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Monday, June 15, 2026 · Clay County
Kissimmee Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Wire Fraud
A Kissimmee man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, with orders to forfeit more than $640,000.
Maitland Police Earns Highest State Accreditation
The Maitland Police Department earned the Florida Police Chiefs Association's highest accreditation level, recognizing the department's compliance with rigorous professional standards.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Vehicle Fire Ignites at Exit 25-SB in Pinellas Park
Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire at Exit 25-SB in Pinellas Park late Wednesday, involving three units.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Children's Home Society of Florida receives Truist Foundation grant
Children's Home Society of Florida received a Truist Foundation grant to expand community partnership school programs that support economic mobility.
Monday, June 15, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office: How to Access Arrest Records and Warrant Information
The Clay County Sheriff's Office offers online access to arrest records and jail information. Residents seeking active warrant information must visit a sheriff's office location in person.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Undersheriff Ron Lendvay Oversees Daily Operations at Clay County Sheriff's Office
Undersheriff Ron Lendvay, who oversees daily operations at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, brings 25 years of law enforcement experience and advanced homeland security training to the role.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Search Florida's Sex Offender Registry Online
Clay County residents can search the FDLE website to locate registered sex offenders in their neighborhoods.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office: Sex Offenders Must Register Within 48 Hours
The Clay County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that sex offenders and predators must register within 48 hours of entering the county. Residents can search for registered offenders through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office Promotes VINE Service for Domestic Violence Victims
The Clay County Sheriff's Office urges domestic violence victims to register for VINE, a free service that notifies users of changes in an offender's custody status by phone, email, or text.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Monday, June 15, 2026