Florida Inmate Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
Edward G. Winn was sentenced to 20 years for using a prison-issued tablet to receive and distribute child pornography in a developing case.
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2 reportsFormer Sweetwater Commissioner Sentenced to 18 Months Over $948,325 in PPP Loans
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida said Sophia Lacayo was sentenced on Aug. 14, 2026, after pleading guilty to wire fraud; a further restitution hearing is set for Oct. 7.
Mass Casualty Incidents
4 reportsTwo dead and arrests made in shootings reported in Florida, Pennsylvania and Toronto
Officials have released victims' names across reports whose dates and locations conflict, and both criminal cases remain open.
- Mass Casualty IncidentsAug 12, 2026, 4:23 a.m. ETOrange County (neighborhood just west of Orlando), Florida, United States
Three killed in Orange County, Florida, shootings; Spectrum News 13 crew among those shot
A woman was killed in the morning and two journalists covering that killing were shot hours later, the sheriff said; a 19-year-old is in custody and the motive is undetermined.
Two killed, 20 injured in shooting outside Hialeah, Florida concert venue
Miami-Dade county police are searching for suspects after gunfire struck a crowd outside a banquet hall rented for a concert; the investigation is developing.
17 killed in shooting at Florida high school; FBI says it did not properly follow up January tip
The BBC reported 17 people were killed and 14 injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on 14 February 2018; a suspect is in custody.
Plane Crashes
4 reportsTwo Killed in North American AT-6D Crash Near Bronson, Florida
The accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open and the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Robinson R44 Helicopter Accident Near Boynton Beach, Florida
The accident record lists two people on board, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.
Two Killed in Beech B100 Crash Near Coral Springs, Florida
The accident record lists two aboard, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Three killed in Beech 58P crash near Williston, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board accident record lists three fatalities in the October 5 crash; the cause has not been determined.