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A Jacksonville sales rep was sentenced to 22 months and ordered to repay roughly $3.75M after federal prosecutors say he hid income and shifted assets to avoid the IRS.
A Baldwin Middle-Senior High social studies teacher was arrested Friday and reassigned while investigators probe allegations described as an offense against a student.
A Jacksonville grandmother was struck and killed while crossing W. 8th Street. Her family says the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and they've launched a fundraiser.
JSO released footage showing a "rook" used to gas a truck during a May 6 standoff behind the San Pablo Road Walmart; a man emerged armed and was shot by officers. Investigation is ongoing.
Animal Care & Protective Services and JSO responded to a Southside home after a tip about dozens of cats; ACPS says the house may hold 40–80 cats and some may not have survived.
Two people were killed and another was injured Thursday after a two‑vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard north of NAS Jacksonville. The Florida Highway Patrol says the incident is under investigation.
Detective Eva Solis was named law‑enforcement officer of the year after undercover work helped dismantle a child‑exploitation ring and led to rescues and a federal conviction.
Undercover Operation Sand Trap led to 25 arrests at Jacksonville Beach hotels and officials say two trafficking survivors were identified. Police say officers posed online and worked from hotels to make arrests.
A Jacksonville woman says her stolen car was recovered and held as evidence in a homicide for eight months, leaving her without a vehicle while investigators process the case.
A Palm Coast man was arrested after investigators say he spent hours assaulting a pregnant woman in her home on May 18. He faces multiple felony charges and is being held pending extradition.
A Jacksonville man admitted in federal court to his role in a June 2020 Ormond Beach grocery robbery. He pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act and firearm charges and now faces federal prison time.
Three people were arrested May 21 in connection with the Dec. 10, 2025 Paxon Shopping Center shooting that killed 49‑year‑old Corey Denmark. Charges include murder and accessory counts.
A 26-year-old Wellborn woman was killed when a car ran off County Road 245 and hit a tree; three occupants were airlifted to UF Health Shands with serious injuries.
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