Just after midnight on February 14, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officers responded to a shooting at the Hometown Inn & Suites on Mustang Road in Jacksonville’s Southside. Upon arrival, officers found 25-year-old Francis Bowling Jr. deceased from a gunshot wound. A 23-year-old pregnant woman was also discovered with non-life-threateningContinue Reading
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) narcotics operation led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, firearms, and cash on February 14, 2025. JSO’s Narcotics Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the Mixon Town area, where theyContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville and Mayor Donna Deegan have announced the launch of “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign and website aimed at showcasing major downtown projects, including updates on Riverfront Plaza and the development of new riverfront parks. “I Dig Jax tells that story, the story of both dirtContinue Reading
A domestic incident in the 500 block of 6th Street South escalated into violence when a victim was assaulted by three men, one armed with a firearm. Jacksonville Beach Police officers responded to the scene, located the suspects, and made multiple arrests. During the arrests, officers discovered approximately 130 gramsContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested 36-year-old Michael Wilt in connection with a series of burglaries targeting local dollar stores. The investigation began earlier this month when officers responded to a break-in at a dollar store on Blanding Boulevard. Surveillance footage showed a suspect smashing the front glass door, breaking intoContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit detectives arrested 38-year-old Falen Decoda McNeil following the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, David Cruz, early Saturday morning, February 15, 2025. At approximately 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a shooting on Teresa Avenue near Pearl Street. Upon arrival, McNeil approached officers and stated thatContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has arrested Rodney Wesley, 20, in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-295 North that killed a 66-year-old motorcyclist and caused an hours-long shutdown of the interstate. Carjacking Spree Leads to Deadly Crash Earlier this month, Wesley allegedly stole a Lexus while its owner wasContinue Reading
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) sergeant shot and wounded a wanted suspect who drove his vehicle toward him Tuesday afternoon on the Northside. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Gossett Street. District 6 patrol officers were following up on a traffic stop involving the suspect, who had previously fledContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Eric Cobb for the murder of his mother, 51-year-old Erika Winford. Patrol officers responded to a home on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, where they found Winford unresponsive in the backyard, wrapped in a blanket and towels. She had suffered aContinue Reading
A vehicle stop for running a red light in the 1600 block of 3rd Street South in Jacksonville Beach resulted in the arrests of a 15-year-old juvenile driver and an 18-year-old passenger. Officers discovered five occupants in the vehicle—one adult and four juveniles—all from another county. In plain view, officersContinue Reading