A Jacksonville woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a fraudulent credit scheme and COVID relief fraud. Crystal Denean Harvell, 37, was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and PPP loan fraud. She has been ordered to pay $131,782.63 in restitution andContinue Reading
A Duval County jail inmate has been charged with murder following the death of a man she allegedly set on fire last year. Kimberly Statum, 60, was initially arrested in November 2024 for attempted murder after officers found 67-year-old Lee Payne severely burned inside a home on Alexandra Drive inContinue Reading
On Monday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a suspect in a red truck pointing a firearm at passing vehicles on I-95 southbound. St. Johns County deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled, brandishingContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released details and video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Gossett Street on February 11, 2025, involving 29-year-old Michael Youmans. The incident is under preliminary investigation and details may change. Background: Incident Details: Charges: Youmans was arrested on the following charges: Investigation:Continue Reading
Significant traffic pattern changes are coming to Adams Street and Forsyth Street between Jefferson Street and Liberty Street as part of the Adams & Forsyth Two-Way Mobility Project. The project will convert both streets to two-way, single-lane traffic. The construction will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1: Phase 2:Continue Reading
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officer and his wife demonstrated the true meaning of service when they responded to a rollover crash while on their way to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary. JSO Officer Malik Daricaud and his wife, Jasmine, were driving on Jacksonville’s Westside last Monday when they witnessedContinue Reading
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