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
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 21-year-old convicted felon is in custody after police say he carried out a series of armed robberies targeting fast-food restaurants and convenience stores across Jacksonville over five days in January. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jaheim Muhammad was arrested in connection with multiple robberies thatContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 15 arrests during a busy weekend that spanned from 6 p.m. Friday, January 23, to 6 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, while responding to hundreds of calls for service across the county. According to the sheriff’s office, deputiesContinue Reading
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – Four people were arrested Sunday morning after deputies say an attempted armed home invasion was stopped by a homeowner who refused to open the door and immediately reported the incident. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on January 25,Continue Reading