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
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A 33-year-old man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Spencer Thomas Patton, of Jacksonville Beach, was taken into custody on March 25, 2026, after detectives executed a search warrant atContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 23-year-old Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer has died following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, according to officials. Colton Tibbetts, a second-generation firefighter, was identified as the driver in the crash, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on State Road 26 near Melrose Elementary School inContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities are searching for a 23-year-old man accused of causing a fatal crash and fleeing the scene earlier this year, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators identified the suspect as Alexander Rivera-Russo, who is wanted in connection with a deadly collision that occurred on Friday, Jan. 2,Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 21-year-old man was arrested less than 24 hours after a shooting that left a 2-year-old boy dead at a Jacksonville apartment complex, authorities said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Steven Dodson Jr., who is now in custody following an intensive manhunt. According toContinue Reading
UPDATE: The killer of the toddler has been captured. Original Post: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville authorities are searching for a suspect after a 2-year-old child was killed during a shooting late Sunday night. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred just before midnight on March 22, 2026, atContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A suspect already in custody has now been charged with murder in connection with the November 2025 death of a Jacksonville woman. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced that 49-year-old Joseph Undrea Anderson has been charged in the death of 58-year-old Alesa Leach. On November 17, 2025, JSOContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in separate unsolved cases, crediting public tips and investigative work for the breakthroughs. Authorities said 38-year-old Bobby Beaty was arrested on March 18, 2026, in connection with a burglary that occurred on January 15. Investigators say Beaty broke intoContinue Reading