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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The federal ju judge has charged Bill Culpepper, 57, a former Leon County Sheriff of Havana, Florida, with multiple weapons fees, including possession of a machine gun, an unregistered firearm and silencer. Culpepper faces one count of possession of three counts of a machine gun, three counts of an unregistered firearm or short barrel rifle, and one count of possession of an unmarked silencer. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison at each count. He appeared in front of Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick of Tallahassee on September 11, 2025 for an arrest. The…

Volsia County, Fla. (WFLA) – An off-duty Edgewater police officer was shot dead at a gas station per Ormond on Monday. Circle K employees were seen in surveillance footage of victim David Jewel, 45, walking around the store shortly after walking around 4:08 p.m. The shooter Eduardo Felipera Bradamachado, 24, went to the car to retrieve his jacket and returned to the store to shoot Jewell multiple times, killing him, the Volsia Sheriff’s Office announced. It is believed that the victim and Machado know each other. The lucky (and unlucky) state to play Powerball in a 15-year-old boy temporarily detained…

Below is an official statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaze Ingoglia. Florida fire chief Blaise Ingoglia highlighted $1.4 million in funding for the Florida fire department, ensuring they have the equipment they need to protect their community and protect themselves while they work. “Our firefighters have the first community where they do their job every day,” said Chief Financial Officer Blaze Ingoglier. “Whether you’re fighting a home fire, responding to a medical emergency or installing a car seat safely for new parents, firefighters are the backbone of our community. On the eve of September 11th, I was proud to…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — After one of the most intense legislative sessions packed with budget fights, state legislators have already suggested tightening up their budgets ahead. The Florida home and the Senate budget chair met at the Capitol to warn that 2026 will be another year to target wasteful spending. House Budget Chair Lawerence McClure (R-Dover) hopes lawmakers will dig deeper into the state budget this year. 2025 Legislative Session The 2025 session was filled with Capitol clashes over the state’s budget, pushing lawmakers into two overtime rather than one. Wanting to comb back spending, the House of Representatives proposed…

Below is an official statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaze Ingoglia. The Orange County budget is about $190 million, which can be classified as “overly wasted spending.” ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Chief Financial Officer Blaze Ingoglia called for the general funding budget for excess and wasted spending in Orange County. Given population growth and inflation, Orange County’s current general funding budget is $190 million more than it should be. CFO Ingoglia is calling on Orange County to cut this waste from its budget and to provide property tax relief to its current residents. The chief financial officer of Blaise…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — The owner of an Orlando restaurant came up with a creative, community-oriented response to the state order that removes rainbow crossings and other street murals last month. Trina Gregory, who owns SE7Enbites, opened 49 private parking spaces and invited local artists to fill with bite-sized murals. Suni Bell murder trial defendant suspends deadline arguments, “Sorry for the little girl” “Art has always been a form of resistance and healing,” Gregory wrote on Facebook. “If our state leaders want to erase the symbols of pride and acceptance, we will create more.” The restaurateur told NBC affiliate WESH…

st. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – After women’s bills reach nearly $50,000, your side 8 is digging into St. Peterburg’s water bill issues. For almost a year, Ashley Wright has fought against water bills she said she had never received. Her account shows she owes $48,453.66. St. Pete’s parking garage could be home to the rare dinosaur skeleton “I said, ‘How about $40,000?’ We’re watering everyone on the street,” Wright told the 8 on your side. On September 5, a day after the original report on News Channel 8 aired, the city acknowledged the issue of the Wright bill and issued…

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – Seven people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Sunday night after a boat hit a barge. The Coast Guard said it notified Fort Myers Beach Watch Stander Station that it had loaded a 36-foot vessel and barge ship at about 10pm near Fort Myers Beach to the Sector’s surveillance standard. St. Pete’s parking garage could be home to the rare dinosaur skeleton Two boat crews from Fort Myers Beach at the station rescued the boat and took it to an emergency medical service representative. (US Coast Guard)(US Coast Guard) “We commend the prompt…

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Multiple mangle cars lined up with I-95s in Brevard County Sunday morning and scattered debris lined up in Brevard County after the wrong road driver killed three people and caused a major crash that injured six more. The crash crash occurred in the northbound lane of I-95 near Wickham Road, just before 4am on Sunday, September 14th. Man charged after chasing deputies at Howard Frankland Bridge: affidavit The Florida Highway Patrol said traffic cameras captured the moment a 34-year-old woman driving a Toyota Corolla made an illegal U-turn on the highway and began driving in…

Instacart’s newly appointed CEO, Chris Rogers, is urging grocery retailers to adjust the amount they pay in physical stores to pricing online orders. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference, Rogers emphasized that affordability is an important factor in promoting the adoption of online grocery shopping. “Affordable prices are probably the biggest unlock for online grocery adoption,” Rogers said, adding that price disparities will cause customer termination. He pointed out that parity in-store and online pricing can help keep shoppers on hold, according to Grocery Dive. Instacart works with retail partners to develop pricing strategies, integrate loyalty programs,…