State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury found Bursey Armstrong Jr. guilty of two counts of Second-Degree Murder for the deaths of Tasheeka Young and her unborn child. Armstrong faces a maximum sentence of life in Florida State Prison, with a 25-year minimum mandatory term due toContinue Reading
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of Bradford Street. Patrol officers arrived to find an adult female, later identified as Yolanda Sturdivant, 53, with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, SturdivantContinue Reading
On Friday, May 24, 2024, Cierra Marie Martin (Black/Female, 31), previously serving a prison sentence for Aggravated Assault, was arrested for the murder of Dylonn Bealle-Veneziale (White/Male, 24) on Monday, June 12, 2023. Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in the 1300Continue Reading
Tragedy struck twice this past week as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to two separate shooting incidents that were later found to be linked. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the 6800 block of Sandle Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered Shane Payne inside his residence,Continue Reading
In 2013, the lives of Megan Simmons, 14, and Jazmine Shelton, 13, were tragically cut short in a drive-by shooting at Shelton’s mother’s home on Missouri Avenue. The incident, just before the summer break, shattered the hearts of their families who had been eagerly anticipating a sleepover and a beachContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers responded to a reported shooting on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in the 6300 block of Philips Highway. They found a deceased male, Anthony Ronaldo Parana Camargo, near a private business. Camargo, 26, died from gunfire. In the early stages of the investigation, surveillance footage was obtained showingContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville has announced the substantial completion and opening of the Independent Drive – Hogan Street – Water Street realignment project. This marks the first phase of the Riverfront Plaza park development, allowing the park to utilize the space previously occupied by the old roadway. Phase 1 ofContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has launched a search for Parker J. Nash, an adult reported missing under concerning circumstances. Nash, aged 36, was last seen today around 11:30 a.m. near the 1900 Block of West 6th Street. He was reported missing by a family member following a verbal disagreement. Nash,Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that transpired on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the vicinity of the 1600 block of Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL. In line with Sheriff T. K. Waters’ commitment to transparency, the JacksonvilleContinue Reading
On April 15, 2024, around 3:40 PM, Jacksonville officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 2100 block of Roy Baker Street, Jacksonville. They found a school bus with a gunshot to its front windshield. Initial investigations revealed that the bus was caught in crossfire between individuals exchanging gunfireContinue Reading