The City of Jacksonville Beach has been targeted by a cybersecurity event, disrupting certain information systems. Following the discovery, federal law enforcement was notified, and an investigation was promptly initiated with the aid of third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts. The investigation unveiled that the incident was a result of aContinue Reading
On February 27, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at around 12:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Lane Avenue South. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified black male suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the victim, identifiedContinue Reading
Late Saturday evening on January 6, 2024, Jacksonville officers rushed to the 8000 block of Ivymill Court following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Gary Mills inside a residence, critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, Mills succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound afterContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach expressed deep sorrow following a violent incident in the downtown area on March 17th. Authorities conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Stressing the community’s commitment to safety, officials strongly condemned the act and stood united against violence.Continue Reading
Amit Patel, a 31-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Henry L. Adams for wire fraud and engaging in an illegal monetary transaction. Patel was also ordered to forfeit $22,221,454.40, the proceeds of the wire fraud, andContinue Reading
On March 14, 2024, Mistree Ricardo, a 15-year-old white (Latina) female, was reported missing to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Mistree is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 100 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, gray pants, andContinue Reading
On the morning of March 14, 2024, shortly after 4:00 am, an inmate at Clay County Jail suffered a medical emergency. Deputies, medical staff, and Clay County Fire Rescue responded promptly, attempting life-saving measures. Unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the case, andContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 3 carried out proactive patrols in Duval, resulting in a traffic stop due to a violation. Upon contact with the vehicle’s occupants and a probable cause search, officers discovered and confiscated two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, along with 13.45 grams of MDMA, marijuana,Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Groundwork Jacksonville, has been awarded a groundbreaking federal grant of $147 million. This substantial funding will facilitate the design and construction of five crucial segments of the Emerald Trail, marking the largest single federal grant ever receivedContinue Reading
On March 12, 2024, around 11:48 am, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center received a notification through the LPR system regarding a vehicle linked to an armed robbery/carjacking in Duval County. The vehicle was reportedly spotted near Blanding Blvd and Constitution Drive. Deputies initiated pursuit when theContinue Reading