Ernest Gent

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old man in custody at the Alachua County Jail died early Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Detention officers observed Ernest Gent displaying signs consistent with a possible medical illness during overnight hours and requested evaluation byContinue Reading

Lincoln Cottle

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – A 14-year-old Matanzas High School student was arrested after deputies say he sent threatening messages and displayed a firearm during an online dispute with classmates, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. School resource deputies were notified Monday afternoon after a dean reported a lunchtime altercationContinue Reading

photo celebrating

For years, grocery stores focused on foot traffic, weekly specials, and efficient checkout lines. Catering, when offered, was often a modest add-on; party platters ordered over the phone and assembled between regular deli tasks. But as consumer expectations evolve, supermarkets are stepping confidently into the event space, transforming from retailContinue Reading

Julius Lindo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators determined a fatal house fire in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood was intentionally set, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. District 1 Patrol officers responded just before midnight Friday to assist Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crewsContinue Reading