On January 16, 2025, a proactive patrol by a Lake County K9 deputy led to the arrest of 59-year-old Johnny Sizemore after a suspicious encounter on Lake Louisa Rd., Clermont. The deputy noticed a vehicle parked on the road with no license plate and significant front-end damage. Standing nearby, SizemoreContinue Reading
On January 15, 2014, 23-year-old Xavier Tarrand disappeared after being dropped off at the RaceTrac gas station on the corner of Hwy 50 and SR 33 in Groveland. Tarrand entered a black Honda with unknown occupants and was last heard from 40 minutes later, telling a friend he would returnContinue Reading
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, more than 200 members of the Escambia County community gathered for the official groundbreaking of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s new Fallen Officer Memorial. Sheriff Chip W. Simmons addressed the crowd, saying, “Our current memorial has been a solemn site of reflection, where we rememberContinue Reading
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., St. Johns County Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at the Dailey’s Gas Station located at 40 Settlement Drive in Nocatee. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a suspect had entered the store, brandished a knife, and threatened the clerk beforeContinue Reading
Four South Florida residents were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine, including incidents resulting in fatal overdoses. On January 16, Gito St Fort, 35, of West Palm Beach, was sentenced to 320 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution ofContinue Reading
In today’s rapidly changing economy, the link between education and industry has become more crucial than ever. Colleges and universities across Northeast Florida are embracing this challenge by transforming the way they prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. Through innovative research initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and strong partnerships withContinue Reading
Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Traffic Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday night in Dania Beach, leaving one man dead. At approximately 8:17 p.m. on January 13, BSO deputies, along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and Hollywood Fire Rescue, responded to a report of aContinue Reading
In the early hours of Friday, January 17, the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to two structure fires, one of which resulted in a resident being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. At approximately 12:12 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Graves Road after a concerned neighbor reported seeingContinue Reading
A 30-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, January 16, 2025, for lewd activity at Lions Park in Winter Haven. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice detectives were conducting undercover operations at the park in response to citizen complaints of inappropriate behavior. Around 11:00 a.m., detectives observed Freddyali Garcia Rivera, 30, ofContinue Reading
The Duval County Public Schools Class of 2024 has made history with a record-breaking graduation rate, surpassing the state average for years without waived testing requirements. The district’s overall graduation rate, including charter schools and alternative programs, now stands at 90.9%. Among traditional high schools, the graduation rate reached 95.3%,Continue Reading