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Uber Passenger Allegedly Has Driver Take Him to Buy Drugs in Vero Beach

A Vero Beach Uber driver claims he picked up a passenger at a bar Thursday night, and shortly after he asked him to stop at a 7-Eleven that was along the way to allegedly buy drugs. The driver apparently called the Vero Beach police and told the dispatcher that he…

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Don’t Get Arrested for Using Fireworks in Florida On NYE

The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…

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Avoid a DUI & Criminal Penalties Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…

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Tips for Avoiding a DUI this New Year’s Eve

You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…

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159 New Laws Begin in Florida Tuesday

Florida will have 159 new laws starting Tuesday that address various issues, including college tuition, corporate tax credits, abortions and sex offenders. One of the most prevalent laws is one that aims to protect children and others from dangerous sex offenders. The laws are intended to keep the most violent…

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Man Sues Over ‘COPSLIE’ License Plate Rejection, Supreme Court Rules in His Favor

On Wednesday, New Hampshire’s highest court ruled that the state infringed the free speech rights of a man who wished to have “COPSLIE” on his license plate. The state Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of the man in a unanimous decision. The man said he wanted the vanity plate…

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney :: Two Florida Residents Accused of Hiding Crack Pipes in Their Bodies

Two Floridians were caught hiding crack pipes in their bodies last month after police arrested a man and woman in two separate incidents, according to authorities with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. On Aug. 16, a 46-year-old man was arrested after he…

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Vero beach couple charged with defrauding seniors through charitable organization scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Vero Beach, Florida couple, Richard and Susan Olive, for allegedly raising millions of dollars selling investments for a purported charitable organization while defrauding senior citizens and exaggerating the amount of contributions actually made to charity. The SEC complaint, filed in the Southern District…

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