State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced today that a Duval County jury has found 57-year-old Anthony F. Brooks guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The conviction stems from the shooting death of his nephew. Brooks now faces a potential sentence of up to lifeContinue Reading
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Melissa Sue Irons, 35, and Scott Alan Irons, 34, on drug possession charges after their 5-month-old infant child tragically died at a local hospital. Deputies responded to a residence on S 6th Street in Fernandina Beach on Thursday, June 19, for a cardiacContinue Reading
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced today that a Clay County jury has found Bryan Harvey guilty of Trafficking in Fentanyl and Trafficking in Methamphetamine. With this verdict, Harvey faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in Florida State Prison. The Honorable Steven Whittington will preside over Harvey’s sentencing at aContinue Reading
Xaviyaun Jacquez Williams, 23, has been found guilty and sentenced to consecutive terms of Natural Life, 30 years, and Life in prison for the 2021 shooting death of 22-year-old Trevaughn Wilkerson. The sentencing occurred on June 26, 2025, following a trial in the case. The incident dates back to Monday,Continue Reading
A Duval County jury has found Quamaine Smith guilty of Armed Robbery, a conviction that could lead to a life sentence in Florida State Prison. The Honorable Anthony Salem will formally sentence Smith at a later date. The charges stem from an incident on January 18, 2020, when Smith andContinue Reading
A Clay County jury has found Danny Dustin guilty of Second-Degree Murder with a Weapon, as announced by State Attorney Melissa Nelson. This verdict carries a mandatory life sentence in Florida State Prison for Dustin, who has been designated a Prison Releasee Reoffender. The Honorable James Kallaher will formally sentenceContinue Reading
Florida State Attorney R.J. Larizza has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Dimeco Henderson, who is accused of sexually abusing two child victims over a period of three years. This marks the first time the State Attorney’s Office has pursued the death penalty in aContinue Reading
Former St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Blake Gruny, 48, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of sex offender probation on Friday morning, June 20, after pleading no contest in April to 10 counts of Possession of Sexual Performance by a Child and Unlawful UseContinue Reading
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated legal action against Contec, a Chinese manufacturer of patient monitors, and its Miami-based reseller, Epsimed, alleging severe cybersecurity risks and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). The lawsuit claims Contec concealed serious security flaws in its products, which couldContinue Reading
Rocky Jimenez, a known gang member and one of eight individuals identified in a 2023 undercover narcotics operation, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking ring. Jimenez pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in Fentanyl, possession of Fentanyl, and conspiracy to sellContinue Reading