Senior United States District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced 44-year-old Jucory Randell Kirtsey to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Kirtsey, who entered a guilty plea on September 5, 2024, faced an enhanced sentence due to his classification as an Armed CareerContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Branch NAACP, the Jacksonville Urban League, and the JAX Chamber, invites the community to the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Friday, January 17, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m., with theContinue Reading
Chief Kevin Jones, who has served as Jacksonville’s Fire Marshall and led the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Fire Prevention Division, is retiring after more than 30 years with the department. His last day with JFRD is Friday, January 3, 2025. Chief Jones, a graduate of the University of NorthContinue Reading
37-year-old Nathan Williams, a criminal defense attorney, was arrested on Sunday evening for allegedly smuggling drug-soaked papers into the Duval County Jail using his professional access. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives charged Williams with eight felonies, including: Investigators allege Williams collaborated with inmates and their families to smuggle legal paperwork lacedContinue Reading
On May 27, 2024, a shooting occurred in the Jacksonville Beach Central Business District, and the Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with the incident. Anyone with information regarding the individual’s identity is urged to contact Detective B. Burrell at bburrell@jaxbchfl.netContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Davion Murphy in connection with the June 23, 2024, shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as Julio Foolio, in Tampa. Murphy was taken into custody by JSO’s SWAT team, Gang Unit, and the U.S. Marshals Service on SundayContinue Reading
Creekside High School students and staff were safely evacuated to a nearby location on January 6, 2025, under a law enforcement escort following a reported threat. Deputies from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the scene. Explosive Detection K9 Tonic, along with his handler, Deputy Stephanie Stuart,Continue Reading
On Monday, December 30, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) District 2 patrol officers responded to a burglary in progress and uncovered a large stash of firearms, drugs, and cash at a residence. With assistance from the Narcotics and Vice Section, officers executed a search warrant, leading to the arrest ofContinue Reading
Jacksonville recorded 59 murders in 2024, the lowest number since at least 1995 and a 52% decrease from 2023. Sheriff T.K. Waters attributed this achievement to strategic efforts by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), community collaboration, and advanced technology investments. “One of my primary points I wanted was for everyoneContinue Reading
Early on December 26, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Patrol Officer H. Melvin stopped on the Mathews Bridge to assist two men with changing a tire on a disabled vehicle. Parking his patrol car behind the two vehicles and activating his emergency lights, Officer Melvin provided a safety buffer as theContinue Reading