Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests of Alexander McKinnie and Kara Morrison in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Florida’s Medicaid program through false reimbursement claims. “Medicaid fraud is a clear example of theft from taxpayers,” Uthmeier said. “In Florida, our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will safeguardContinue Reading
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida – The Florida State Attorney’s Office is investigating reported financial discrepancies within the St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization, a private nonprofit funded by members of the St. Augustine Police Department. St. Augustine Police Chief Jon Marston addressed the investigation in a statement released Wednesday, January 28, 2026,Continue Reading
NASSAU COUNTY, Florida – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former Nassau County School District bookkeeper following an investigation into the alleged theft of more than $100,000 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School over a span of several years. Jennifer Lynn Folliett, 46, of Hilliard, was taken into custodyContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released preliminary details and video related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on West 22nd Street on January 11, 2026. The incident resulted in the injury of Samuel Cook, 35, a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms. Based on his actions before andContinue Reading
St. Petersburg police have arrested a 43-year-old woman in connection with the death of her young son following a disturbing call that brought officers to a northeast St. Petersburg home. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, officers were called around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, to a residence inContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Eleven men are facing felony charges after Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers and Vice Unit detectives dismantled an active rooster fighting operation on the city’s Westside. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 6 patrol officers responded to a home on Jake Road following aContinue Reading
KISSIMMEE, Florida – A security guard has been arrested following a physical altercation with a 15-year-old resident at the Osceola County Juvenile Justice Detention Center in Kissimmee that left the teen hospitalized, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded on January 21, 2026, to the detention center atContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – An 18-year-old Palm Coast man has been arrested following a multi-state investigation that led deputies to Houston, Texas, where a missing 15-year-old girl was located and safely recovered. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Beckner Lane on January 11Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is recognizing one of its own for extraordinary bravery and service. Corrections Officer Obbie Johnson has been named the 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year by the Florida Sheriffs Association, an honor reserved for officers who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication, and selflessness in the line ofContinue Reading
Security guards help property owners address homeless encampments legally through proper trespassing enforcement, compassionate engagement, and documented procedures that protect both property rights and individual dignity. Professional security provides lawful solutions that prevent recurring encampments while avoiding legal liability. Guards trained in homeless outreach can remove unauthorized occupants while connectingContinue Reading