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Trump signs Take It Down Act aimed at protecting the victims of deepfake and ‘revenge porn’

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8 hours ago

Parts of hourly garage at JAX will have to be demolished after fire wrecks 50 cars, causes structural damage

Read full article: Parts of hourly garage at JAX will have to be demolished after fire wrecks 50 cars, causes structural damage

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is expected to get an update at its meeting Monday morning after a devastating fire broke out Friday in the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport.

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22 hours ago

Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this week

Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this week

Officials said 50 cars were damaged after a fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 p.m.

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3 days ago

Officials say about 50 cars were damaged in hourly garage fire at JAX; airport reopened at 5 p.m.

Read full article: Officials say about 50 cars were damaged in hourly garage fire at JAX; airport reopened at 5 p.m.

Officials said 50 cars were damaged after a fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 p.m.

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Shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside leaves man dead: JSO

Read full article: Shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside leaves man dead: JSO

A man died Thursday morning following a shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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A JSO officer was fired after an accidental shooting. She says proper training on gun removal could’ve prevented it

Read full article: A JSO officer was fired after an accidental shooting. She says proper training on gun removal could’ve prevented it

News4JAX obtained the internal affairs interview of an officer who was fired for accidentally shooting a man in the leg during a traffic stop.

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Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

Read full article: Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

A 68-year-old woman has been arrested for her role in a fatal stabbing at a senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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How JSO’s ‘Co-Responders’ program helps ease tensions between a person in crisis and responding officers

Read full article: How JSO’s ‘Co-Responders’ program helps ease tensions between a person in crisis and responding officers

The “Co-Responders” program, partners officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with licensed mental health professionals on certain calls in the community.

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‘It’s a difficult thing’: Jacksonville sheriff addresses increase in officer-involved shootings from last year

Read full article: ‘It’s a difficult thing’: Jacksonville sheriff addresses increase in officer-involved shootings from last year

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has reported a total of nine officer-involved shootings this year, surpassing the total of eight from all of 2024. News4Jax’s Briana Brownlee asked Sheriff TK Waters about the increase in officer involved shootings.

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‘I miss my son’: Mother of dead Duval County inmate looking for justice, answers in investigation

Read full article: ‘I miss my son’: Mother of dead Duval County inmate looking for justice, answers in investigation

Jacksonville community members gathered at city hall before Tuesday’s city council meeting to call for justice in the case of the Duval County inmate, who died three days after an incident at the jail.

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Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

Read full article: Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally stabbed in a senior living facility on Tuesday morning.

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Teen, 2 others shot during confrontation at Jacksonville apartment complex: JSO

Read full article: Teen, 2 others shot during confrontation at Jacksonville apartment complex: JSO

Three people were shot, including a teen, following a confrontation Sunday night at an apartment complex in the Hillcrest neighborhood on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man dies following shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside; suspect arrested: JSO

Read full article: Man dies following shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside; suspect arrested: JSO

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man on Saturday night on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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JSO arrests man armed with several guns after making threats Downtown

Read full article: JSO arrests man armed with several guns after making threats Downtown

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man armed with several guns downtown after making several threats Friday afternoon.

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Ex-Jacksonville pastor accused of sexually abusing church member in the ’80s takes plea deal, gets 5 years probation

Read full article: Ex-Jacksonville pastor accused of sexually abusing church member in the ’80s takes plea deal, gets 5 years probation

A former Jacksonville pastor, 81, who faced sexual battery charges avoided a possible life sentence Thursday after he took a negotiated plea deal.

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13-year-old battling cancer, honored by over 900 agencies, joins JSO family

Read full article: 13-year-old battling cancer, honored by over 900 agencies, joins JSO family

He’s been named an honorary officer for hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country, and he just added Jacksonville to that list.

