Crime & Public Safety

09/22/2026 · Miami-Dade County

UN Agency Reports Rise in Forced Labor in Online Scam Operations

The United Nations migration agency has issued a warning regarding a growing trend where criminal gangs force individuals into online scam work. Victims often face confinement, confiscation of identification, and coercion through violence and debt bondage.

09/23/2026

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Bradenton arcade shut down in illegal gambling raid

New Winners Circle Arcade in Bradenton was shut down on November 12, 2025, after an investigation confirmed illegal gambling operations, leading to significant seizures.

09/20/2026

Crime

Former Estero Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Arrested on Embezzlement, Stalking Charges

Former Estero Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Scott Kreher was arrested on September 26, 2025, facing charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and aggravated stalking.

09/20/2026

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FDLE, SJSO: 19 arrested in Operation Unified Watch

Nineteen individuals were arrested in St. Johns County as part of 'Operation Unified Watch,' a six-month investigation targeting drug trafficking.

09/20/2026

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ICE operations intensify in Connecticut, spark local outcry

Federal immigration authorities arrested dozens of individuals in Danbury, Connecticut, this week, sparking local outcry and impacting over 40 families.

09/19/2026

Crime

FHP and U.S. Border Patrol Arrest 15 Undocumented Immigrants With Criminal Records in Key Largo

A joint operation in Key Largo on March 9, 2026, led to the arrest of 15 undocumented immigrants with criminal records by the Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

09/16/2026