JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two men are behind bars after a series of armed robberies targeting multiple businesses across Jacksonville over a 10-day period, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the suspects followed a similar pattern in each incident, waiting until a cashier was alone before striking. The suspectsContinue Reading
BAY COUNTY, Fla. — A Bay County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is hospitalized after attempting to rescue two individuals from the water following an overturned kayak Tuesday morning. According to officials, dispatchers received a 911 call at approximately 11:16 a.m. on March 31, 2026, reporting an overturned kayak on Deer PointContinue Reading
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A domestic violence suspect was taken into custody after deputies located him injured in a creek following a foot chase, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began late in the evening on March 23, 2026, when a woman reported that her ex-boyfriend, 38-year-oldContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Thirteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were recovered during a proactive law enforcement operation tied to a planned “Senior Skip Day” gathering, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The operation took place Friday, March 27, 2026, after authorities identified online activity promoting an event similarContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Several juveniles are facing charges after a disturbance at a juvenile detention center escalated into a riot Saturday afternoon, police said. Gainesville Police responded around 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2026, to the facility following reports of a disturbance. Authorities said the incident began when staff enteredContinue Reading
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Eight individuals have been federally indicted following an 18-month investigation into a contraband smuggling operation at the Citrus County Jail, authorities announced. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District ofContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for very low-income residents through the SHIP Single-Family Development Program. City officials said the program will initially fund the construction of 10 affordable single-family homes and provide eligible buyers with down payment assistanceContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, will host the return of JaxReady Fest, a free two-day event focused on emergency preparedness and community safety. The event is scheduled for April 17–18, 2026, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, located at 1000 WaterContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A towing company owner has been arrested following an investigation into alleged overbilling practices, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Mohamed Bassam, 38, who owns King Towing and Storage LLC and Safe Harbor Towing LLC, was taken into custody on March 19, 2026, after detectives received multipleContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released body-worn camera footage from an incident involving a large gathering of teens that led to multiple fights at a city park. According to JSO, more than 200 teenagers gathered at Blue Cypress Park on March 18, 2026, for what was describedContinue Reading