Crime & Public Safety
10/06/2026 · Lee County
Records: Suspect admitted to attacking elderly couple before officer was shot
Newly released records reveal Michael Hightower admitted to attacking an elderly Ormond Beach couple before shooting an officer in a Daytona Beach hospital.
DeLeon Springs man arrested in DeLand Circle K shooting
Jonathan Martinez, 21, of DeLeon Springs, was arrested Wednesday for aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with a September 18 shooting at a DeLand Circle K.
10/01/2026
US Sanctions Target Sinaloa Cartel in Baja California
The United States announced sanctions against 21 individuals and 25 entities reportedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. These actions target cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos and others accused of enabling cartel operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.
09/30/2026
Local Man Charged in Late-Night Bar Shooting Incident
Cape Coral Police arrested Robert Smith in connection with a late-night shooting outside The Rusty Mug bar that injured one person.
09/29/2026
Daytona Beach man accused of attacking elderly couple, shooting officer during hospital struggle
A Daytona Beach man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly attacking an elderly couple and shooting an officer during a hospital struggle.
09/29/2026
U.S. Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee Over Alleged Support for Cyber Scam Operations
The United States sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform, along with two supporting entities. Authorities allege the platform supports cyber scam operations targeting American citizens. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control implemented the sanctions.
09/27/2026
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The Hour of Code is a global movement that introduces tens of millions of students to computer science, demystifying it and showing that anyone can learn the basics. It's a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify 'code', to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to nurture problem-solving skills. Gateway Elementary School proudly participated in this significant educational event, providing students with hands-on experience in coding and computational thinking.
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