Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the February 21, 2025, shooting death of Joseph Simmons, following a month-long investigation by the Live Oak Police Department and multiple law enforcement agencies. Officers responded to a vehicle crash at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the area of 424 Johnson Avenue, whereContinue Reading
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Breon Allen, who was killed on January 24 in what investigators describe as a targeted attack linked to escalating violence between rival street groups. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) detectives arrested Donte McGhee and Tavaris Kelly on chargesContinue Reading
Two men have been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly shooting and killing two hunting dogs on Rollo Drive in Bryceville on Thursday. The suspects, Bobby Pike and James Wilson, face criminal charges following a reported series of aggressive actions that led to the deaths of theContinue Reading
Samantha James, 29, was arrested on March 24, 2025, after attempting to flee from law enforcement with a significant quantity of drugs. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit observed James, who had an active felony arrest warrant and was out on bond for prior drug sales, in the parkingContinue Reading
A routine traffic stop for speeding in Clay County resulted in the arrest of two Jacksonville residents on multiple drug trafficking charges. Over the weekend, Clay County Deputy Gelsomino and his trainee stopped a vehicle traveling 62 mph in a 45 mph zone near Creighton Rd. During the stop, deputiesContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) continues its intensive search efforts following a tragic boating accident on the St. Johns River on the night of Friday, March 21. At least eight people were aboard the 18-foot vessel when it capsized, leaving four survivors, one confirmed deceased, and two others still missing.Continue Reading
Steven Kyle Maddox, 40, was arrested on March 20, 2025, after a search warrant was executed at his residence by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High-Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU). The investigation began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). HTCU Detective Ben WilsonContinue Reading
On March 20, 2025, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau, with assistance from the SWAT teams of Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, and Mount Dora Police Departments, executed a search warrant at a residence on Cooter Pond Road in Deland. The search was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. UponContinue Reading
A hit-and-run incident led to the arrest of two men after they fled the scene of a crash on March 20, 2025. The motorist responsible for fleeing was identified as 34-year-old Enrique De Jesus Cante-Gomez, of Miami, who was involved in a rear-end collision while driving a van with twoContinue Reading
On February 21, 2025, Baker County deputies responded to a shooting on Hillcrest Drive in Macclenny that left three people shot. A 20-year-old male was killed, while two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives launched an extensive investigation, gathering evidence and conducting interviews over the past month. Their efforts led toContinue Reading