Man Arrested in Shooting of Officer at Lake City Easter Celebration

A 25-year-old man, Justin Le’on Claridy, has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Lake City Police Department officer during a community Easter Celebration on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 8:06 P.M. at the Annie Mattox Recreation Center on NE Center Avenue, where officersContinue Reading

Largo Man Arrested for Transmitting Child Pornography Following Proactive Investigation

A 21-year-old Largo man, Brandon Hernandez, was arrested on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for ten counts of Transmission of Child Pornography following a proactive investigation by the Largo Police Department’s Investigative Services Division. The investigation aimed to identify individuals actively possessing and transmitting child pornography online. Detectives identified Hernandez asContinue Reading

Four Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation in Clay County Home Explosion

Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a home explosion on Sycamore Way Monday evening, resulting in the hospitalization of two adults and two children. While the exact cause remains under investigation, preliminary indications suggest an apparent gas explosion. The State Fire Marshal is currently on scene and will be conductingContinue Reading

Tampa Man Arrested for Road Rage Shooting; Drugs and Rifle Found

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies have arrested Jose Antonio Alvarado Claudio, 36, in connection with a road rage shooting that occurred on Friday, April 18, 2025. Deputies responded to a call at 10:35 a.m. where a victim reported someone shot at his vehicle during a road rage incident thatContinue Reading