Florida State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Julio Acosta-Morgado guilty of two counts of Custodial Sexual Battery; two counts Lewd or Lascivious Molestation; and one count Lewd or Lascivious Conduct. With the verdict, Acosta-Morgado faces up to life in Florida State Prison. The Honorable LondonContinue Reading
The Sanford Police Department has announced an arrest in the 1999 cold case homicide of Sherry Holtz. On December 4, 1999, at approximately 11:24 am, a body was discovered in the woods behind a business in the 2800 block of South Orland Drive (Aamco Transmissions). The body, found by aContinue Reading
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury has found Darien Howard guilty of First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery in the 2021 killing of Michael Livermore. With the verdict, Howard faces a mandatory life sentence in Florida State Prison. The Honorable Anthony Salem will sentence Howard at aContinue Reading
Florida State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that Quinton Burney pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Dawood Salman Mnaathar Allafee. Following the plea, the Honorable Jeb Branham sentenced Burney to 45 years in Florida State Prison. On the morning of October 17, 2022, officers were notified aboutContinue Reading
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury found Bursey Armstrong Jr. guilty of two counts of Second-Degree Murder for the deaths of Tasheeka Young and her unborn child. Armstrong faces a maximum sentence of life in Florida State Prison, with a 25-year minimum mandatory term due toContinue Reading
Iceland, with its dramatic landscapes, unique geological formations, and rich cultural history, is a destination that offers something for every traveler. From the bustling streets of Reykjavik to the serene, untouched wilderness, the country is a treasure trove of natural wonders waiting to be explored. One of the best waysContinue Reading
On June 11, 2024, at approximately 3:14 pm, the Port Orange Police Department responded to a robbery at the VyStar Credit Union located at 750 Dunlawton Avenue. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division quickly identified Tracy Hall, a 51-year-old resident of Port Orange, as the suspect. On June 12, 2024,Continue Reading
Over the weekend, Citrus County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Carlos Esteban Garcia-Luis, was observed by deputies adjusting his waistband as they approached. Despite requests to keep his hands visible, Garcia-Luis continued reaching intoContinue Reading
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of Bradford Street. Patrol officers arrived to find an adult female, later identified as Yolanda Sturdivant, 53, with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, SturdivantContinue Reading
On May 28, 2024, deputies from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a shooting at Colonial Plaza in Inverness. The incident occurred in the parking lot, where deputies found 33-year-old Traske C. Johnson with multiple gunshot wounds. Johnson was transported to a local hospital, but despite immediate lifesavingContinue Reading