According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says “Operation Hot Wire,” stemmed from a series of five violent, gang-related armed home invasions and an unsolved homicide in 2019
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Over 70 suspects charged in Polk Co. drug bust
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says “Operation Hot Wire,” stemmed from a series of five violent, gang-related armed home invasions and an unsolved homicide in 2019
Stolen Spice Girls doll found outside storage unit leads to Spring Hill Florida man’s burglary arrest
A Florida Florida man is facing a burglary charge after deputies say several collectibles – including a Spice Girls doll – were stolen from a storage unit in Spring Hill.
‘Enough to kill millions’: Indiana traffic stop nets $25 million heroin, fentanyl bust
The search turned up 16 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and 5 kilograms of suspected heroin plus a small amount of methamphetamine.
Coronavirus stress: How to help teens struggling during pandemic
Wednesday Pinellas County is focusing on the importance of mental and physical health of some of the most at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers. What are some signs parents should look for that their teen is struggling? How do you help your teen once you identify a problem? 8 On Your Side is getting answers to those questions.
Felon arrested for standing in middle of Winter Haven street with stolen gun, police say
Police are asking people living in a Winter Haven neighborhood to stay inside while they respond to a Florida man standing in the middle of a street with a gun.
Andrew Gillum says he’s entering rehab for alcohol abuse
In a statement released by Gillum, he said, “Since my race for governor ended, I fell into a depression that has led to alcohol abuse. I witnessed my father suffer from alcoholism and I know the damaging effects it can have when untreated.”
Former candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum at scene of possible drug overdose
The former Democratic candidate for Florida governor was involved in a suspected drug-related incident this week, police say.
Uber driver arrested after DUI crash that killed passenger in Haines City
According to Haines City police, Fischer was under the influence when he hit the back of a tractor-trailer, which was nearly stopped at US 17/92 and Shamrock Drive. Pascual suffered blunt force trauma to the head and died on the scene.
Fentanyl-laced meth from Mexico poses new deadly threat, DEA says
El Paso is one of eight major methamphetamine distribution hubs in the United States where the Justice Department is conducting Operation Crystal Shield. The DEA-led initiative is meant to disrupt the flow of a new, more powerful version of a synthetic drug that’s quickly rising in popularity, bringing additional health risks to American communities and causing Mexico to sink deeper into violence.