Ohio police chief indicted on 70 sex-related charges, arrested in Florida
Bethel, Ohio, Police Chief Chad Essert was arrested in Florida after being indicted on 70 felony sex-related charges in Clermont County, Ohio.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Ohio police chief indicted on 70 sex-related charges, arrested in Florida
Bethel, Ohio, Police Chief Chad Essert was arrested in Florida after being indicted on 70 felony sex-related charges in Clermont County, Ohio.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Bethel police chief indicted on 70 sex crime charges, awaits extradition to Ohio
Bethel police Chief Chad Essert remains behind bars in Florida after a Clermont County grand jury indicted him on 70 felony charges tied to alleged sex crimes.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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A man from Clermont, Florida, has been arrested for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted a couple in DeSoto County.
May 30, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida motorist, 41, who cops say sideswiped ambulance, injured paramedic, found asleep on couch when depu...
A Florida motorist was arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies said he sideswiped an ambulance and injured a paramedic in the crash, WFLA-TV reported.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tragedy as female scuba diver who went on solo journey off Florida coast is found dead in water
A missing Florida scuba diver who vanished during a solo dive off Treasure Island Beach has been found dead after a two-day search, bringing a heartbreaking...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Weather Authority
After a stormy start to the day, conditions have improved across much of Southwest Florida this afternoon. Coastal communities experienced frequent lightning...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Holiday smoke clears as dangerous heat becomes South Florida's next big concern
Smoke from Independence Day fireworks is creating hazy skies and reduced visibility across parts of South Florida this morning, but conditions are expected to i
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July
Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lightning strike kills swimmer, hospitalizes 3 others at popular beach
One person is dead and three others were injured following a lightning strike at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Authorities: smoke detectors alert occupants of house fire in Navarre, Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Midway Fire District in Northwest Florida posted on its Facebook page that they battled a residential structure fire Saturday nigh...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Officials say fire in NW Florida believed to be fireworks related
The post says the fire is believed to have been caused by improperly disposed fireworks.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Eylsia Nicolas Tops Groover Global Charts Across Multiple Genres
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / Global recording artist Eylsia Nicolas has achieved a landmark week on the Groover Global Charts, sec...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Building for Tomorrow: ELEKTROS Expands Its Strategic Focus on High-Speed EV Charging Infrastructure
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
ELEKTROS Advances Its Long-Term Strategy to Help Shape the Future of High-Speed Electric Vehicle Charging
Publicly Traded • Ticker Symbol:ELEK WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 5, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Deerfield River warning sirens promise safety but raise noise worries in Florida
Bear Swamp Power says its new federal license requires a flow-release warning system by November, though the company is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Crystal River High student balances beauty, brains in pageant life
Sarah Duncan, 17, of Crystal River and her mom, Chellie, are preparing for the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant in Orlando July 10-12. Sarah is Miss Crystal Riv...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
DEP proposes changes to Lecanto station
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the air permit for a natural gas compressor station in Lecanto, saying the revisio...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former NFL Star Marcellus Wiley Arrested in Florida on Domestic Battery Charge
Former NFL star and longtime sportscaster Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida over the holiday weekend, TMZ Sports has learned.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central West Florida Sunday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:41 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 a.m. The alert is for Manatee, Sarasota...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Clermont is in Lake County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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34711, 34712, 34713, 34714, 34715
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida motorist, 41, who cops say sideswiped ambulance, injured paramedic, found asleep on couch when depu...
A Florida motorist was arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies said he sideswiped an ambulance and injured a paramedic in the crash, WFLA-TV reported.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tragedy as female scuba diver who went on solo journey off Florida coast is found dead in water
A missing Florida scuba diver who vanished during a solo dive off Treasure Island Beach has been found dead after a two-day search, bringing a heartbreaking...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Weather Authority
After a stormy start to the day, conditions have improved across much of Southwest Florida this afternoon. Coastal communities experienced frequent lightning...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Holiday smoke clears as dangerous heat becomes South Florida's next big concern
Smoke from Independence Day fireworks is creating hazy skies and reduced visibility across parts of South Florida this morning, but conditions are expected to i
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July
Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lightning strike kills swimmer, hospitalizes 3 others at popular beach
One person is dead and three others were injured following a lightning strike at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Authorities: smoke detectors alert occupants of house fire in Navarre, Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Midway Fire District in Northwest Florida posted on its Facebook page that they battled a residential structure fire Saturday nigh...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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