DELTONA, Fla. — Two individuals have been arrested after deputies say they fired at a vehicle following an argument that began on social media, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday to a shooting in the area of Hemingway Drive. The victim told investigatorsContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man was shot and killed by police late Monday night after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers responding to a disturbance, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff T.K. Waters and Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. May 4 on Rigel Road.Continue Reading
PALATKA, Fla. — A Palatka woman is facing multiple charges after deputies found her and three young children asleep in a vehicle outside a church with drugs inside, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred late Sunday, May 3, when Deputy Lowe noticed a vehicle parked outsideContinue Reading
BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — A child has been found dead following a house fire Tuesday morning in Sampson City, according to authorities. Firefighters with Bradford County Fire Rescue responded around 9:35 a.m. May 5 to a residential fire in the 12700 block of Southwest 84th Avenue. Crews arrived to findContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a road rage-related shooting that left one person seriously injured, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the intersection of Palmetto Road and A1A South following reports of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire. One individual was detainedContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A 19-year-old man who nearly drowned last month has reunited with the officer who helped save his life, marking an emotional moment for first responders and the community. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department shared that Cpl. LaMont recently met again with Joshua, a Jacksonville resident rescuedContinue Reading
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2024 crash that killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office motor deputies, officials announced. Corrine Adrianna Blue was taken into custody following a felony arrest warrant issued by a judge in the 15th JudicialContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will illuminate several city landmarks in red from April 26 through May 3 as part of a national tribute honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty. Locations participating in the tribute include JFRD headquarters, the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, StationContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Marine Division recently joined several regional and federal agencies for advanced water rescue training aimed at strengthening coordination during emergencies on local waterways. The Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course was held last week at U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport andContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City officials have issued an immediate burn ban across Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions continue to intensify due to extreme drought and weather conditions. The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department announced the ban April 30, prohibiting all open burning until furtherContinue Reading