Gil Smith now a proud grandfather

News4Jax crime and safety analyst welcomes 1st grandchild

Gil Smith with baby Leo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4Jax crime and safety analyst Gil Smith is now a grandfather. 

Gil and his wife Lolita are celebrating their first grandchild, Leo Jackson, born on Monday weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. 

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Mother Britany and father Phillip are doing fine.

Phillip was a fan of Leonardo of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," but the baby's name is Leo, not Leonardo, Smith said.

He added that he personally loves the name Leo because it also stands for Law Enforcement Officer, which Smith served as for years with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.