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FDLE arrests pill mill doctor for murder | 10/4/2024
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Dr. Elaine Sharp for murder, manslaughter and racketeering following a multiyear investigation involving an illegal drug ring accused of dealing narcotics and opioids throughout the Northwest Florida area. 

FDLE arrests registered sex offender for possession of child sexual abuse material | 9/23/2024
FDLE arrested same Groveland man in 2019 for similar offenses

ICYMI - OFR Announces More Than $10,000 Returned to Romance Scam Victim | 9/19/2024
FDLE, AGO, OFR jointly investigate cybercrimes

ICYMI - Governor DeSantis Issues Executive Order Launching State Investigation of Second Assassination Attempt on President Trump | 9/17/2024
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-197 directing Florida’s law enforcement agencies—the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)—to investigate the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, refer violations of state law to the statewide prosecutor’s office for prosecution, and to surge resources to President Trump’s security detail needs in coordination with the former president and the Secret Service.

 

FDLE announces arrest of Georgia man for petition fraud | 9/12/2024
Out of state suspect submitted invalid constitutional initiatives forms throughout Florida

FDLE arrests 12 this summer for sex crimes against children | 9/12/2024
FDLE arrested 12 suspects from Memorial Day to Labor Day for various child sexual abuse crimes.

FDLE, Tampa PD, Clearwater PD announce arrests in Operations Oceanview Blues and One Stop Shop | 9/9/2024
Both operations net over 250 pounds of pre-cursor ingredients and a quarter pound of fentanyl

Florida Missing Children’s Day remembers those who are missing and recognizes our heroes | 9/9/2024
The families and lives of Florida’s missing children are commemorated during 26th Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony

MEDIA ADVISORY: FDLE, Tampa PD, Clearwater PD announce arrests in joint operations | 9/9/2024
Announcement of results in joint SAFE operations with Tampa PD and Clearwater PD

Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony is today | 9/9/2024
Join us for the tribute at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum

MEDIA ADVISORY: Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony is Monday | 9/6/2024
Join us for the tribute at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum

FDLE offers free training for mental health providers | 9/5/2024
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is hosting a free two-day training program designed to equip mental health clinicians with the skills to effectively support law enforcement officers.
 

FDLE agents arrest Port Charlotte man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 9/4/2024
Arrestee is registered sexual offender

FDLE, VSO: Help solve the Laralee Spear cold case | 9/4/2024
15-year-old DeLand High School student murdered 30 years ago
 

Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute celebrates new graduates of Executive Leadership Seminar | 8/30/2024
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute proudly announces the graduation of 15 distinguished criminal justice executives from its prestigious Executive Leadership Seminar.

FDLE renames Miami Regional Operations Center after fallen special agent | 8/29/2024
Introducing the Miami Regional Operations Center Jose Antonio Perez Building 

FDLE to rename Miami Regional Operations Center after fallen special agent | 8/28/2024
Jose Perez died in the line of duty on August 20, 2022

Florida’s School Guardian Management System is live | 8/27/2024
Information from schools and sheriff’s offices is due by September 1, 2024
 

FDLE arrests Orange County man for solicitation of a minor | 8/22/2024
Investigation is active and further charges are pending

ICYMI: AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure 40-Year Prison Sentences for Members of Romanian Crime Ring that Stole More Than $800,000 from Schools and Churches | 8/22/2024
Sentencing follows intensive FDLE investigation

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