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Jacksonville sheriff candidates are breaking records with millions in fundraising. Who are their top donors?

Millions of dollars have poured into the highly competitive race to become the next sheriff of Jacksonville.

With 2 candidates decided, whatโ€™s next in the race for Jacksonville sheriff?

On Tuesday, Republican T.K. Waters walked away with the most votes, but it was enough (50%, plus one vote) to be declared the winner. That sent him and second-place finisher Lakesha Burton, a Democrat, into a runoff.

Violent weekend in Jacksonville: Sheriffโ€™s candidates weigh-in

It was another violent weekend in Jacksonville. Six shootings were reported in just over 24 hours. At least three people are dead and one is in life-threatening condition.

Sheriff Debate Analysis: Who did the best job getting their message out?

After the five candidates who want to tackle Jacksonville's biggest law enforcement issues squared off Wednesday night on Channel 4, an analyst with the Jacksonville Public Policy Institute shared what he considered the biggest takeaways from the debate.

You Decide: Who won the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Debate?

The five candidates vying to be the next Sheriff of Jacksonville squared off in the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Debate hosted by Channel 4-News4JAX and the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Wednesday night.

Gangs, crime and transparency: JSO sheriffโ€™s candidates address issues with business leaders

In two weeks, voters will pick a new Jacksonville sheriff during a special election on August 23. Tuesday the candidates talked to potential voters at a forum with the Northside Business Leaders group at the Jacksonville Zoo.

โ€˜The city deserves betterโ€™: Tony Cummings plans public accountability office if heโ€™s elected Jacksonville sheriff

Tony Cummings, one of four Democrats in the field, said he wants to be sheriff โ€œbecause the city of Jacksonville has been hemorrhaging from violent crime.โ€

โ€˜We owe it to the public to be transparentโ€™: Sheriff candidate Wayne Clark promises to release body camera footage

Democrat Wayne Clark has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement -- both with corrections and patrols -- and served 30 of those years with the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Candidates for Jacksonville sheriff weigh in on deadly police shooting of Akron man

A police shooting of a Black man in Ohio is sparking more talk around the country, about how officers use force.

All 5 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff have qualified, elections officials say

Six candidates had announced they were running for Jacksonville sheriff โ€“ but that number was down to five Friday after Mat Nemeth withdrew from the race and tossed his endorsement to JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. Waters.

6 candidates are one step closer to a special election for JSO sheriff

The race for sheriff has now moved from a year-long battle to less than 80 days as the candidates try to move voters in their favor.

Jacksonville City Council approves a special election for sheriff on Aug. 23

As expected, every city council member voted yes to approve the special election, but council members also had questions for General Counsel Jason Teal. Some wondering why the cityโ€™s top lawyer is saying the sheriff did not vacate the office until four days ago, June 2, when it was clear he moved out of Jacksonville a year ago.

JSO investigating shooting on 103rd Street

The Jacksonville Sheriff's is investigating a shooting at 103rd Street.

We want to know what you think the most pressing issue is for Jacksonvilleโ€™s new sheriff

The candidates for Jacksonville Sheriff will answer questions Tuesday night in a candidates forum.

World War II explosive found near strip mall

A World War II explosive was found lying in the open outside a strip mall in Spring Park early Friday morning.

6 shot in 3 days: JSO sees trend of increased domestic incidents around holidays

Thatโ€™s three domestic violence incidents in three days with a total of six people shot. The three suspected shooters are in custody.

Emerging police partnership may change criminal justice in Jacksonville

The goal of the program is to divert people in crisis from the criminal justice system to mental health services that will enable individuals to remain or regain stability.

Pedestrian killed by pickup truck that struck vehicles on I-295

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A 48-year-old died early Thursday morning after a pickup truck sideswiped two vehicles that had stopped on Interstate 295 southbound near Main Street after a rear-end collision, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said another pickup truck then struck the first two disabled vehicles and a pedestrian, who died at the scene. The accident happened just after 5:30 a.m. and Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Officers closed the beltway southbound at I-95 to give investigators space to safety work at the scene. #PringlePatrol @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/FfJxhPwwHq โ€” Lena Pringle (@WJXTLenaPringle) October 1, 2020None of the drivers of the four vehicles involved was injured. The FHP no longer provides names of either the victim of a crash or the drivers involved.

City Council announces new social justice committee in meeting with city leaders

During a special Jacksonville City Council meeting on Wednesday morning, members heard from the Jacksonville Sheriff, the State Attorney and the mayor about what is ahead. Also in that meeting, a new City Council social justice committee was announced. The Committee for Social Justice will be a clearinghouse to sort though the legislation expected to be filed to bring about change and equality for all. Those unfulfilled promises include a lack of sewer service and other infrastructure neglect in the core city of Jacksonville. In fact, City Council is now talking about something theyโ€™ve been avoiding for years โ€” a tax increase to keep the promises.

JSO: Woman killed in 2018 was shot in paid hit targeting her boyfriend

VIDEO: A woman killed in February 2018 in what police called a drug-fueled dispute was shot in a murder-for-hire targeting her boyfriend, according to new information from the Jacksonville Sheriff's... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JSO: Cyclist hit by car was at fault

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A cyclist was struck by a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Friday night. Jacksonville Sheriff's officers said the bike rider suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck near the intersection of Fairfax St. and 1500 block. A JSO officer says he was responding to an unrelated crash around 11:30 p.m. when he witnessed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Fairfax St., turn East onto West 4th St. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The cyclist was found at fault for the crash.

JSO: Cyclist struck by car

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A cyclist was struck by a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Friday night. Jacksonville Sheriff's deputies said the bike rider suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck near the intersection of Fairfax St. and 1500 block. A JSO officer says he was responding to an unrelated crash around 11:30 p.m. when he witnessed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Fairfax St., turn East onto West 4th St. The vehicle then crashed into a cyclist on the intersection. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police: Accused serial robber kicked K-9 during takedown

During a chase Thursday afternoon on Jacksonville's Westside, an accused serial robber repeatedly kicked a police dog in the head before an officer got him under control, the Jacksonville Sheriff's... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Suspected drug house raided in Paxon neighborhood

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Multiple people were taken into custody Monday afternoon after a raid at a home in the Paxon neighborhood. Roads in the neighborhood surrounding a home on Allandale Circle East were closed off by police officers during the raid. Neighbors said they have been concerned about suspected drug dealing going on at the house. People coming in and one time, my wife and I saw someone swap (something) right in front of us. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Suspected drug house raided in Paxon

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Witnesses said several people were arrested in the Paxon area of Jacksonville late Monday afternoon. Roads in the neighborhood surrounding a home on Allandale Circle East were closed off by Jacksonville Sheriff's officers during the raid. Neighbors said they have been concerned about suspected drug dealing going on at the house. People coming in and one time, my wife and I saw someone swap (something) right in front of us. They stop their cars right in front of us and they swapped (it) out the door.

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