Eight Arrested for DMV Fraud

Eight people have been arrested in a joint investigation by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, accused of running a scheme in which undocumented immigrants allegedly paid for fraudulent driver’s licenses.

“Evidence suggests that hundreds, if not more than a thousand, fraudulent driver’s licenses were issued as part of this scheme,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said.

Bank records showed “suspicious Cash App transactions,” and investigators seized $120,000 from the homes of two employees of the Bay County Tax Collectors Office.

In 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that made it a crime to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Comes to the Sunshine State

The 2025 Club World Cup takes place in the United States this year, with teams from across the globe descending on various locations in the U.S. for a chance to win gold. Florida will be prominently featured in the tournament, with three separate venues hosting games in the Sunshine State.

While not quite as renowned as the nationality-based World Cup you usually watch, the tournament will still feature plenty of massive brands: Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, to name a few.

Inter Miami CF was also selected as one of the participating clubs—likely a strategic move from FIFA to leverage the fame of their star player, Lionel Messi, on the international stage.

The tournament kicks off tonight with Inter Miami playing Cairo-based Al Ahly in Hard Rock Stadium. Tickets for games in both Orlando and Miami are still available, and they’re not too expensive either.

South Florida Mall Voted Best in Country

The Aventura Mall has been voted the best in the country by USA Today’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

As the largest mall in Florida, it covers more than two million square feet and features over 300 stores, luxury retailers, and dining venues.

Aventura Mall is also home to a public art collection and regularly features community events such as yoga and a children’s story time.

➤ Statewide: Florida’s citrus forecast continues to rebound from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, with the USDA now projecting 12 million boxes of oranges—up from the original estimate of 11.63 million. (More)

➤ Brevard County: Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned anti-ICE protestors, “If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies … we will kill you, graveyard dead.” (More)

➤ Destin: A touring helicopter crashed Thursday evening at Destin Executive Airport, sending four people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (More)

➤ Ocala: A new sports complex featuring indoor and outdoor arenas, restaurants, and event spaces has been proposed for 236 acres near the World Equestrian Center. (Details)

➤ Sarasota: A couple successfully challenged a school zone speeding ticket after spotting discrepancies on the automated camera citation and the payment website. (More)

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➤ Former Buccaneers wideout Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder in Miami-Dade county after allegedly stealing a security guard’s gun and firing two rounds at someone. (More)

➤ University of Miami’s Devoux Deysel won the collegiate national championship in javelin this week, beating Florida’s Leikel Cabrera Gay with an 81.75m toss. (More)

➤ Florida State’s athletic director remains skeptical on whether the newly minted College Sports Commission will effectively police the latest changes to college sports, which include NIL regulation. (More)

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➤ A Largo police officer, who had recently transferred from New York, has a hilarious reaction to his first gator call in a viral video that features lots of screaming. (See Video)

➤ The Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Collier County is helping veterans heal through interactions with rescued wolves and other exotic animals. (See Video)

➤ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had a public date night on Thursday at Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (See Video)

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Do you have a pool?

1. Yes, private
2. Yes, in my community
3. No

Yesterday’s Results:

Do you agree with President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles?

1. Yes: 66%
2. No: 19%
3. I don’t know: 15%

What pirate’s ship was named the Florida Blanca?

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