Federal Crime

South Florida Moving Companies Indicted In Philadelphia

Companies Used Names Including American Eagle, Alliance, Safeway, And Gateway…DOJ Says Two Floridians Set Scam… BY: CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com PHILADELPHIA, PA (BocaNewsNow.com) — Two South Floridians are facing federal charges for allegedly scamming people trying to move. Read the complete advisory issued by the United States Department of Justice: United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier […]

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Rossano Henry Killed In Area Motorcycle Crash

POMPANO BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: BSO Media Advisory Verbatim) — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Pompano Beach on Saturday evening.  Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash that killed Rossano Henry Jr. Preliminary investigation revealed that Janet Nilsen was driving a 2019 Kia Soul southbound in the center thru […]

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Emotional Support Animals No Longer Considered “Service Animals,” DOT Institutes New Rules

ESA Vests Now Meaningless! Airlines Allowed To Restrict, Require Documentation. True Service Animals Protected. Fake Emotional Support Animal Protections To End! BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — In a stunning blow to people crazy enough to believe that their bull-shiatsu, miniature schnauzer, labradoodle or pet donkey actually are trained animals that deserve to take up space […]

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EPA

EPA Says Make Sure Your Disinfectant Is On This List

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The EPA just released a list of 500 disinfectants that it approves for use in an effort to clean in the midst of COVID-19. We are publishing the entire media advisory which contains several links to the list and additional information. The unspoken point by the EPA in releasing this […]

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South Florida Postal Worker Charged With Stealing Vote By Mail Ballot

MIAMI BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: USDOJ MEDIA ADVISORY VERBATIM) — A Miami Beach postal carrier has been charged with theft of mail and deprivation of the right to vote, announced U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan of the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Scott Pierce of the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector […]

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BIRD STOLEN: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Benny

Benny Is An African Senegal Parrot. He Was Stolen. UPDATE: 2:10 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020: Benny was found just a short distance from his home. He is fine. The investigation continues. PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a bird named Benny. Benny is […]

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South Florida Attorney Charged By Feds For Wire, Securities Fraud

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: USDOJ Verbatim) — A Florida attorney and former outside counsel for 1 Global Capital LLC (1 Global), has been charged today with conspiring to commit wire fraud and securities fraud in connection with an investment fraud scheme that, as alleged, impacted more than 3,600 investors in 42 different states, and […]

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STABBING ON THE HIGH SEAS: Florida Man Sentenced For Using Gun, Knife On Captain

PENSACOLA, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: USDOJ) — Robert Lester Odom, 47, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced on Friday, September 25, to 40 months in federal prison after having pled guilty to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm.  The sentence was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for […]

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LIFE THREATENING: Hurricane Laura To Hit Gulf Coast As Category 3 Storm

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Hurricane Laura is poised to make landfall Wednesday night along the Gulf of Mexico — possibly in the area between Houston, TX and Morgan City, Louisiana — with winds up to 115 mph. The latest official forecast uses the words “Life Threatening” to describe the storm. Here is the latest […]

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