PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A 20-year-old Bradenton man is behind bars after a family in Punta Gorda discovered his communications with a 13-year-old girl and intercepted him as he returned to their home. Kevin Lopez Perez was arrested on Friday, March 27, 2026, by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office MajorContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A 33-year-old man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Spencer Thomas Patton, of Jacksonville Beach, was taken into custody on March 25, 2026, after detectives executed a search warrant atContinue Reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Tallahassee Police Department, in partnership with regional law enforcement agencies, has launched a new technology initiative aimed at improving real-time information sharing and strengthening public safety across the community. The program, called Connect Tallahassee, was developed in collaboration with the Florida State University Police Department, theContinue Reading
OCALA, Fla. — A 59-year-old woman has been arrested following an investigation into a fraud scheme that diverted more than $1 million from a healthcare business, according to the Ocala Police Department. Jean A. Gonzalez, a former employee of Ethos Health Group, is accused of redirecting patient and insurance paymentsContinue Reading
EDGEWATER, Fla. — A 38-year-old man has been arrested after posting violent threats on social media directed at a local church and other religious groups, police said. The Edgewater Police Department (EPD) said it became aware over the weekend of posts that included images of a firearm along with threateningContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 23-year-old Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer has died following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, according to officials. Colton Tibbetts, a second-generation firefighter, was identified as the driver in the crash, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on State Road 26 near Melrose Elementary School inContinue Reading
PALATKA, Fla. — Multiple fights broke out Wednesday night in the parking lot of Palatka Junior-Senior High School as students returned from an event, prompting a law enforcement response, officials said. Deputies and other officers responded around 8:30 p.m. on March 25, 2026, after reports of fights involving students exitingContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A dispute over a food delivery escalated into an armed confrontation Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of two individuals, authorities said. Deputies responded on March 25, 2026, to the 5000 block of Northeast Waldo Road after a caller reported that someone had pulled a gun duringContinue Reading
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — A student was detained Tuesday morning following a stabbing at Walton Middle School that left two students and one adult injured, authorities said. The incident was reported at approximately 7:22 a.m. on March 24, 2026. A School Resource Deputy was already on campus when the callContinue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are investigating the death of a 61-year-old woman found unresponsive on a residential property Thursday evening, with preliminary information indicating the incident may have involved dogs at the scene. Deputies responded around 7:02 p.m. on March 19, 2026, to the 10000 block of Northwest CountyContinue Reading