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City receives unsolicited proposal to build new Duval County jail, expected to cost around $1 billion

Read full article: City receives unsolicited proposal to build new Duval County jail, expected to cost around $1 billion

The city of Jacksonville has confirmed it received an unsolicited proposal from three groups offering to help build a new Duval County jail. This development marks a potential first step in what is expected to be a significant and lengthy project for the city.

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JSO needs help identifying a non-verbal teen seen walking near McDuff Avenue and Park Street

Read full article: JSO needs help identifying a non-verbal teen seen walking near McDuff Avenue and Park Street

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it needs help identifying a non-verbal teen seen walking near McDuff Avenue and Park Street on Tuesday.

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Medical records shed new light on controversial jail death, contradict JSO account: The Tributary

Read full article: Medical records shed new light on controversial jail death, contradict JSO account: The Tributary

Doctors at UF Health who evaluated a broken, bruised and unresponsive Charles Faggart after he’d arrived from the Duval County jail on April 7 concluded he did not have fentanyl in his system or suffer a seizure, contradicting key details released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office about the controversial in-custody death, according to a report from The Tributary, a Jacksonville nonprofit newsroom.

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Sunday’s shooting marks 8th officer-involved shooting of 2025, matching total for all of last year

Read full article: Sunday’s shooting marks 8th officer-involved shooting of 2025, matching total for all of last year

Questions are swirling following two police involved shootings since Friday, May 2.

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VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriend

Read full article: VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriend

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is giving a briefing on an officer-involved shooting that took place near 8900 Normandy Boulevard.

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Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

Read full article: Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its officers shot and killed a man Sunday morning after he attacked his girlfriend and a police officer’s vehicle before charging at a police officer.

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Man shot, killed after attacking girlfriend, JSO officer’s vehicle, police say

Read full article: Man shot, killed after attacking girlfriend, JSO officer’s vehicle, police say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is giving a briefing on an officer-involved shooting that took place near 8900 Normandy Boulevard.

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‘He was a loving guy’: Family, friends, loved ones gather at private funeral to remember Duval County inmate

Read full article: ‘He was a loving guy’: Family, friends, loved ones gather at private funeral to remember Duval County inmate

Family, friends, and loved ones gathered Saturday morning to remember Charles Faggart at a private funeral at The Church of Eleven22 Arlington Campus.

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JSO officer shoots man wielding ‘butcher’ knives after responding to violent fight

Read full article: JSO officer shoots man wielding ‘butcher’ knives after responding to violent fight

A man caught wielding 6- to 9-inch butcher knives after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer responded to a call regarding a fight was shot and killed.

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Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 has had 3 complaints against him, documents show

Read full article: Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 has had 3 complaints against him, documents show

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lieutenant who shot into a semi-truck on Interstate 95 in March has had three complaints filed against him in his 21-year career with the agency, according to his personnel and disciplinary files.

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A father’s arrest in his toddler’s accidental shooting death highlights the importance of gun safety practices

Read full article: A father’s arrest in his toddler’s accidental shooting death highlights the importance of gun safety practices

The father of a 2-year-old child who was accidentally shot on the Westside on Easter was arrested in connection with his son’s death. Now, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has put out a message to raise awareness about gun safety.

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Woman killed in e-bike crash involving tow truck on Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville

Read full article: Woman killed in e-bike crash involving tow truck on Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will hold a news briefing on Thursday to share details about a crash on Blanding Boulevard.

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VIDEO: Gator-wrangling legend gets reptile off I-95

Read full article: VIDEO: Gator-wrangling legend gets reptile off I-95

Drivers on I-95 and I-295 Sunday were met by a strange sight— a barefoot man wrestling a giant alligator in the median.

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Man charged with murder of 22-year-old shot during argument in Northwest Jacksonville

Read full article: Man charged with murder of 22-year-old shot during argument in Northwest Jacksonville

A man was arrested and charged with the murder of a 22-year-old who was shot during an argument in Northwest Jacksonville in mid-April, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Motorcyclist dies in crash with a car on Monument Road: JSO

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in crash with a car on Monument Road: JSO

A man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle crashed into a car on Monument Road according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Recent officer-involved shooting brings attention to JSO protocol for handling those dealing with mental health crises

Read full article: Recent officer-involved shooting brings attention to JSO protocol for handling those dealing with mental health crises

On Sunday night, a man dealing with a mental health crisis shot at police, which is shining a light on the steps taken by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to address mental health concerns in the community.

