A joint law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Lake City woman on drug charges after authorities uncovered a plan to smuggle narcotics into Suwannee Correctional Institution. Jakaleb Thomas, a correctional officer trainee, was taken into custody after task force detectives received intelligence from the Alachua CountyContinue Reading
After more than three decades, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified a previously unidentified homicide victim found in 1988 as Pamela Leigh Walton. On September 25, 1988, deputies discovered the remains of a deceased individual approximately 30 feet off the side of CR 474 in a rural, heavily woodedContinue Reading
A convicted felon was arrested after multiple disturbances, a battery incident, and the discovery of 208 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle. On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Deputy J. Gonzalez responded to a battery call near the 13000 block of W Newberry Rd. The suspect, 40-year-oldContinue Reading
A six-year-old home invasion case has led to the arrest of a suspect after a DNA match linked him to evidence left at the scene. On January 19, 2019, at approximately 2:43 p.m., deputies responded to a reported home invasion in the 6000 block of NW 18th Ave. They foundContinue Reading
Early Saturday morning, a domestic disturbance in Gainesville led to a SWAT response and the discovery of two deceased individuals. At approximately 5:53 a.m. on March 8, 2025, the Gainesville Police Department received a call from a concerned family member regarding an argument in the 6100 block of NW 30thContinue Reading
Detectives with the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning. On March 8, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., St. Petersburg Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 2800 block of Freemont TerraceContinue Reading
On March 6, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m., a road rage incident at the intersection of South US Highway 41 and West College Avenue in Ruskin resulted in the arrest of one driver after a confrontation escalated into violence. According to authorities, 47-year-old Leonard Cako, the driver of a whiteContinue Reading
Authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspected homicide of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, who was last seen on February 15, 2025. According to police, Corsette was lured through a social media app to meet 35-year-old Steven Gress on February 14. She returned home that night but went back the following dayContinue Reading
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder following the death of her 3-month-old child in December 2024. On December 13, deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Meriden Avenue after receiving a report of an unresponsive infant. Paramedics transported the childContinue Reading
Cold plunging, a practice once primarily associated with athletes, has gained widespread popularity as more individuals incorporate it into their wellness routines. Also known as cold-water immersion, this method involves submerging the body in cold water for short periods and has been linked to various potential health benefits. The HistoryContinue Reading