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Florida Man Crashes Mustang Through Airport Gate, Tries to Board Planes

Suspect confesses to getting high and drunk before chaotic incident at Daytona Beach International Airport

Gainesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Authorities say the suspect had large quantities of fentanyl, crack, and marijuana.

Two Arrested After 90 MPH Chase Leads to Major Meth, Fentanyl Bust in DeFuniak Springs

Walton County deputies recovered over 100 grams of meth, nearly 4 grams of fentanyl, and a loaded gun during the incident.

Gilchrist County Man Arrested After Months-Long Manhunt

Jeffery Long was wanted for fleeing a December traffic stop and possessing firearms and methamphetamine.

Tampa Smoke Shop Owner Accused of Buying Narcotics on Dark Web

Authorities say the owner used cryptocurrency to purchase drugs and sell them in the Bay Area

Parents Arrested After Daughter Overdoses on Father's Fentanyl at School

The teen girl found the bottle labeled "FENT" in the bathroom and ingested the contents, leading to her hospitalization.

Florida Teacher Sentenced for Trafficking Guns to Trinidad

Case highlights U.S. gun pipeline fueling Caribbean crime

Tampa Police Officer Fires Shot During Foot Pursuit of Alleged Drug Suspect

No injuries reported as 24-year-old suspect Marco Fragoso faces multiple charges

Tampa Cop Fires Single Shot During Hyde Park Drug Chase

No injuries reported as suspect arrested on multiple charges

Huge Drug Stash Found in Miami Smoke Shop Raid

Undercover operation leads to arrest of 25-year-old man for drug possession and sales

Tampa Man Faces Life in Prison After Electric Bike Crash Reveals Gun and Drugs

Shannon Pernell Brown convicted on federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and intent to distribute marijuana

Texas Man Arrested at Miami Airport with 75 Pounds of Marijuana in Luggage

23-year-old Harrison Tiernan caught with massive stash of cannabis while trying to board flight to London

Texas Man Arrested at MIA With 75 Pounds of Marijuana in Luggage

The 23-year-old was attempting to board a flight to London when authorities discovered the large stash.

U.S. Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 6

More than 140 people have been killed in strikes since September, raising concerns over legal justification.

Suspected 'Young Godz' Gang Member Arrested After Drugs, Guns Found at Tampa Home

Lavardis Howard, an eight-time convicted felon, was taken into custody during an ongoing investigation into the Young Godz gang.

Two Arrested in Crystal River SWAT Raid Involving Fentanyl and Meth

Citrus County deputies seized trafficking-level quantities of drugs during the search warrant execution.

Gainesville Felon Indicted by Grand Jury, Faces Trial

Eddie Jerome Scott, 38, charged with drug and firearm offenses, faces 5 years to life in prison if convicted.

Boynton Beach Man Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking

Joshe Bittelman faces multiple charges including stealing a car and possessing drug equipment.

Massive Drug Bust Shuts Down Jacksonville 'Trap House'

Police seized enough fentanyl for 100,000 lethal doses and over a kilogram of cocaine in a major narcotics investigation.

Daytona Beach Fentanyl Dealer Charged with Manslaughter in Overdose Death

Trevin Smith arrested for selling fatal dose of fentanyl to 34-year-old Ormond Beach woman

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