An undercover sting operation, “Operation Heartbreaker 2,” focused on adults soliciting underage children for sexual encounters, has resulted in the arrest of eight men. The four-month investigation, which followed an initial operation from July 11-14, 2024, targeted individuals who engaged in online conversations attempting to solicit undercover agents posing asContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred early Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on the 2400 block of Drake Elm Terrace in Valrico. At 3:49 a.m., dispatchers received a 911 call from a woman reporting a disturbance in her home. Dispatchers overheard an argument in the backgroundContinue Reading
Byron S. McCormick, 54, was arrested on March 19, 2025, by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office after traveling from Broward County with the intent to engage in sexual activity with a 13-year-old female. McCormick arrived in St. Lucie County on the evening of March 18, 2025, and was metContinue Reading
On Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025, detectives executed a search warrant at 210 Banyan Drive, where the St. Lucie County SWAT team secured the residence occupied by Sarah Works, 28. Investigators say Works gained the trust of an elderly victim by presenting herself as a caregiver. Once in that role,Continue Reading
On March 15, 2025, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies located a vehicle linked to a missing 16-year-old female from Texas and a male suspect wanted for multiple felony charges. The vehicle was found in the parking lot of Durbin Pavilion. When deputies approached, the driver fled. Deputies, including theContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a grand theft at Sephora on March 1, 2025. At approximately 5:45 PM, the suspect entered the Sephora store located at 2152 3rd Street South and stole a significant amount of cosmetics before leaving on footContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of 34-year-old Breanna Harris and 30-year-old Dontarius Fiffer in connection with the 2023 murder of Antonio Waldon. On June 19, 2023, officers responded to a shooting call on West 6th Street in the Durkeeville neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found 34-year-old Antonio WaldonContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has charged Antonio Gueits, 18, with first-degree murder following a brutal attack that led to the death of 65-year-old Cerida Charon. On December 26, 2024, at approximately 6:56 a.m., deputies responded to University Area Park, located at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa. Upon arrival,Continue Reading
On Monday, March 17, 2025, 27-year-old Margaret Elizabeth Lehman and 30-year-old Mark Edward Brittian Jr. were sentenced in connection with the 2021 death of their 11-month-old daughter, Marcelyn Brittian. Judge Cary F. Rada sentenced Lehman to 13 years in prison and Brittian to 13.25 years. Both Lehman and Brittian hadContinue Reading
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was injured Wednesday morning when an armed man wearing a bulletproof vest shot him during a traffic stop near Trout River Boulevard and Ribault Scenic Highway. At approximately 9 a.m., Officer A.C. Gaulding initiated a traffic stop. When the driver stopped, he opened his carContinue Reading