A Naples woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office revealed she stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Target by failing to scan all her items at self-checkout. Kimberly McDonnell, 36, is charged with grand theft ($750-$5,000) after detectives determined she made 18Continue Reading
A woman was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at AdventHealth Heart of Florida on February 12, 2025, after reports of shots fired were received by the Haines City Police Department at approximately 9:58 AM. Officers from the Haines City Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
Two children have died, and a 29-year-old woman remains in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash on February 10, 2025, in the area of SR 683 (North Washington/301) and 7th Street. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Sarasota Police officers responded to reports of a vehicle striking pedestrians before fleeing the scene.Continue Reading
St. Petersburg Detectives arrested 18-year-old Antwon Jones in connection with a shooting that injured two bystanders on February 11, 2025. The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of 15th Street South, where a conflict between two groups escalated. Jones allegedly fired shots at the opposing group, butContinue Reading
The Orlando Police Department has released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that took place on January 3, 2025, at 401 John Young Parkway. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. when officers responded to a call from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office about a man, later identified as MarvinContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has arrested Rodney Wesley, 20, in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-295 North that killed a 66-year-old motorcyclist and caused an hours-long shutdown of the interstate. Carjacking Spree Leads to Deadly Crash Earlier this month, Wesley allegedly stole a Lexus while its owner wasContinue Reading
A 15-year-old female student was arrested on February 11, 2025, after making threats to bring a gun to Atlantic High School and carry out a shooting. The Port Orange Police Department received multiple reports around 5:00 p.m. regarding the threats, prompting an investigation that led to the identification of theContinue Reading
Haines City police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025, involving possible gunfire, a hit-and-run, and a vehicle crashing into a church. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunshots near Avenue I and 12th Street North. While en route, officers receivedContinue Reading
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) sergeant shot and wounded a wanted suspect who drove his vehicle toward him Tuesday afternoon on the Northside. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Gossett Street. District 6 patrol officers were following up on a traffic stop involving the suspect, who had previously fledContinue Reading
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested 48-year-old Jennifer Ashley on eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies discovered the remains of multiple dogs inside a residence on E. Boblink Lane. On February 8, 2025, Deputy Bannon and Animal Control Officer (ACO) Gannon responded to the residence afterContinue Reading