Columbia County warns of phone scammers posing as deputies who sometimes tell victims to meet at Five Points Elementary to pay bogus fines. Officials say callers often demand crypto or gift cards.

A man in his early 20s was found shot to death early Thursday on Jacksonville's Southside near Drew Park. Detectives are asking for tips as they try to ID the victim.

A Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty in the death of a severely emaciated Great Dane named "Miracle." Sentencing is set for Aug. 17.

A Camden County mother was arrested after her 1-year-old was found unconscious and later tested positive for fentanyl. The child is recovering in a Jacksonville hospital while investigators probe the home.

A shooting is under investigation Thursday morning on the 5500 block of Barnes Road South near University Boulevard; authorities released few details. Investigators remain on scene.

A handcuffed woman has filed a federal civil‑rights lawsuit alleging a former Ormond Beach officer slammed her head into a glass partition during a 2024 DUI booking. The suit names the officer and the city and seeks damages for injuries and scarring.

A sheriff's helicopter captured mortar-style fireworks being launched from a moving vehicle on I‑95 near St. Augustine. A passenger was arrested and initially charged; prosecutors later dropped the felony.

JSO posted surveillance images after fights at two 103rd Street restaurants; one worker was punched and the man pictured is being sought. Tips may carry a reward.

A South Florida chef was arrested in Gainesville after police say he drove to meet a 16‑year‑old and sexually battered her; he faces multiple felonies and is being held without bail.

JSO is investigating a death at Colonial Point condos on Atlantic Boulevard after a reported domestic disturbance. Police scheduled a 9 a.m. briefing as investigators worked the scene.

A man was grazed by a bullet while driving near Odessa Street on Jacksonville’s Eastside; police say an ex‑boyfriend ran from the car and detectives are searching for him.

A 28-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after fleeing an encounter with ICE and HSI agents in St. Augustine; state troopers are investigating. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of vehicle stops during immigration operations.

Jacksonville Beach police say five people tied to a theft ring at the Home Depot face 97 charges; investigators recovered about $2,500 and estimate more than $22,000 was stolen.