JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A 19-year-old man who nearly drowned last month has reunited with the officer who helped save his life, marking an emotional moment for first responders and the community. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department shared that Cpl. LaMont recently met again with Joshua, a Jacksonville resident rescuedContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will illuminate several city landmarks in red from April 26 through May 3 as part of a national tribute honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty. Locations participating in the tribute include JFRD headquarters, the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, StationContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Marine Division recently joined several regional and federal agencies for advanced water rescue training aimed at strengthening coordination during emergencies on local waterways. The Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course was held last week at U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport andContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City officials have issued an immediate burn ban across Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions continue to intensify due to extreme drought and weather conditions. The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department announced the ban April 30, prohibiting all open burning until furtherContinue Reading
STARKE, FL — A 59-year-old Bradford County man was arrested Wednesday as part of a statewide law enforcement initiative targeting the digital exploitation of children. Gary Eugene Adams, of Starke, faces multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Adams has been charged withContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 64-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she intentionally drove over a group of baby ducklings in a residential neighborhood. Beverly Sasberry was arrested April 30 and charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty following an investigation by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 4Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A proactive patrol led to the arrest of a convicted felon after officers discovered a loaded firearm inside a vehicle near the beach, according to police. Officers were checking beach end-zones for suspicious activity when they located a vehicle occupied by two individuals near 10th AvenueContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A routine traffic stop early Saturday morning led to the arrest of two individuals after officers discovered marijuana and related items inside a vehicle. According to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, officers conducted a stop around 2:50 a.m. April 25, 2026, on a vehicle leaving theContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting inside a Jacksonville apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers responded Friday, April 24, 2026, to an apartment complex on Collins Road near Retreat Boulevard in the Ortega area following a report of aContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she illegally dumped dozens of tires along a city roadway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). Investigators said 37-year-old Kayla Stone was identified in connection with an October 2025 incident in which a witness reported aContinue Reading