JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to killing a 2-year-old boy during a domestic violence shooting. State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that Steven Dodson pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, Possession of aContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. According to federal court records, 47-year-old Charles Curtis Williams sold methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine toContinue Reading
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Two men were arrested Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Polk City man in April, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began during the early morning hours of April 23, 2026,Continue Reading
ACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage and additional details regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Kline Road East on June 7. According to JSO, the incident resulted in the injury of 22-year-old Kiyan Atkinson. Authorities said Atkinson has been charged with Aggravated AssaultContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, FL — A 55-year-old massage therapist has been arrested and charged with sexual battery following a multi-month investigation by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Special Victims Unit into inappropriate conduct at a Northwest Gainesville chiropractic clinic. Jason Michael Vigliotti was taken into custody on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.Continue Reading
LIVE OAK, Fla. — A 22-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning after authorities say he attempted to rob a hotel employee at gunpoint before fleeing on foot. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Live Oak Police Department responded during the early morning hoursContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, FL — A massive three-day compliance sweep in Alachua County has resulted in the arrest of 24 registered sexual offenders and predators for violating state registry laws. The multi-agency crackdown, which ran from Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18, 2026, was conducted by the Alachua County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An Alachua County deputy sheriff is being credited with saving the life of a 2-month-old infant after responding to a medical emergency during the early morning hours of June 21. Deputy Sheriff T. Jovic was dispatched to a residence in the 8500 block of Northwest 1st AvenueContinue Reading
PALM COAST, FL — Three women trapped in sex trafficking networks have been liberated and 10 individuals arrested following a intensive four-day undercover sweep targeting the online commercial sex trade in Flagler County. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), in collaboration with multiple state and federal regional enforcement agencies, announcedContinue Reading
LAKE CITY, Fla. — A man was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators identified him as the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred in Lake City earlier in the day. According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:52 a.m. on June 23 to the areaContinue Reading