defense laws under Florida statutes.
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Florida Bans Flock Cameras on State Roads Amid Privacy Concerns
Florida has joined other jurisdictions in banning Flock camera systems from state roadways to address growing public concern over automated surveillance and data collection practices by private contractors.
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Florida Woman Won't Face Charges for Killing Man Over Parking Spot
Melissa Payne will not face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of Bart DiGuglielmo. Prosecutors determined she was protected under Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law after a Walmart parking spot argument escalated to violence on June 30, 2026.
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ICE Seizes 22,000 Ancient Artifacts in Florida Antiquities Smuggling Probe
ICE agents seize more than 22,000 ancient artifacts in Tampa as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling operations.
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Fatal Shooting Investigated After Trespassing Complaint in Deland, Florida
Volusia County detectives investigate a fatal shooting in Deland following a reported trespassing incident at a home on Tuesday evening.
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Fatal Shooting Investigated After Trespassing Complaint at DeLand Home
Volusia Sheriff's Office investigates deadly shooting at DeLand home following trespasser dispute that resulted in one death and ongoing criminal probe.
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Florida Assistant Principal Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault Over TV Remote
A South Florida elementary school assistant principal faces felony charges after allegedly assaulting his wife during a dispute over household items, prompting an ongoing criminal investigation.
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Florida Bans Police Surveillance Cameras on State Highways
Florida DOT bans police ALPR cameras on state roads citing misuse, giving agencies 30 days to remove devices and halting all future requests for surveillance systems.