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Published on: March 6, 2026

Man Accused of 75 Retail Thefts Across Florida

A 39-year-old Pompano Beach man was arrested in Broward County as part of a statewide investigation into organized retail theft involving trading cards.

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the case was developed in collaboration with the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution, with assistance from sheriff’s offices in Broward and Martin counties. Authorities stated that the investigation focused on a series of alleged thefts at retail stores across Florida.

Sources report that between July 2025 and February 2026, the man allegedly committed 75 thefts at multiple store locations ranging from Orlando to Homestead. Investigators believe he selected large boxes of trading cards along with low-cost grocery items, such as taco seasoning packets. He allegedly used self-checkout registers to scan and pay only for the lower-priced items before leaving the stores with the trading cards.

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Published on: March 5, 2026

Mom Arrested After Fight With Daughter Over Target Trip

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida mother was arrested after the authorities said she allegedly assaulted her daughter following a disagreement about a trip to Target.

According to an arrest report, officers responded to a home in Homestead late Wednesday night after receiving a call about a disturbance. Sources report that both the mother and the daughter contacted 911 during the incident. When the officers arrived, they reportedly observed visible redness on the daughter’s face.

The daughter reportedly told police that earlier that day, she had gone to Target with a friend after texting her mom to let her know. Her mother allegedly told her she was not allowed to go and continued sending messages while she was out, asking about her location and telling her to return home. The daughter reportedly stated that when she arrived at the residence, her mother grabbed her by the hair and pulled her inside.

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Published on: March 1, 2024

Woman put Bleach Tablet in Boyfriend’s Cup of Tea

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida woman is facing charges after her boyfriend accused her of serving him a glass of tea with a bleach tablet added in place of sugar.

On the afternoon of February 23, a woman and her boyfriend were at the home they have shared for approximately three years. He was reportedly preparing a meal when he stepped away to take a business call from his boss. He walked outside to take the call and his food was left unattended in the house.

When he finished talking to his employer, the man returned to his tortilla and glass of tea. His girlfriend was in the room, and when he offered her a bite of his food, she told him it was too spicy for her taste. He reportedly tried to offer her some tea to see if it would help the burning feeling in her mouth, but she was reportedly unwilling to drink the beverage.

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