Florida hunters scammed by Georgia inmate in "elaborate fraud scheme," FWC says

Rodney Edward Smith was in prison on false imprisonment and other charges when he allegedly ran the scheme, according to the FWC.

• Aug 20

Former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star charged in Florida real estate scam

The former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Cartel Crew" star is accused of taking part in a scam that defrauded a Florida couple of nearly $200,000 and using the money for shopping sprees.

• Aug 14

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. suspended for 8 games after offseason arrest

Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr.​ will be out for the team's first eight regular-season games for his arrest earlier this year.

• Aug 14

Trio breaking into cemeteries to steal from the dead, authorities say

Deputies identified the trio as Drake Lee Milam, 33; his girlfriend, Porsche Bancroft, 32; and her mother, Angela Garrett, 52.

• Aug 13

Southern states rank among those hardest hit by crypto course scams, study finds

BrokerChooser analyzed 2024 FBI fraud data and compared reported cryptocurrency losses with the cost of in-state college tuition.

• Aug 11

Savannah man accused of $22K jury duty scam in Florida Keys, police say

A 20-year-old Savannah man allegedly posed as law enforcement and stole over $22,000 from a Florida Keys resident in a fake jury duty arrest scam.

• Aug 9

Georgia man recounts Florida shark attack while saving fiancee

A Georgia man says he was bitten by a shark while swimming at Daytona Beach Shores, Florida.

• Jul 29

Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

• Jul 23

Reward increased for Florida murder suspect who could be in Georgia

Isabelle Rose Johnson​ is described by investigators as a dangerous woman who could be using disguises and fake stories to remain on the run.

• Jul 22

Murder suspect wanted in Florida could be hiding in North Georgia

Isabelle Rose Johnson is wanted for murder in Northwest Florida and should be considered dangerous, Georgia authorities say.

• Jul 16

South Florida cold case victim identified as metro Atlanta woman

After nearly 43 years as a Jane Doe, DNA testing identified a woman found dead in the Florida Everglades as Shelia Ann Nichols of Decatur, Georgia.

• Jul 16

Georgia 2-year-old shot, killed by relative during Florida vacation, sheriff says

The Georgia family had just arrived at their Florida rental home and had left the 2 and 4-year-old boys in the car when the shooting happened, officials say.

• Jul 14

"Operation Southern Slow Down" returns to Georgia, Florida for 9th year

Heading out on the road for the summer? Law enforcement in Georgia and Florida have a warning: Slow down or face consequences.

• Jul 10

Georgia man accused by Florida investigators of impregnating teenage victim twice

Florida detectives say the 33-year-old Georgia man impregnated his victim when she was 15 and 17 years old.

• Jul 10

Georgia woman facing decades in Florida prison for $300,000 fake return scheme

The Georgia woman faces up to 75 years in prison for a fraud scheme that Florida officials say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores.

• Jul 9

Blueberries sold at Publix recalled for possible E. coli contamination

A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.

• Jul 7

Florida man sentenced to 110 years for shooting of Georgia deputy

A Florida man will spend decades in prison for shooting a Georgia deputy after a high-speed chase in a stolen car, prosecutors say.

• Jul 1

After struggling for years to make ends meet, a daughter opened her home to her mother

Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.

• May 8

Truck driver who vanished en route to Miami found dead in Georgia

A Cuban truck driver has been found dead in Georgia more than a week after he disappeared while delivering a shipment to Florida, the FBI reports.

• Apr 29

FBI searches for Cuban trucker who vanished on Georgia-Miami route

The FBI is asking for the public's help in locating a missing truck driver last seen in Florida and several vehicles that vanished during a Georgia-to-Miami transport route.

• Apr 27

FBI's newest "Most Wanted" fugitive arrested in Florida, officials say

The FBI had offered a $1 million reward for information that leads to the arrest of KaShawn Nicola Roper.

• Apr 15

Offset returns to stage for the 1st time since Florida shooting

Just days after he was shot outside a Florida casino, rapper Offset is recovering from his injuries and back on stage.

• Apr 13

Migos rapper Offset released from hospital after Florida casino shooting

Rapper Offset is out of the hospital and speaking out days after he was shot outside of a Florida casino​.

• Apr 10

Emory students take part in alternative spring break focused on service, community

As the conversation around spring break safety grows, some colleges are offering a different option.

• Apr 9

Prosecutors to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after DUI arrest

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a Florida pharmacy.

• Apr 8

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