JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Eleven men are facing felony charges after Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers and Vice Unit detectives dismantled an active rooster fighting operation on the city’s Westside. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 6 patrol officers responded to a home on Jake Road following aContinue Reading
KISSIMMEE, Florida – A security guard has been arrested following a physical altercation with a 15-year-old resident at the Osceola County Juvenile Justice Detention Center in Kissimmee that left the teen hospitalized, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded on January 21, 2026, to the detention center atContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – An 18-year-old Palm Coast man has been arrested following a multi-state investigation that led deputies to Houston, Texas, where a missing 15-year-old girl was located and safely recovered. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Beckner Lane on January 11Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is recognizing one of its own for extraordinary bravery and service. Corrections Officer Obbie Johnson has been named the 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year by the Florida Sheriffs Association, an honor reserved for officers who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication, and selflessness in the line ofContinue Reading
Security guards help property owners address homeless encampments legally through proper trespassing enforcement, compassionate engagement, and documented procedures that protect both property rights and individual dignity. Professional security provides lawful solutions that prevent recurring encampments while avoiding legal liability. Guards trained in homeless outreach can remove unauthorized occupants while connectingContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 21-year-old convicted felon is in custody after police say he carried out a series of armed robberies targeting fast-food restaurants and convenience stores across Jacksonville over five days in January. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jaheim Muhammad was arrested in connection with multiple robberies thatContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 15 arrests during a busy weekend that spanned from 6 p.m. Friday, January 23, to 6 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, while responding to hundreds of calls for service across the county. According to the sheriff’s office, deputiesContinue Reading
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – Four people were arrested Sunday morning after deputies say an attempted armed home invasion was stopped by a homeowner who refused to open the door and immediately reported the incident. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on January 25,Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County jury has found 31-year-old Michael Deshawn Williams Jr. guilty of Attempted Second-Degree Murder in connection with a shooting at The Avenues Mall, according to an announcement from Florida State Attorney’s Office. Jurors also determined that Williams discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury, aContinue Reading
COMMERCE, Ga. – Law enforcement agencies are renewing their call for information on the anniversary of the fatal shooting of Billy Lee Smith, who was killed the evening of January 26, 2021, outside a Dollar General store in Commerce. Smith was a father of five. Smith was shot in frontContinue Reading