POLK COUNTY, FL – A 43-year-old Wauchula woman is behind bars after investigators say her 16-year-old victim’s mother discovered incriminating videos on the boy’s phone. Marie Ibarra was arrested on Monday, January 5, 2026, by detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The investigation was launched in December 2025Continue Reading
BUNNELL, FL – A 27-year-old Palm Coast woman has been convicted for a sexual relationship with an underage victim following a year-long legal process. Angel Sexton pleaded guilty to Lewd or Lascivious Battery on December 17, 2025, in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The conviction stems from aContinue Reading
LAWTEY, Fla. – A Lawtey man was arrested Tuesday after an undercover narcotics investigation led authorities to execute a search warrant at his home, where detectives seized multiple illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office reported. Investigators said the sheriff’s office narcotics unit received information that CedricContinue Reading
INTERLACHEN, Fla. – A 29-year-old Interlachen man was arrested late last night after deputies say he assaulted his former girlfriend, stole her vehicle, and later barricaded himself inside her home, prompting a several-hour standoff before surrendering. Austin Lee McGowan was taken into custody on an active warrant charging him withContinue Reading
LEON COUNTY, FL – Tallahassee police say a burglary spree that stretched across North Florida came to an end thanks to quick coordination between agencies and the use of license plate reader technology. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, four men from Texas were arrested January 12, 2026, in connectionContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL – Police made multiple arrests early Sunday morning after a series of vehicle burglaries in the 300 block of 1st Street South, thanks to a quick response, K9 assistance, and help from victims and dispatchers. Around 3:00 a.m. on January 11, officers were called to the areaContinue Reading
PANAMA CITY, FL – A traffic stop in Panama City has led to the arrest of a couple on serious drug trafficking and child neglect charges. On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) intercepted a vehicle containing a significant amount of fentanyl and a young child.Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A quick-turnaround investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has removed a stolen firearm from the streets and landed a repeat offender back behind bars. Rashard Fulton, 26, was arrested on Thursday, January 8, 2026, just three days after he allegedly snatched a handgun from a Highlands-areaContinue Reading
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) reported an officer-involved shooting in the Brentwood area. Sheriff T.K. Waters and Chief Michael Paul provided a briefing detailing the incident, which occurred near the intersection of East 22nd Street and North Main Street. Incident Timeline & Details Suspect &Continue Reading
Following an investigation by the Major Case Unit, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Palm Coast man who detectives determined drove up to a teenage girl, exposed himself, and masturbated in front of her. On December 26, 2025, deputies responded to the R-Section of Palm Coast. Upon arrival,Continue Reading