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Protestors call for city council to ensure justice is served in death of Duval County inmate

Read full article: Protestors call for city council to ensure justice is served in death of Duval County inmate

The call for action for a Duval County inmate whose critical injuries led to his death in early April continued Tuesday as community activists came together in front of Jacksonville City Hall.

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JSO says 84% of guns stolen from cars in 2025 were taken from unlocked vehicles

Read full article: JSO says 84% of guns stolen from cars in 2025 were taken from unlocked vehicles

It seems like a simple thing, lock your car doors when you leave your vehicle, but according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, some people are not doing it.

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JSO investigating fatal shooting of woman on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: JSO investigating fatal shooting of woman on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a woman on the Northside on Tuesday morning.

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Parents questioned, Westside neighbors shocked after 2-year-old boy dies after police say he accidentally shot himself

Read full article: Parents questioned, Westside neighbors shocked after 2-year-old boy dies after police say he accidentally shot himself

A quiet neighborhood on Calvary Drive on the Westside was shaken by tragedy Sunday evening and into Monday afternoon when a 2-year-old boy died in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) believes is an accidental shooting.

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Anonymous tips help JSO shut down several suspected drug houses

Read full article: Anonymous tips help JSO shut down several suspected drug houses

In recent days and weeks, JSO has been busy shutting down organized illegal drug operations, and with each raid, police have been seizing large amounts of harmful drugs, money, and guns.

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JSO officers shoot man who fired gun at them after family reported he threatened to harm himself

Read full article: JSO officers shoot man who fired gun at them after family reported he threatened to harm himself

A 51-year-old man who had been threatening to harm himself fired at least one shot at officers and was hit when four officers returned fire Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Teenager drowns on Easter Sunday at Hanna Park: JSO

Read full article: Teenager drowns on Easter Sunday at Hanna Park: JSO

A teenager drowned Sunday at Hanna Park, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

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Two-year-old fatally shot on Jacksonville’s Westside

Read full article: Two-year-old fatally shot on Jacksonville’s Westside

A two-year-old was shot on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville man arrested after predator sting reveals decades of child sexual abuse: JSO

Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested after predator sting reveals decades of child sexual abuse: JSO

A 64-year-old Jacksonville man faces multiple charges of sexual abuse on a child following an investigation into allegations dating back to the 1990s, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man dies after getting shot during an argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Man dies after getting shot during an argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally shot during an argument on the Northside on Friday.

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Large police presence on Arlington Expressway

Read full article: Large police presence on Arlington Expressway

A large police presence was spotted on Arlington Expressway on Friday.

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Jacksonville officials announce new initiative to combat human trafficking

Read full article: Jacksonville officials announce new initiative to combat human trafficking

Jacksonville officials and community partners will announce a new initiative to help combat human trafficking on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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Jacksonville FOP ‘confident’ investigation into incident that led to inmate’s death will ‘exonerate’ officers involved

Read full article: Jacksonville FOP ‘confident’ investigation into incident that led to inmate’s death will ‘exonerate’ officers involved

The Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police shared a statement on Wednesday regarding the ongoing investigation into an incident that led to an inmate’s death and that resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.

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JFRD chief says number of unsheltered people dropped 49% in 2025 for Duval, beyond

Read full article: JFRD chief says number of unsheltered people dropped 49% in 2025 for Duval, beyond

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers said the number of unsheltered people has dramatically dropped since it introduced an initiative to reduce homelessness.

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JSO honors 66 fallen officers at annual memorial vigil

Read full article: JSO honors 66 fallen officers at annual memorial vigil

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting the annual Police Memorial Day Observance on Tuesday evening.

