NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Former Miami Edison High School Football Player Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
Wilkhari Jones, a former football player for Miami Edison Senior High School, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison followed by three years of probation. The arrest occurred approximately six years ago while he was attending Florida Memorial University on a full scholarship.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
A former student-athlete has received a 13-year prison sentence and three years of probation, resulting in the loss of his collegiate athletic scholarship and freedom.
Key Facts
- Wilkhari Jones was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
- The sentence includes three years of supervised probation following the prison term.
- The arrest took place approximately six years prior to the sentencing.
- At the time of his arrest, Jones was a student at Florida Memorial University on a full scholarship.
Who's Mentioned
personErica Socarras“Miami police detective involved in the shooting incident.”locationMiami Edison Senior High School“The high school where Wilkhari Jones played football.”personAlbert “Al” Guerra“Miami Police Deputy Chief.”organizationFlorida Memorial University“The university where Wilkhari Jones held a full scholarship.”personLaura Gonzalez-Marques“Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge who presided over the sentencing.”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction where the court case took place.”personAntranard Womble“Co-defendant sentenced to 15 years in prison.”personWilkhari Jones“Defendant sentenced to 13 years in prison.”