ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – A teenage TikTok user was arrested late Tuesday after deputies say he tried to remain inside a Walmart store overnight to complete a social media challenge aimed at generating online views. Just after 11 p.m. on January 13, deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded toContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A Palm Coast couple has been arrested on child neglect and elderly neglect charges after a welfare check revealed severe cockroach infestation, widespread filth, and hazardous living conditions inside a home in the city’s W-Section, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began Tuesday,Continue Reading
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect wanted in a stolen vehicle case out of Southwest Florida died Thursday after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound while in custody in Yulee, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Just after noon, deputies located a reported stolen vehicle and made contact with theContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three men are facing multiple criminal charges after investigators say they stole large quantities of energy drinks from stores across Jacksonville, a crime spree brought to an end through patrol work and public tips. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, District 2 Patrol and Task Force officersContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 23-year-old Gainesville woman has been arrested and charged with homicide after police say her 7-month-old baby was found unresponsive in a bathtub inside a northeast Gainesville apartment. According to the Gainesville Police Department, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to Sweetwater Square Apartments, located at 3501Continue Reading
SANFORD, FL – A Sanford Police officer assigned to protect students at Seminole High School has been fired and arrested following an investigation into “vile and disgusting” behavior with a minor. Pedro Enrique Da Silva was taken into custody on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after investigators determined he had usedContinue Reading
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A Yulee man was arrested last week after a road rage confrontation escalated into gunfire while a child was present, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Jesse Robin Compton, 33, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and firing a gun into anContinue Reading
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man accused of carrying out a large-scale retail fraud scheme targeting Walmart stores across Florida and Georgia has been arrested following a months-long investigation by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Branden Nikita Brown, 31, was taken into custody last Friday and charged with sixContinue Reading
FORT PIERCE, FL – A massive multi-state investigation into the serial abuse of three minor children has culminated in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in St. Lucie County. Terry Farmer was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, following a probe that spanned nearly a dozen states andContinue Reading
UPDATE: Detectives have identified the victim found inside the Imeca Lumber business as 23-year-old Eduardo P. Rodriguez. The suspect responsible for his killing and the gun battle with officers was identified as 31-year-old Justin D. Long. Original Post: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A suspect was killed and two Gainesville police officersContinue Reading