A man was shot by deputies on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after pointing a firearm at law enforcement officers serving a final eviction notice at a residence on SW Washington Avenue in the Three Rivers Estates subdivision. At approximately 10:45 a.m., three Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived to serveContinue Reading
Jose Ortiz, 35, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and violation of probation following a series of break-ins at churches in Districts 5 and 6 of Northwest Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz is responsible for at least eight separate incidents. His arrest came afterContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville has partnered with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to become the first municipality to implement the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-ROC), a new system designed to streamline disaster-related cost recovery. Developed by FDEM, F-ROC simplifies and standardizes the Public Assistance process, enhancing Jacksonville’s abilityContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, The Arc Jacksonville, and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have announced the launch of the Professional Animal Workers Certificate (PAWS) program, an initiative providing individuals with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD) with education and hands-on experience in animal care. The program was introduced at aContinue Reading
Sarasota Police detectives are investigating a homicide after officers discovered a woman dead inside her home on Tuesday, February 4. At approximately 8 p.m., Sarasota Police patrol officers conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 2200 block of Ringling Blvd. Upon entering the home, officers found an adultContinue Reading
Ocala Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the June 23, 2024, shooting death of 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. Detective Thomas took Blayze Jurrien White, 22, Fredrick Bernard Lowe, 21, and Zayshawn Lee Lamar Webb, 18, into custody for their alleged roles in the homicide. Brown was shot andContinue Reading
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Donato Perez of Belle Glade. He was shot by his longtime friend, 50-year-old Yoel L. Ramos of Clewiston. The shooting was over an argument. Ramos has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree Murder. Original Post: On Tuesday, February 4th, at approximatelyContinue Reading
A 16-year-old teen from Fort White, identified as Jacob Jessup, has been arrested following a months-long investigation into a school shooting threat made in April 2024. The investigation, led by Detective Chad Guerry of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), began after a call was made to the sheriff’s officeContinue Reading
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 9629 Minnesota Street in Fanning Springs, Florida, on February 3, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking. The operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of fentanyl, over 30 grams of methamphetamine, assortedContinue Reading
A Gainesville man was arrested on January 30, 2025, after deputies discovered 53 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Gilchrist County. Deputies observed a white pickup truck without a tag near SW 70th Street and W Suwannee Street. Deputy Marchione conducted a traffic stop and made contact withContinue Reading