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JSO releases bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting at San Jose apartment

Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting at San Jose apartment

Newly released bodycam footage shows the moments that led to a deadly officer-involved shooting at a San Jose apartment complex in March.

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Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death

Read full article: Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death

After JSO released a partially redacted report of an incident at the jail that led to the death of an inmate, the public has raised several questions regarding transparency in this investigation.

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Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside

A firefighter was transported to the hospital after fighting a mobile home fire in the Jacksonville North Estates neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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Man accused in Breon Allen’s murder now charged with separate murder of 43-year-old woman in 2024

Read full article: Man accused in Breon Allen’s murder now charged with separate murder of 43-year-old woman in 2024

A man who was previously arrested in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. was charged last week with the 2024 murder of a woman in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man fatally shot in Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood, police say

Read full article: Man fatally shot in Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood, police say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting death of a man in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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Man killed, woman injured in Phoenix neighborhood shooting

Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in Phoenix neighborhood shooting

A woman and a man were found shot in a car in the Phoenix neighborhood on Monday night.

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Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death

Read full article: Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death

Following the release of the names of nine Duval County jail employees involved in an incident that led to an inmate’s death, News4JAX is examining their employment history.

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Family of dead inmate calls JSO’s release of ‘heavily redacted’ report ‘unacceptable,’ says they didn’t get prior notice

Read full article: Family of dead inmate calls JSO’s release of ‘heavily redacted’ report ‘unacceptable,’ says they didn’t get prior notice

The family of a man who died after an incident involving nine Duval County jail officers last week expressed anger and frustration over the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s decision to publish a heavily redacted report on Monday.

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JSO releases partially redacted report, names of Duval jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death

Read full article: JSO releases partially redacted report, names of Duval jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a report and the names of the nine Duval County jail officers who were involved in the incident that left an inmate dead.

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‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protest

Read full article: ‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protest

Community advocacy organizations in Jacksonville rallied Sunday after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.

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‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peaceful

Read full article: ‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peaceful

The family of a Jacksonville man whose hospitalization and eventual death led to the removal of eight correctional officers and a correctional sergeant from their positions said Friday they have been in communication with representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) who have assured them that the case is a top priority.

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Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate death

Read full article: Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate death

Following Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters’ request to the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help investigate an incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions, a former FBI agent gave more insight into how the agency could help in the investigation.

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‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville

Saturday, April 12, will mark 6 months since off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s corrections officer, Brad McNew, was shot and killed while intervening during a domestic dispute at a northside gas station.

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JSO postpones Sheriff Waters’ neighborhood walk this weekend due to ‘scheduling issues’

Read full article: JSO postpones Sheriff Waters’ neighborhood walk this weekend due to ‘scheduling issues’

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced it had postponed a “Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk” that was planned for Saturday with Sheriff T.K. Waters.

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Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate dead

Read full article: Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate dead

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Friday her office is “closely monitoring” the investigation into the unspecified incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.

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Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmate

Read full article: Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmate

Community advocacy organizations in Jacksonville are voicing concerns after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident this week that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.

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Jacksonville advocacy organizations call for justice, accountability in death of Duval County jail inmate

Read full article: Jacksonville advocacy organizations call for justice, accountability in death of Duval County jail inmate

Since the Jacksonville sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the removal of nine corrections staff at the Duval County jail and the death of Charles Faggart, two Jacksonville advocacy groups spoke out to call for accountability and justice.

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Witness shares what he saw on I-95 after off-duty JSO officer fired into a truck; JSO says driver had ‘gunshot wound’

Read full article: Witness shares what he saw on I-95 after off-duty JSO officer fired into a truck; JSO says driver had ‘gunshot wound’

An eyewitness to the shooting on Interstate 95 involving an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lieutenant last month is shedding new light on the incident that snarled traffic for hours and left many questions unanswered.

