A 54-year-old Jacksonville man faces court dates after a marine deputy caught him spearing an undersized snook near the Long Key Bridge on Thursday, according to local authorities.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office officials reported that Middle Keys Marine Deputy Willie Guerra was out on patrol on Oct. 29, 2026, when he spotted Danon Shaw Winter spearfishing in the waters near the bridge. While watching the area, Guerra saw Winter spear a snook.
When the deputy approached to inspect the catch, Winter tried to hide the fish out of sight, according to the sheriff’s office. He eventually handed it over for inspection…