Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested 51-year-old Reginald Graves in connection with the death of Todd Taylor, also 51. On December 18, 2024, patrol officers discovered Taylor unresponsive on the sidewalk along Kings Road near Myrtle Avenue. Taylor was transported to a hospital, where he remained for three weeksContinue Reading
On January 22, 2025, a Lake County deputy on patrol in the area of Pala Verda Avenue in Leesburg initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Steven Green, admitted he did not possess a valid driver’s license.Continue Reading
Detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit are searching for more victims of Johan Portilla-Guzman, who was arrested over the weekend on charges of Organized Fraud. Portilla-Guzman, the owner of Pro-Remodeling, allegedly posed as a licensed contractor to deceive homeowners. Instead of completing the promised work, he isContinue Reading
On Friday, January 24, 2025, detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau were conducting an investigation in Leesburg, Florida, which led them to the residence at 933 Main Street. The investigation was supported by detectives from the Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, and Clermont Police Departments. During theContinue Reading
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip that a wanted individual, Jacques K. Gentis, was hiding at a residence in Englewood. Deputies attempted to arrest the 20-year-old Gentis, but he fled on foot when approached. During the pursuit, aContinue Reading
Between December 23, 2024, and January 5, 2025, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple burglaries across the county, targeting smoke shops, motor vehicles, and businesses. The suspects are believed to have committed burglaries at two smoke shops, five vehicles, and a nail salon. In each case, the suspectsContinue Reading
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals who broke into Golden Gate Middle School early Wednesday morning. Surveillance footage captured three males and one female, all dressed in black and wearing face coverings, burglarizing the school shortly after 2 a.m. Detectives found aContinue Reading
On January 24, 2025, at 1:07 p.m., Hillsborough County deputies responded to an aggravated battery call at an RV park located at 9102 Williams Road in Tampa. Upon arrival, Logan Williams, 27, attempted to evade arrest by entering a vehicle with his mother, Meriam Williams, 62, and driving away atContinue Reading
A 49-year-old Port Charlotte man took his own life as deputies arrived to arrest him on sexual abuse charges. On January 20, 2025, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging the sexual assault of a 16-year-old female by 49-year-old Eberto Pupo Calzada. The victim disclosed that the abuseContinue Reading
Two juveniles were arrested in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch after a detailed investigation by Charlotte County deputies. The investigation began on January 5, 2025, when a resident on Palmetto St. reported a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was found a few doors downContinue Reading