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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2019

Florida Officer Struck by Vehicle Treated at Local Hospital

An officer with the Boynton Beach (FL) Police Department was struck by a vehicle as he was involved in a foot pursuit of a shoplifting suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Florida Deputy Found Dead by Suicide at Her Home

A Pasco County, FL, Sheriff's deputy and mother of three died by suicide Sunday morning, according to the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Orlando Police Department Selects SIG Virtus Rifles for Officers

SIG Sauer Inc. has announced that the Orlando Police Department has adopted the SIG Virtus Rifle as part of their standard issue equipment for the department's uniformed officers, detectives, watch commanders, and sergeants.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2019

Florida Mayor Fired on SWAT Team Serving Him Warrant, Police Say

The tactical team was reportedly serving a warrant on the formerly licensed physician for practicing medicine without a license.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019

Florida Highway Patrol Officer Dies of Heart Attack in Training

The Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy posted on Facebook, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton. Master Sergeant Hinton suffered cardiac arrest during a training exercise and was transported to Gulf Coast Hospital where he later passed away."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019

3 Teens Arrested for Attacking Off-Duty Florida Officer, 1 Still Sought

Three teens of a group of four that reportedly attacked an off-duty police officer jogging in a Sarasota, Florida park have been arrested—one remains at large.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2019

Florida Department Adopts Stray Dog, Makes him Official Therapy Dog

Officers with the Lynn Haven (FL) Police Department reportedly found a stray dog wandering the streets and took him to get cleaned up and examined. The department soon discovered that the animal would make a perfect pet for the department, and would also serve a vital role for the community.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2019

Florida School Hires Combat Veterans to Protect Against Active Shooters

Principal Bill Jones said he wants to make sure if an armed intruder were to enter the campus of Manatee School for the Arts, which has a student population of about 2,100 middle and high school students, they would be met with swift, overwhelming and deadly force.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2019

Florida Sheriff's Office Valentine's Day Facebook Post: "Don't Play Hard to Get"

The Martin County (FL) Sheriff's Office posted an image on Facebook of five deputies collectively holding a bouquet of flowers, a heart-shaped balloon, and five boxes of Valentines chocolates, saying, "Our Warrants team is waiting for you with open cuffs. Don’t play hard to get, because they’re in it for the long haul and are truly committed to capturing your heart!"

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2019

Report: No Civilians Shot by Police in Pulse Nightclub Massacre

Law enforcement opened fire five separate times during the standoff, which lasted more than three hours. In total, 14 officers fired more than 180 shots — but hit no civilians, the report found.

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