News


FDLE human trafficking investigation concludes with rescue of live victim | 05/15/2026

Suspect was killed during exchange of gunfire with Brazilian Federal Police


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, Louisiana State Police arrest Board of Regents employee for lewd and lascivious exhibition | 05/12/2026

Case will be prosecuted by Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution. 


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

Public portal can be accessed online.


FDLE Arrests Zephyrhills Man for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials | 05/01/2026

Case will be prosecuted by the Office of Statewide Prosecution


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 arrests Port Richey man for possession of child sexual abuse materials | 04/06/2026

Suspect arrested on April 1


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 Two Seffner Men for Trafficking in Fentanyl | 03/20/2026

Arrests made in Hillsborough, Polk counties


FDLE arrests St. Petersburg man for possession of child sexual abuse materials and related charges | 03/11/2026

Case prosecuted by Office of Statewide Prosecution


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 Clearwater man for solicitation of a minor | 02/06/2026

FDLE agents arrested the suspect on Feb. 2 


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


FDLE continues search for Jennifer Kesse 20 years after her disappearance | 01/24/2026

FDLE continues to actively investigate the 2006 disappearance of Jennifer Kesse


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