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
On March 19, 2024, at around 12:19 PM, the Port Orange Police Department responded to a well-being check following a report of a potentially suicidal individual. Upon arrival, officers found themselves in a confrontation with the subject. As officers attempted to establish contact, the individual emerged from the front doorContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach has been targeted by a cybersecurity event, disrupting certain information systems. Following the discovery, federal law enforcement was notified, and an investigation was promptly initiated with the aid of third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts. The investigation unveiled that the incident was a result of aContinue Reading
On February 27, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at around 12:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Lane Avenue South. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified black male suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the victim, identifiedContinue Reading
Late Saturday evening on January 6, 2024, Jacksonville officers rushed to the 8000 block of Ivymill Court following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Gary Mills inside a residence, critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, Mills succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound afterContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach expressed deep sorrow following a violent incident in the downtown area on March 17th. Authorities conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Stressing the community’s commitment to safety, officials strongly condemned the act and stood united against violence.Continue Reading