It was a cool, or shall we say cold, way to raise money: Jacksonville leaders took an icy dip to raise money for the ALS Association.

The State Attorney's Office honored several law enforcement officers, members of the community and K9 Huk for heroic acts in 2022.

More than 500 people walked Saturday on the campus of UNF to raise money to find a cure for ALS.

There was long line of law enforcement vehicles from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and other agencies, stretched across town as a procession honoring the late Assistant Chief James Judge, better known as “Jimmy.”

Tributes are pouring in for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Jimmy Judge.

Judge was battling ALS

If you see officers on horseback in your neighborhood — no, you haven’t gone back in time.

A local police officer loved by the community continues to fight ALS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jimmy Judge stepped behind the barbell. In his 30 years with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Judge has never stepped away from a challenge. But last year he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, according to the ALS Association. “Myo” refers to muscle, and “Trophic” means nourishment: “No muscle nourishment.” When a muscle has no nourishment, it “atrophies” or wastes away.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For 30 years, Jimmy Judge has committed his life to his family and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Now, as an assistant chief with JSO, he’s in one of the greatest fights of his life. A Special Fundraiser benefiting Jimmy Judge & His FamilyHe’s spreading the word about ALS while fighting for his life. “He said, ‘Jimmy, this disease, people don’t survive this disease,’” Judge said. So, if you see him moving and not resting, don’t judge him.