Lake City, FL — A man has been arrested after investigators determined a residential fire earlier this year was intentionally set while a homeowner was inside the residence. According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded around 1:04 a.m. on February 18, 2026, to a reported structure fire atContinue Reading
Jacksonville, FL — Law enforcement officials seized more than 100 illegal gambling machines during a three-day citywide operation targeting unlawful gaming activity across Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the enforcement effort, called “Operation Reel of Fortune,” was conducted in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission. During the operation,Continue Reading
Lake City, FL – A 25-year-old Ocala man was arrested Wednesday night after driving to Lake City with the intent to engage in sexual activity with a child he believed to be 14 years old, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Horatio Levon Carrie, born July 6, 2000, ofContinue Reading
ORANGE PARK, FL — A Ridgeview High School student was arrested Thursday after a loaded firearm was discovered inside a vehicle parked on school property. According to authorities, school administrators and the school resource officer received a tip on March 5, 2026, that a 12th grade male student may haveContinue Reading
FREEPORT, FL — A 22-year-old 911 dispatcher for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and charged with more than 50 felonies after an investigation revealed he allegedly used gaming platforms to prey on children. Jordan David-Lee Smith was taken into custody on Thursday morning, March 5, 2026, atContinue Reading
Live Oak, FL — Suwannee County deputies arrested two people early Thursday morning after executing a narcotics search warrant at a motel in Live Oak. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, the operation took place during the early morning hours of March 5, 2026, at the Royal Inn MotelContinue Reading
Tallahassee, FL — A man has been arrested months after a shooting left a victim critically injured near a Tallahassee apartment complex. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, officers responded around 3:25 a.m. on December 24, 2025, to reports of a shooting near Ocala Road and West Tennessee Street. WhenContinue Reading
Walton County, FL — A Walton County Sheriff’s Office jail employee has been arrested following an investigation that revealed she allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with an inmate. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received information on February 18 regarding an inappropriate relationship between 56-year-old Kelly Jo JohnsonContinue Reading
Jacksonville, FL — A Duval County jury has found 28-year-old Stevon Lashion Walker guilty of Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon following a violent robbery at a Jacksonville convenience store. State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced the conviction, which resulted in Walker receiving aContinue Reading
Jacksonville, FL — A Jacksonville man has been charged with felony murder after an attempted armed robbery in 2025 resulted in the death of another suspect. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Damon Thomas was arrested Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in connection with the incident. Authorities said Thomas wasContinue Reading