VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Volusia County judge sentenced 45-year-old Talia M. Nelson to 32 years in state prison after she entered no contest pleas to aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse in the death of her 14-year-old son, authorities said. The sentence was imposed during aContinue Reading
LAWTEY, Fla. – A Lawtey man was arrested Tuesday after an undercover narcotics investigation led authorities to execute a search warrant at his home, where detectives seized multiple illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office reported. Investigators said the sheriff’s office narcotics unit received information that CedricContinue Reading
INTERLACHEN, Fla. – A 29-year-old Interlachen man was arrested late last night after deputies say he assaulted his former girlfriend, stole her vehicle, and later barricaded himself inside her home, prompting a several-hour standoff before surrendering. Austin Lee McGowan was taken into custody on an active warrant charging him withContinue Reading
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Hernando Cortez Thompson Jr., a 39-year-old Orlando man identified by prosecutors as the leader of the Bloods-affiliated “Sex Money Murder” gang in Florida, was convicted this week on all charges following a Polk County jury trial, state officials announced. The verdict, delivered after about an hourContinue Reading
LEON COUNTY, FL – Tallahassee police say a burglary spree that stretched across North Florida came to an end thanks to quick coordination between agencies and the use of license plate reader technology. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, four men from Texas were arrested January 12, 2026, in connectionContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL – Police made multiple arrests early Sunday morning after a series of vehicle burglaries in the 300 block of 1st Street South, thanks to a quick response, K9 assistance, and help from victims and dispatchers. Around 3:00 a.m. on January 11, officers were called to the areaContinue Reading
PANAMA CITY, FL – A traffic stop in Panama City has led to the arrest of a couple on serious drug trafficking and child neglect charges. On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) intercepted a vehicle containing a significant amount of fentanyl and a young child.Continue Reading
ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026. The case involves an infant in the Coastal Health District who was too young to receive the routine vaccination before traveling internationally, where the virus was acquired. DPH officials are currentlyContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A quick-turnaround investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has removed a stolen firearm from the streets and landed a repeat offender back behind bars. Rashard Fulton, 26, was arrested on Thursday, January 8, 2026, just three days after he allegedly snatched a handgun from a Highlands-areaContinue Reading
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) reported an officer-involved shooting in the Brentwood area. Sheriff T.K. Waters and Chief Michael Paul provided a briefing detailing the incident, which occurred near the intersection of East 22nd Street and North Main Street. Incident Timeline & Details Suspect &Continue Reading