State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury found Matthew Gilchrist guilty of Armed Robbery. As a Prison Release Reoffender and Habitual Violent Felony Offender, Gilchrist faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years, up to life, in Florida State Prison. Sentencing will be scheduled by the HonorableContinue Reading
On December 9, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., two masked suspects entered Sean Express, located at 220 NW 39th Ave in Gainesville, FL, armed with a firearm. The suspects stole money from the cash register before fleeing the scene in an early 2000s Honda Accord. Gainesville Police Department (GPD) isContinue Reading
Five unknown suspects broke into Bella Citta Elementary School in Polk County on the night of November 28, 2024. The suspects initially attempted to enter the school through several locked doors but were unsuccessful. They then accessed the back courtyard via a gate and entered through the cafeteria. Once inside,Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in solving a 2017 homicide that left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 26, 2017, in the 10300 block of Agave Road when officers responded to reports of multiple people shot. Upon arrival, police found two victimsContinue Reading
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) successfully resolved a seven-hour standoff at 2917 NE 10th Drive, which began after shots were fired at Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) workers responding to a gas leak. At approximately 1:40 p.m., GRU employees, in clearly marked vehicles and uniforms, arrivedContinue Reading
A yearlong investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has culminated in the arrest of the man responsible for supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills that were disguised as prescription painkillers. Jose Manuel Pereyorosello, 35, of Panama City, has been arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl in quantities ofContinue Reading
On December 11, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) executed a search warrant at a residence located at 8749 SW 81st Terrace, Trenton (Fanning Springs), Florida, following numerous complaints about illegal drug activity at the location. During the search, authorities discovered approximately 30Continue Reading
The University of Florida (UF) has selected the LaVilla neighborhood in downtown Jacksonville as the location for its new graduate campus, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ambitions to become a leading hub for technology and workforce development. The decision was made by the UF Board of TrusteesContinue Reading
The Orlando Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Division (DED) has had a busy week, making significant strides in removing illegal drugs and firearms from the community. As of December 6, 2024, DED has seized over 4,000 grams of cocaine, 450 grams of crack cocaine, 5,700 grams of fentanyl, and 27,000 gramsContinue Reading
A Lake County deputy attempted to stop a speeding driver on December 7th, 2024, near the intersection of US Hwy 441 and State Road 46. The driver, later identified as 34-year-old Jeremy Fountain, fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Fountain subsequently crashed his vehicle in Tavares andContinue Reading