A Jacksonville man was arrested on Friday night, May 16, after Flagler County deputies observed him throwing a bag of marijuana from his vehicle during a traffic stop. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with illegal window tint. Before the vehicle came to a complete stop, deputies witnessedContinue Reading
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), with assistance from the FBI and the FCSO SWAT team, has successfully concluded a five-month undercover operation by raiding a suspected drug house at 17 Winchester Road in the Ormond Beach area of Flagler County. The early morning operation on May 16 resulted inContinue Reading
CASE UPDATE: On March 4, 2026, Da Silva pleaded guilty to 12 counts of possession of sexual performance by a child, which were enhanced under Florida law. Following Da Silva’s plea agreement, Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols sentenced him to five years in a Florida Department of Corrections prison, followed byContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A 70-year-old man living illegally in the United States is facing severe felony charges and certain deportation following a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) investigation into the disappearance and exploitation of a local teenager. Jose Valerio-Rodriguez, a Cuban national, was apprehended on March 3, 2025, afterContinue Reading