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Secret Service probing ex-FBI chief James Comey for allegedly threatening Trump in since-deleted ‘8647’ Instagram post

The Secret Service is investigating former FBI Director James Comey after he was accused Thursday of calling for violence against President Trump in a since-deleted Instagram post. Comey, who was fired by Trump early in his first term, had posted an image …

Emerging DNA testing method could help Florida solve more cold cases

In October 1986, a 29-year-old nurse at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Polk County named Teresa Scalf was found brutally murdered in her home. There were no obvious suspects to the crime. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) collected …

Former FBI chief ‘accused of calling for Trump assassination’

A former FBI director is being investigated by the secret service after allegedly calling for President Trump’s assassination, according to Kristi Noem, the US homeland security secretary. James Comey, who was fired by Trump during his first term, posted a …

Hamilton serial killer Glen Rogers executed in Florida

Glen Edward Rogers, known as the "Casanova Killer," is scheduled for execution in Florida on May 15 for the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs. He is suspected of killing several other people across the country, including Mark Peters from Hamilton, …

Peace Officers Memorial Day honors 11 fallen Florida…

Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed on May 15th to honor fallen law enforcement officers. In 2024, 64 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty. Responding to calls and traffic stops are among the most dangerous activities …

FBI field offices ordered to shift agents to immigration crackdown

FBI field offices around the country have been ordered to assign significantly more agents to immigration enforcement, a dramatic shift in federal law enforcement priorities that will likely siphon resources away from counterterrorism, counterintelligence …

Florida man sentenced in Connecticut for participating in violent 2024 kidnapping

Anthony “Tony” Pena, 24, of Miami Gardens, Fla., was sentenced in Hartford Wednesday to 11 years in prison for participating in a Danbury kidnapping last year. HARTFORD, Conn. — A Florida man involved in a violent Connecticut kidnapping last year was …

Man accused of Trump assassination attempt in Florida seeks dismissal of some gun charges

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for a man awaiting trial on federal charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course asked a judge on Wednesday to dismiss the gun-related charges against him and bar a witness …

30 gang members indicted for racketeering, murder, drug trafficking

Thirty members and associates of the "Sex, Money, Murder" gang, a Bloods affiliate, were indicted on racketeering, murder, drug trafficking, and fraud charges. The indictment alleges SMM engaged in pandemic relief fraud, costing over $850,000, …

Video, Photos: Special Olympics torch passes through Treasure Coast

ST. LUCIE COUNTY − Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies — police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. …

FBI-trained expert reveals which body part can reveal if someone is lying — and it’s not what you think

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Florida drivers targeted by toll smishing scam

It’s a scam that didn’t exist a year ago. Now, it’s the leading cyber scam in America, and Florida is proving to be a huge target for criminals trying to steal your money. If you have gotten one of those suspicious text messages on your phone warning you …

Elder Fraud is here...the FBI says, "Take A Beat"

Elder fraud remains a significant concern in Southwest Florida, with financial losses reaching into the hundreds of millions. WINK News Security Analyst Richard Kolko spoke with a local FBI agent about the ongoing issue. Kolko reviewed the FBI's 2024 …

Trump Admin Orders FBI to Deprioritize White Collar Crime, Shift Focus to Immigration: Report

Photo by Tony Webster via Flickr under a Creative Commons license. The FBI has ordered its agents to scale back white-collar crime investigations and focus more on immigration enforcement, according to a report by Reuters. President Donald Trump has made …

Florida teens allegedly kidnap Vegas man at gunpoint, ditch him in Arizona desert, steal $4 million in cryptocurrency ...

Three Florida teenagers are accused of kidnapping a Las Vegas man at gunpoint, driving him to a remote desert area in Arizona, and then stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and other digital assets, according to reports. KLAS-TV reported that Belal Ashraf …

Trump fired Florida native Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Why?

President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman to hold the position. The White House cited Hayden's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as the reason for her dismissal. Hayden's firing followed …

Florida teens accused of kidnapping man at gunpoint and stealing $4m in crypto

Three Florida teenagers are facing charges of kidnapping, robbery, and extortion after allegedly abducting a man at gunpoint and stealing $4 million in crypto and non-fungible tokens. According to local media, two of the suspects, both 16 years old from …

Florida Teens Charged in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Theft After Desert Kidnapping

TLDR Three Florida teenagers kidnapped a Las Vegas crypto event host at gunpoint The teens stole $4 million in cryptocurrency and NFTs after forcing password disclosure Two suspects (Belal Ashraf and Austin Fletcher, both 16) are in custody, third suspect …

Largest Joint Immigration Operation in Florida History Leads to Criminal Alien Arrests

Operation Tidal Wave, the largest joint immigration operation in Florida history, led to over 1,100 criminal alien arrests, the largest number in a single state in one week in ICE’s history. The operation was a first-of-its-kind partnership between federal …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Two Men Sentenced for Real Estate and Tax Fraud

Two men were sentenced to prison today for a wire and tax fraud scheme to obtain title to a $1.3 million home in Roanoke County, Virginia. Herman Estes Jr. of Fieldale Virginia was sentenced to 84 months in prison; his co-conspirator Daniel Heggins of …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to ...

Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14 …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint in a federal court in Chicago today seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Stacy Thomas, of Orland Park, Illinois, individually and doing business as Rapid Tax Refunds LLC, Rapid Tax …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program