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‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant

Read full article: ‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

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2 more accused in 7-year-old’s murder plead not guilty

Read full article: 2 more accused in 7-year-old’s murder plead not guilty

Another of the teens charged in the deadly shooting of Jacksonville 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in January pleaded not guilty in court Thursday.

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Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 returns to work, reassigned to different position

Read full article: Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 returns to work, reassigned to different position

A JSO lieutenant who shot into a semi-truck on Interstate 95 last month has returned to work and was administratively reassigned, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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1 of the accused shooters charged in 7-year-old’s murder pleads not guilty

Read full article: 1 of the accused shooters charged in 7-year-old’s murder pleads not guilty

Two of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.

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Jail phone calls from man expected to testify against Jacksonville rapper ‘Ksoo’ in murder trial released to defense

Read full article: Jail phone calls from man expected to testify against Jacksonville rapper ‘Ksoo’ in murder trial released to defense

The trial of Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, facing murder charges related to the 2020 shooting death of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr. and the 2019 shooting death of Adrian “Lil Bibby” Gainer Jr., is scheduled to begin in July.

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8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant removed from duties at jail after ‘incident’ left inmate critically injured

Read full article: 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant removed from duties at jail after ‘incident’ left inmate critically injured

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday the removal of nine officers at the Duval County jail after an unspecified incident left an inmate in critical condition.

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Another charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen pleads not guilty

Read full article: Another charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen pleads not guilty

Two of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.

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Local faith leaders celebrate efforts of sheriff, JSO’s Gang Unit to drive down Jacksonville’s murder rate

Read full article: Local faith leaders celebrate efforts of sheriff, JSO’s Gang Unit to drive down Jacksonville’s murder rate

In addition to addressing affordable housing in the city, the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) plans to acknowledge Sheriff T.K. Waters and the efforts of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit to significantly reduce the city’s murder rate.

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Autopsy reveals man died of natural causes at hospital shortly after arrest by JSO in 2024

Read full article: Autopsy reveals man died of natural causes at hospital shortly after arrest by JSO in 2024

Justin Knight died at the hospital, but Knight’s family and friends wanted to know more about what happened to him while he was in JSO custody before he was taken to the hospital. They believe details are missing.

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JSO searching for missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park on Lane Avenue North

Read full article: JSO searching for missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park on Lane Avenue North

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park in the 3300 block of Lane Avenue North on Thursday.

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‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, use

Read full article: ‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, use

Following Mayor Donna Deegan’s announcement Wednesday saying she won’t sign nor veto the city’s immigration bill, the new law set to take effect opens the door for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to get more fingerprint scanners.

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JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes

Read full article: JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host the 2025 local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday at 10 a.m.

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2 of 6 charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen plead not guilty

Read full article: 2 of 6 charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen plead not guilty

Two of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.

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Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25K

Read full article: Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25K

A tip from First Coast Crime Stoppers led to the arrests of two people accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., the organization’s executive director Chase Robinson told News4JAX on Wednesday.

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JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing woman’s handbag, discarding it behind apartment complex

Read full article: JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing woman’s handbag, discarding it behind apartment complex

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.

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JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing handbag of woman he arrested

Read full article: JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing handbag of woman he arrested

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.

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24-year-old arrested in connection to deadly 2024 New Year’s shooting

Read full article: 24-year-old arrested in connection to deadly 2024 New Year’s shooting

A recent arrest of a 24-year-old man made the eighth arrest in the shooting death of a teen on New Year’s Day in 2024.

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There have been 5 police shootings so far this year in Jacksonville. That’s the most in the first 3 months since 2016

Read full article: There have been 5 police shootings so far this year in Jacksonville. That’s the most in the first 3 months since 2016

Sunday’s domestic incident that ended in a deadly shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside marked the fifth police shooting so far this year, which is the highest number in the first three months since 2016, according to data from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office portal.

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Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’

Read full article: Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’

Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.

