FLORAL CITY, Fla. — A structure fire early Tuesday morning in Citrus County has turned into a homicide investigation, ending with the arrest of a suspect following an hours-long manhunt. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on April 7, Citrus County deputies and fire-rescue crews responded to a fire on East HawkContinue Reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son following a shooting last year, authorities said. Kadeem Thomas surrendered on Monday, April 6, at his attorney’s office, where he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive TaskContinue Reading
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A man wanted in connection with a toddler’s drug overdose has been arrested after more than a year on the run, authorities said. Bruce Harris, 34, was taken into custody at a hotel in Deltona following a 15-month search involving local investigators, surrounding agencies, and theContinue Reading
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A narcotics investigation in Spring Hill led to the seizure of trafficking-level drugs and the arrest of two individuals following a SWAT-assisted search warrant. On April 2, detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, along with the SWAT Team, executed a searchContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Palm Coast woman was arrested Sunday night after deputies discovered multiple drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a Ford F-150 for speeding and failing to maintain its lane late April 5.Continue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A routine traffic stop early April 4 led to the arrest of a South Daytona man and the seizure of hundreds of suspected drug pills, including MDMA and fentanyl, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Just after midnight, a deputy stopped a vehicle in BunnellContinue Reading
ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman is dead and her husband is in custody following a shooting Monday afternoon in Southwest Orlando, police said. Officers responded around 1:38 p.m. on April 6 to the 4900 block of Eaglesmere Drive, where they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesavingContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released new details and video related to an officer-involved shooting that left a 49-year-old man dead last month. The incident occurred on March 17 on Bowden Road and resulted in the death of Michael Krause, according to JSO. Authorities say the informationContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A five-year-old boy fighting an aggressive brain tumor got a day to remember thanks to a special surprise organized by local first responders and a nonprofit. Liam Tuten, who has been in Jacksonville since September undergoing treatment, recently completed his third bone marrow transplant. After months spentContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A 20-year-old Palm Coast woman has been indicted for first-degree murder following a monthlong investigation into the death of her newborn child, authorities said. A Flagler County Grand Jury on April 6 returned a “true bill” indictment against Anne Mae Demegillo, charging her with first-degree premeditatedContinue Reading