For the first time in its history, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has successfully traced, seized, and returned funds lost to cryptocurrency scams during criminal investigations. Sheriff Rick Staly recently presented checks totaling over $4,600 to two local victims. These recoveries are the result of two separate, months-long investigationsContinue Reading
A shoplifting suspect who attempted to steal nearly $1,500 in merchandise from Lowe’s was apprehended after being spotted riding on the back of a UPS truck, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). On July 3, Flagler County deputies responded to a shoplifting report at Lowe’s in Palm Coast.Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Khaliyah Symone Phillips, 21, of Tallahassee, on July 1st, charging her with one count each of forgery of an altered check and passing a forged check, both third-degree felonies. This arrest is part of a joint effort between FDLE and the FranklinContinue Reading
Anecia Yvonne Graham, 22, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Child Abuse following an investigation by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office into severe injuries sustained by a 4-month-old child. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Detective J. Wenk responded to a local hospital after medical staff reported suspected child abuse.Continue Reading
A reported robbery and abduction at the Gateway Laundromat on Sunday, July 6, 2025, led to an extensive search by law enforcement before being determined a false alarm, resulting in the arrest of the reporting party. At approximately 9:33 A.M., Lake City Police Department officers responded to the laundromat atContinue Reading
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has announced the arrests of Jamarian Byrd, 22, and Travis Roberts Jr., 24, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 26 on Quail Lane and South Blvd. in Macclenny. The victim, Devin Powers Jr. “DJ”, 23, tragically succumbed to his injuriesContinue Reading
Two Palm Coast juveniles were arrested last week by Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies after leading law enforcement on high-speed chases on electric off-road motorcycles, reportedly endangering motorists and pedestrians. In the early afternoon of July 2, an FCSO Motors Unit deputy attempted a traffic stop at Palm CoastContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has announced the arrest of Jason Blount, 52, of Orlando, in connection with three cold case sexual battery incidents that occurred in Jacksonville in 2000 and 2002. Blount was linked to the crimes through DNA evidence collected after his arrest in Orange County for robbery.Continue Reading
A potentially dangerous situation at Manantial de Vida Church in Naples was safely resolved Sunday afternoon after deputies with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about an armed man acting erratically. At approximately 12:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the church located at 5990 Golden Gate Parkway,Continue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals in connection with the May 14, 2025, fatal shooting of 31-year-old Michael Workman in Seffner, FL. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Phillips Drive at approximately 3:14 a.m. and located Workman suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.Continue Reading