U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan sentenced 39-year-old Danny Ray Boree from Keystone Heights to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Boree, who was a member of the violent white supremacy gangContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released details and video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Duval Station Road on November 19, 2024. According to preliminary information, Sergeant R. Hoover, who was off-duty at the time, was informed by a construction site supervisor that the suspect had stabbed aContinue Reading
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Collier County Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk, alongside State Attorney Amira Fox, announced that a grand jury returned first-degree murder indictments related to two separate fatal fentanyl overdoses. The indictments were the result of collaborative investigations by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’sContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department invites the community to participate in the Citizen Police Academy, which takes place on Thursday nights. The program will offer an in-depth look at Mobile Field Force (MFF) operations and TASER training. MFF plays a vital role in providing a rapid, organized response to eventsContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in Fort Myers arrested 71-year-old Martin Jay Benjamin of Lehigh Acres, Tuesday on ten counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals sharing files depicting the sexual abuse ofContinue Reading
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bryce Borton, a 16-year-old juvenile reported missing on October 4, 2024. Bryce is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen in Hernando,Continue Reading
On the night of Friday, November 29, 2024, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on W Oak Street in Crystal River after reports of a violent individual. Upon investigation, deputies determined that 25-year-old Luke Daniel Adams had shot his dog in the back of the neck withContinue Reading
UPDATE – Dec. 4, 2024: Nick has been found safe. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Nick Cepeda, who was reported missing on December 2, 2024. Nick is described as a white (Hispanic) male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 lbs.,Continue Reading
On November 22, 2024, Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo issued new guidance advising against community water fluoridation due to concerns about neuropsychiatric risks associated with fluoride exposure. Fluoride, a naturally occurring chemical compound found in water, soil, and various foods, has long been used in community waterContinue Reading
Duval County Public Schools has been recognized on a global scale for its commitment to educational excellence, earning the prestigious “System of Distinction” honor from Cognia, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to school improvement. Only 60 other schools and school systems nationwide and in Puerto Rico share this distinction forContinue Reading