Law Enforcement

Florida Keys authorities continue to recover illicit drugs from marine environments. Bricks of cocaine frequently surface off the island chain, prompting police attention and public safety warnings for residents and visitors.

New Florida law prohibits local police from using automated license plate cameras on state roads. The legislation addresses growing public concerns over privacy and the expansion of law enforcement surveillance technologies across the state's transportation network.

Florida's FDOT ordered removal of LPRs from state roads within 30 days, citing sovereignty and privacy. Local sheriffs may comply voluntarily despite public safety benefits cited by vendors like Flock.

A major multi-state effort by Florida authorities has resulted in the safe recovery of over 160 missing minors, highlighting significant cross-border cooperation.

Florida authorities arrested two adults in Georgia for interference with custody of a minor after tracking them via license plate readers to a truck carrying six people, including a missing child.

St. Johns County deputies arrested 13- and 14-year-olds for felony offenses involving homemade firearms, explosives, and an alleged armed robbery plot.

Police arrested a Florida mail carrier accused of stealing pets and keeping them in hoarding conditions. Over 100 dogs and cats were rescued from unsanitary cages at the suspect's residence.

Walton County affidavits allege five suspects helped fugitive Isabelle Rose Johnson hide evidence and evade arrest via text messages during an attempted escape.

A Sumter County detective was arrested for misusing police databases. The sheriff suspended Flock camera access while auditing systems after the officer accessed records for personal reasons involving family matters.

Ladavion King remains hospitalized in serious condition after a standoff and law enforcement shooting in Lee County following the death of Natasha Moses.

Forty-nine individuals arrested in coordinated raids targeting drug networks distributing fentanyl and meth across Central Florida counties including Volusia, Orange and Flagler.

Broward Sheriff's deputies suspended following internal review of fatal 2024 Tesla crash involving two women, raising questions about pursuit protocols.