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Jacksonville woman writes message for Sheriff Waters on the street about getting speed bumps in her neighborhood

Read full article: Jacksonville woman writes message for Sheriff Waters on the street about getting speed bumps in her neighborhood

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and dozens of other officers walked through the Cedar Hills neighborhood, but one woman wrote a message in chalk on the street for the sheriff.

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JSO releases bodycam footage of man killed in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville

Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage of man killed in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville

Two people were injured Thursday morning in an officer involved shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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2 more arrested in connection with shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen

Read full article: 2 more arrested in connection with shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen

Sheriff T.K. Waters will discuss developments on a major investigation Friday at noon.

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Decision Deadline: Mayor Deegan has until April 8 to make decision on Jacksonville immigration bill

Read full article: Decision Deadline: Mayor Deegan has until April 8 to make decision on Jacksonville immigration bill

Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.

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JSO releases body cam video of shooting with armed woman who fired at officers in Oceanway

Read full article: JSO releases body cam video of shooting with armed woman who fired at officers in Oceanway

In a continued effort to provide transparency, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage in an officer-involved shooting of a 53-year-old woman in Oceanway.

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JSO has track record of excessive force, including K-9 misuse, lawsuit says: The Tributary

Read full article: JSO has track record of excessive force, including K-9 misuse, lawsuit says: The Tributary

This is the second active federal lawsuit involving JSO’s controversial use of a police dog that The Tributary has identified

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Jacksonville police searching for missing teen diagnosed with autism

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy diagnosed with autism who was last seen in the Moncrief area Monday morning.

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JSO: One of three missing boaters from capsized boat in St. Johns River found

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of the missing boaters from the boat that capsized in the St. Johns River has been located.

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1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff

Read full article: 1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff

One person died and another was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a shooting broke out at a gas station at Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff.

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JSO officer recovering after being injured in deadly shootout with man wearing ‘bulletproof’ vest

Read full article: JSO officer recovering after being injured in deadly shootout with man wearing ‘bulletproof’ vest

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who was injured in a shootout last week in Northwest Jacksonville was released from the hospital Thursday and is continuing to recover, JSO said in a Facebook post on Monday.

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New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Read full article: New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Following years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action

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2 arrested in 2023 murder of 34-year-old man in Durkeeville

Read full article: 2 arrested in 2023 murder of 34-year-old man in Durkeeville

Two people were arrested and charged with murder on Friday in the 2023 shooting death of a 34-year-old man in Durkeeville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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JSO civilian employee arrested in connection to domestic dispute

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A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office civilian employee was arrested in connection to a domestic dispute on Friday evening.

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A 23-year-old man killed in shooting, JSO seeks information on suspects

Read full article: A 23-year-old man killed in shooting, JSO seeks information on suspects

A 23-year-old man was killed earlier this night from gunshot wounds to the stomach, back, and neck.

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Duval County inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency; no foul play suspected: JSO

Read full article: Duval County inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency; no foul play suspected: JSO

A 52-year-old inmate at the Duval County jail died after a medical episode, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

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Shooting that killed 7-year-old Breon Allen connected to rap song, warring Jacksonville gangs ATK, 6 block: warrants

Read full article: Shooting that killed 7-year-old Breon Allen connected to rap song, warring Jacksonville gangs ATK, 6 block: warrants

The shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in late January has direct ties to an ongoing feud between rival Jacksonville gangs who are also involved in making rap music, according to the arrest warrants of the four men now facing charges in his death.

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JSO settles federal lawsuit in strip-search arrest that broke department policy; man gets $275K: The Tributary

Read full article: JSO settles federal lawsuit in strip-search arrest that broke department policy; man gets $275K: The Tributary

A man who was improperly stripped searched by police in the middle of a public street while bystanders watched nearby settled a federal lawsuit with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and the city for $275,000, according to court records, The Triburary, a nonprofit news organization in Jacksonville, reported Thursday.

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