Andrew Mariano (23) of Flagler Estates, identified as a senior leader of the violent Bloods-affiliated “Sex, Money, Murder” gang, was recently arrested by members of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) Task Force, SWAT, and Special Investigations Unit. The arrest was made with assistance from the Broward Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
A 32-year-old Lehigh Acres woman has been arrested for allegedly acting as the getaway driver for her husband during five armed robberies at businesses in Collier County. Crystal Garza is now lodged in the Collier County jail, facing five counts of armed robbery with a firearm. Her husband, Christopher ArrickContinue Reading
Quick action by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officers averted a potential tragedy at Huguenot Park on Saturday afternoon when three children were caught in a rip current. The incident unfolded when officers heard cries for help from a young boy in the water. Moments prior, officers had observed beachgoer StevenContinue Reading
A uniformed Osceola County Code Enforcement Officer was arrested after deputies say she stole a $600 cell phone package from a property she was visiting in an official capacity. On May 7, 2025, deputies responded to a larceny report at 5080 Maple Tree Lane in Saint Cloud. The complainant reportedContinue Reading
A 14-year-old student at Kanapaha Middle School was arrested on Monday, May 12, 2025, after authorities traced multiple violent threats made on social media to her. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO), school officials contacted law enforcement on Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025, regarding separateContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested fifteen individuals on charges related to soliciting sexual acts from or attempting to buy sex from juveniles online. The arrests were the result of a multi-day undercover operation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office’s Human Trafficking Section and Internet Predator Unit between April 21Continue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced additional charges against 34-year-old Terrance Robinson in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in North Tampa in June 2024. On June 17, 2024, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire near Regents Park Drive and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Upon arrival,Continue Reading
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the Port Orange Police Department responded to a report of an active shooting at the Walgreens located at 1625 Taylor Road. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect in the parking lot with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations revealed thatContinue Reading
A months-long investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) SCRAP Team has led to the dismantling of a group responsible for numerous fiber optic cable thefts in Jacksonville and Bradford County. The investigation, which began in October, identified Archie Crook as the ringleader of the operation. The suspects allegedly posedContinue Reading
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 12:49 p.m., the Ocala Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the TD Bank located at 2437 SE 17th Street. According to police, 37-year-old Randall Williford entered the bank brandishing a firearm and demanded money, successfully fleeing with overContinue Reading