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Florida Man Suspected in Multiple Fires Arrested

A Florida man believed to be responsible for multiple fires in the Umatilla area of Lake County, Fla., has been arrested, according to a statement by Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis. James Anthony Bennett was arrested this month on four counts …

Florida Serial Arsonist Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

A serial arsonist in Florida was sentenced last month to 18 years in prison and 12 years of probation for two counts of arson to an occupied dwelling and one count of arson to a motorcycle, according to a statement …

Florida CFO Asks Public for Help in Catching Serial Arsonist

Florida officials are looking for assistance from residents of Lake County, Fla., in catching a suspected serial arsonist who is believed to be connected to multiple fires in the Umatilla area, according to a statement from Florida CFO and State …

Florida Makes 3 Arrests in ‘Operation Rent-to-Burn’ Arson Crime Ring

Three additional people have been arrested for their various roles in an arson-for-profit scheme that took place over 7 years in three Florida counties, according to a statement from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis. Yamina …