PORT ORANGE, FL — A neighborhood dispute ended in a fatal shooting Saturday evening on Jackson Lane after a man drove his truck aggressively toward a resident who emerged armed with a rifle. Authorities are currently investigating whether the use of a firearm in this manner was justified. Incident Overview The conflict began when 47-year-old Marcus Blicker followed and swerved…
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — On September 8, 2024, deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery and shots-fired incident in the 400 block of Forest Street. The incident occurred while a homeowner was cleaning a rental property with the help of two male acquaintances. According to the investigation, one of the men, later identified as Ja’tarius Johnson,…
JACKSONVILLE, FL — UFC bantamweight fighter Ramon Taveras faced a harrowing situation on the night of July 29, 2024, when he was ambushed outside his mother’s home in Jacksonville. A group of armed men attempted to take his life as he walked out to his car. Fortunately, Taveras was able to defend himself, returning fire with his own firearm after…
TAYLOR COUNTY, FL — One man is dead after breaking into a home on Osteen Road in Perry, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Officials stated that the homeowner was awakened by the sound of glass breaking as someone forced their way through the front door. The incident occurred in the middle of the night, disturbing the homeowner and…
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — A fatal shooting at Forest Creek Apartments in Escambia County, Florida, has been ruled a “Stand Your Ground” case by Sheriff Chip Simmons. The incident occurred on Friday at around 5:45 p.m., when a confrontation between two men escalated into an armed robbery. According to the local news media, one man robbed the other of a gun…
TAMPA, FL – An attempted burglary in Tampa’s Palmetto Beach community ended in tragedy early this morning when a homeowner fatally shot an intruder. The incident occurred around 4:19 am at a residence on the 1300 block of South Bermuda Blvd. According to the Tampa Police Department, an adult male unlawfully entered the home through a window. The homeowner, who…
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A man who allegedly fired a shotgun into a crowd of three people early Sunday morning was shot in the face in an act of self-defense, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). The incident occurred around 3 a.m. at 10000 Atlantic Blvd. Officers responded to the scene and found a man in his 40s suffering from…
LEE COUNTY, FL — On June 15, 2024, at approximately 8:24 PM, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire involving a lifted Toyota pickup in the area of 4325 4th Street West. The incident stemmed from an attempted robbery during a Facebook Marketplace transaction and resulted in the arrest of 18-year-old Jaylon Shaw. The victim,…
PENSACOLA, FL – A domestic altercation resulted in a woman defending herself by shooting her assailant on the afternoon of May 4. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Denard Smith, was later arrested and charged with battery and aggravated assault. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. when deputies responded to a domestic violence call. According to the local media, the…
ORMOND BEACH, FL – An attempted carjacking at an Exxon gas station in Ormond Beach was thwarted by a vigilant bystander with a concealed carry firearm on Saturday morning. The incident began when Marvette Perry, 36, allegedly tried to steal a couple’s car. The victim had parked at the gas station to use the bathroom, but before he could exit…