An 18-month undercover investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), dubbed “Operation Knight Fall,” resulted in 13 arrests, the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, and the recovery of 16 firearms in the Ken Knight area. The investigation was launched following an anonymous tip from a community member, withContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida officials say 34.6 million visitors spent time in the Sunshine State in the third quarter of this year, eclipsing the previous third quarter record by 1.7% and giving the state three consecutive quarters of record growth. That comes despite Hurricanes Debby and Helene making landfallContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Multiple state attorneys general have requested the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a federal court dismissal of an indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith against President-elect Donald Trump. Florida led a multi-state brief; Texas filed its own. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland inContinue Reading
Sheriff T.K. Waters and Chief of Investigations Alan Parker detailed an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Monday morning outside a Popeyes on McDuff Avenue, involving an 18-year-old suspect and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Officer Robinson, a seven-year department veteran. The incident began when the mother of a 13-year-old girl discovered thatContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Two cities in Florida and a handful of cities across the country ranked as best cities for veterans, according to a study by Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s BestPlaces. Sarasota, Florida, ranked as the No. 1 ‘best city after service’ overall, followed by Norwich, Connecticut;Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – A recent report from the Florida auditor general’s office shows that the Commission on Offender Review didn’t comply with the state constitution in the administration of victim rights notifications. The audit found that the commission needs improved security with storage of confidential victim records and betterContinue Reading
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, jurors convicted 36-year-old Melissa Marie Alexander of Burglary of a Dwelling with a Battery while Armed and Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older. The verdict was delivered in the courtroom of Judge Joel D. Fritton, who ordered Alexander into custody forContinue Reading
The 2001 murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Leigh Medernach in Jacksonville, Florida, continues to be investigated as authorities seek new leads. Jennifer was last seen on November 4, 2001, when she left her home in Duval County with permission to walk to a nearby store with friends. She was reported missingContinue Reading
On November 6, 2024, just before midnight, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officers responded to a reported shooting at New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found 44-year-old Travis Gettis with a gunshot wound. Despite medical efforts, Gettis later died at a local hospital. Evidence quickly led homicide detectivesContinue Reading
Zakeeyah Taneajah-Shanaa Sadler has pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder following a violent confrontation in a Jacksonville parking lot. Sadler now faces a potential prison sentence ranging from 10 to 25 years, with sentencing by the Honorable Judge London Kite scheduled at a later date. The incident took placeContinue Reading