On Monday night, April 8th, a shooting incident occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart in Inverness, FL, prompting a response from Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Gavin Minden, fled the scene towards Lowes on foot. The CCSO’s Aviation Unit was called inContinue Reading
David Jerome Lemon Jr., aged 29, has been sentenced to a minimum mandatory of 25 years in the Florida Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to Second-degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. The sentencing follows a thorough investigation by theContinue Reading
On Friday, April 21, 2023, tragedy struck in Jacksonville as patrol officers from the Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident on Blanding Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found 32-year-old Paul Steney with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Steney succumbed to his injuries. The JacksonvilleContinue Reading
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, authorities in Jacksonville responded to a shooting incident on Pritmore Road. The victim, identified as Gavin Rickard, a 19-year-old male, was found with gunshot wounds upon arrival. Despite efforts by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel, Rickard was pronounced dead at the scene. The JacksonvilleContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on street racing following a surge in complaints and incidents reported by concerned citizens and officers. Over the weekend, law enforcement deployed various units across the city to address this dangerous activity. Despite efforts to deter participation, officers encountered individuals engaging in streetContinue Reading
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Patrol Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2800 block of Sophia Street. Upon arrival, they found Javan Holmes, 30, with at least one gunshot wound. Despite efforts by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Holmes succumbed to his injuries at aContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Samuel Arthur Thompson, aged 53 and residing in St. Augustine, to 220 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Thompson faced charges related to producing, receiving, and possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM), among other offenses. These includedContinue Reading
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has extended support to Baltimore amidst recent events, expressing sympathy and solidarity with the affected community. In response to evolving maritime impacts, Mayor Deegan has engaged in discussions with Jacksonville Port Authority CEO Eric Green to address concerns. The mayor emphasized the importance of safeguarding infrastructureContinue Reading
Port Orange Police emphasizes the importance of traffic safety following a collision at the intersection of Clyde Morris Blvd and Herbert St. Both drivers reportedly ran a red light, resulting in a collision. Fortunately, no significant injuries were reported, but the incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangersContinue Reading
Braden Lafferty, 19, of Port Orange, Florida, was arrested on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, on charges of Vehicular Homicide, Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death, and Racing on a Highway. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on the morning of December 23, 2023, when Lafferty wasContinue Reading