Man Arrested After Stolen Car Causes Deadly Pileup on I-295

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has arrested Rodney Wesley, 20, in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-295 North that killed a 66-year-old motorcyclist and caused an hours-long shutdown of the interstate. Carjacking Spree Leads to Deadly Crash Earlier this month, Wesley allegedly stole a Lexus while its owner wasContinue Reading

Car Crashes Into Church After Possible Gunfire in Haines City

Haines City police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025, involving possible gunfire, a hit-and-run, and a vehicle crashing into a church. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunshots near Avenue I and 12th Street North. While en route, officers receivedContinue Reading

Floral City Woman Arrested After Eight Dogs Found Dead in Abandoned Home

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested 48-year-old Jennifer Ashley on eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies discovered the remains of multiple dogs inside a residence on E. Boblink Lane. On February 8, 2025, Deputy Bannon and Animal Control Officer (ACO) Gannon responded to the residence afterContinue Reading

Suspect Caught on Camera Stealing Bike in Crystal River Burglary

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential burglary that occurred on February 6, 2025, in the area of NE 4th Street in Crystal River. Between 2:30 AM and 6:30 AM, surveillance footage captured a suspect wearing a dark-colored hoodie and jeans riding a yellow bike while entering multipleContinue Reading

Man Arrested After Mother Found Shot, Wrapped in Blanket in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Eric Cobb for the murder of his mother, 51-year-old Erika Winford. Patrol officers responded to a home on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, where they found Winford unresponsive in the backyard, wrapped in a blanket and towels. She had suffered aContinue Reading