9th grader arrested after tip on FortifyFL app leads to discovery of gun at Putnam County school
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – An app that allows students to send tips to law enforcement agencies is the reason behind the arrest of a Putnam County student accused of bringing…
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How an app is helping 911 dispatchers in Flagler County see suspected criminals caught in the act in real-time
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office introduced new technology used by 911 dispatchers to help deputies see suspected crimes being committed in real-time. The app is called…
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New app lets you immerse yourself in St. Augustine’s rich Black history
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A new app by Visit St. Augustine and Florida Historic Coast allows you to interactively immerse yourself in St. Augustine’s rich Black history that spans over…
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Dealing with dating app despair
If you’re still looking for love this Valentine’s Day, you may be tempted to sign up for one of the many dating apps out there. And while they can be…
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Clay County family sues social dating app Grindr after teenager’s death
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Just one day after a contentious Senate hearing where lawmakers blamed social media executives for the negative effect their platforms have on teenagers’ mental health —…
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Mayor Deegan wants Jacksonville kids to read at least 20 minutes a day this year. Download this app to track, win prizes
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. – “20 minutes a day paves the way.” That’s the slogan Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said was created for a year-long push to improve literacy among school-aged children. Deegan said…
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Online dating app leads to Tampa resident being kidnapped, driven to Lake City
LAKE CITY. Fla. – On the evening of New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department officers arrested a Tampa man in connection to a kidnapping of someone he met on…
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18-year-old arrested, accused of robbing people he met in dating app ‘Grindr’ in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was arrested and accused of robbing at least three people that he met during the dating app “Grindr,” according to the Clay County…
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Would you use an app to talk to police after you get pulled over?
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Traffic stops are the most common police interactions in the United States, but they can also be among the most dangerous, with risks for both law enforcement…
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