The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Major Case Section has arrested four men in connection to the January 24, 2025, shooting that claimed the life of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. and injured Lafayette Mango. Keith Fields, 18, Dannel Larkins, 20, Keith Johnson, 21, and Zharod Sykes, 24, have been charged with SecondContinue Reading
The Mayor’s Office and Meridian Waste have reached a mutually agreeable resolution regarding the Northside (Area II) residential solid waste contract, avoiding legal action and ensuring long-term service stability. The resolution includes a compensation agreement that will be presented as a one-cycle emergency bill at tonight’s City Council meeting, whereContinue Reading
On March 11th, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan provided new insights into the City’s 904 LEAN initiative, which aims to drive smarter governance, enhanced efficiency, and responsible financial management. The initiative, launched in partnership with the LEAN Competency System (LCS), focuses on continuous improvement and operational excellence across municipal operations. ThroughContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville has identified $7,980,286 in unspent funds from the 2023-2024 fiscal year following its annual review process. The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee has unanimously approved funding for several significant projects, which will now go before the Jacksonville City Council for final approval. Key allocations include: “These projectsContinue Reading
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging Phillip Johnson, 21, of Cocoa, with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, robbery, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. If convicted on all charges, Johnson faces a minimum sentence of 10 years,Continue Reading
United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Rudy Salazar, 37, of Dade City, to 15 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Salazar pleaded guilty to the charges on December 3, 2024. According to the pleaContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the aggravated child abuse of his three-month-old baby. On March 10, 2025, deputies responded to St. Joseph’s Hospital Main after reports of a three-month-old baby with healing fractures to the ribs. Through their investigation, detectives determined that the baby’s father, BalinContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for human trafficking, resulting in the rescue of a victim. On November 4, 2024, deputies arrested Rico Gardner, 45, during an undercover operation. He was charged with Transporting for Prostitution and Deriving Support from the Proceeds of Prostitution. During the investigation, detectivesContinue Reading
Special Agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Orlando arrested nine individuals identified as illegal aliens during a recent operation. Among those arrested was a suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela. The individuals taken into custody had criminal histories that included homicide, kidnapping, cocaineContinue Reading
On March 11, 2025, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), in coordination with the Florida Attorney General’s Office, Tampa International Airport Police Department (TPAPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), arrested five individuals involved in an auto theft ring targeting rental vehicles. The investigation began inContinue Reading