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Five Florida law enforcement officers inducted into the Florida Hall of Fame | 06/08/2026

Awards ceremony held June 6 in Tallahassee


Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute graduates 33 from the Senior Leadership Program | 06/05/2026

33 graduates representing criminal justice agencies across the state graduate from Class 28


FDLE: Months-long investigative efforts result in arrests of 5 sexual offenders | 06/05/2026

Offenders face CSAM, AI-generated CSAM, bestiality possession, registration violation charges


FDLE arrests Pensacola man for possession of child sexual abuse materials | 06/03/2026

Suspect was charged while in Escambia County Jail


FDLE arrests Pensacola man for possession of child sexual abuse materials and related charges | 05/19/2026

Additional forensic review resulted in second arrest


Florida’s Opioid and Drug-Related Deaths Decline During First Half of 2025 | 05/13/2026

Florida Medical Examiners Commission Releases 2025 Interim Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report


FDLE Invites Public to Submit Comments to CALEA | 05/08/2026

Public portal can be accessed online.


FDLE arrests Pensacola man for possession of child sexual abuse materials | 04/30/2026

Suspect uploaded files to AI generation platform


FDLE Announces Graduation of Florida Leadership Academy Class 62 | 04/24/2026

44 first-line supervisors graduate from 4-week long program


Operation Highway Shield: Multi-agency, statewide operation, conducts over 3,300 commercial vehicle inspections over 4-day period | 04/09/2026

Operation conducted to enhance the safety of Florida’s roadways


MEDIA ADVISORY: State, federal agency leaders announce the results of Operation Highway Shield | 04/08/2026

All interested and credentialed media must RSVP by emailing info@fdle.state.fl.us


FDLE: 17 Arrested in Operation Running Wild | 04/01/2026

FDLE partners with CCSO, LCPD, FDC, SAO to conduct enforcement operation


FDLE Recognizes Members for Excellence in Service | 03/31/2026

Department highlights exceptional work that advanced investigations and public safety


FDLE, MCSO Join Forces in Operation Low Tide | 03/30/2026

Investigators Identify 4 Absconded Sexual Offenders


FDLE arrests convicted felon for attempted firearm purchase | 03/10/2026

Search warrant results in seizure of firearms, ammunition


FDLE Arrests Jacksonville Sexual Predator for Transmission of Harmful Material, Registration Requirement Violations | 03/02/2026

Investigators believe there may be additional victims.


FDLE’s Office of Inspector General Earns Statewide Accreditation | 02/24/2026

FDLE’s OIG joins a select group of oversight bodies in Florida that meet or exceed the highest professional standards for investigative and auditing practices.


FDLE: Florida’s Career Offender Registry search available on FDLE Mobile App | 02/13/2026

Application available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play Store


FDLE arrests two Northwest Florida sexual offenders for violating registration laws, possession of child erotica | 02/03/2026

Arrestees face state and federal charges


FDLE shares cybersecurity tips for National Data Privacy Week | 01/27/2026

National Data Privacy Week, Jan. 26–30, highlights the importance of protecting personal information


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