Camden County mother arrested after 1-year-old found unconscious, tests positive for fentanyl
CAMDEN COUNTY, Fla. – A Camden County mother was arrested after her 1-year-old child was found unconscious and later tested positive for synthetic fentanyl, the sheriff’s office said. Natalie Pierantonis was taken into custody after Camden County deputies, the Kingsland Police Department and emergency medical crews res
Duval County Public Schools Earns Second Straight ‘A’ Rating Under Tougher State Standards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has earned an “A” district grade for the second consecutive year, according to newly released school accountability results from the Florida Department of Education. District officials said the achievement is particularly noteworthy because it was earned under more rigor
Man found shot to death in Drew Park off Barnes Road South near University...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A shooting is under investigation after a man was found dead early Thursday in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said officers responded around 1:30 a.m. after a passerby reported finding someone in Drew Park, on Barnes Road South near University Boulevard. Police...
Woman pleads guilty in animal cruelty case of emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Eight months after her arrest in the animal cruelty case of an emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville, a 43-year-old woman has pleaded guilty, court records show. The dog was named Miracle by Animal Care & Protective Services as staff members tried to save him, but...
Jacksonville Couple Arrested After More Than $240,000 in Stolen Gold Coins Sold
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville husband and wife have been arrested after investigators say they sold dozens of stolen gold coins worth more than $240,000 that had been taken from a shipping company. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, 50-year-old Victor Lagrane Owens and 53-year-old Jennifer Meria Owen
Suspect arrested after pursuit, crash and foot chase in Atlantic Beach
An individual was arrested Wednesday at approximately 3:30 p.m. in Atlantic Beach following a vehicle pursuit, a crash, and a subsequent foot chase.
Stand Your Ground…If You’re White? Two Black Florida Men Charged With First Degree Murder...
Two men face life sentences for a self-defense shooting, despite claiming Stand Your Ground law. The judge ruled their self-defense ended when the victim retreated, despite still being armed. The NAACP questions whether the law is being applied fairly, regardless of race or background. Florida’s controversial “Stand Yo
Man stabbed to death during domestic incident at condominium complex on Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was called to the Colonial Point Condominiums, 5201 Atlantic Blvd. at 2 p.m. Wednesday in response to a domestic dispute.
Armed robbery suspect barricaded in Orange Park apartment now in custody
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County Sheriff’s Office said an armed robbery suspect who was barricaded inside an apartment off Burwick Avenue in Orange Park is now in custody. Due to the police presence, CCSO is asking the public to avoid the area. Officials said there is no...
Here’s where all the recent winning Fantasy 5 tickets in Northeast Florida were sold
Six winning Fantasy 5 tickets have been sold in Northeast Florida in the past month-and-a-half, according to the Florida Lottery.

















