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The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day.

High rip current risk remains a concern on Memorial Day

Though wave heights are measuring slightly lower Monday than Saturday, a high rip current risk remains in effect for Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Coastal St. Johns Beaches on Monday.

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LIVE: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

At 11 a.m., President Biden and the First Lady will participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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High rip current risk remains a concern on Memorial Day

LIVE: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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‘Brilliant group of leaders’: Mayor-elect Deegan names bipartisan transition team

Jacksonville mayor-elect Donna Deegan on Thursday held her first news conference in City Hall to announce her six-person, bipartisan transition team.

Fisherman vs. surfer: Gun pulled during dispute on Jacksonville Beach

The confrontation happened Wednesday morning just south of the pier. No one was seriously hurt and no shots were fired.

Deadly Atlanta medical center shooting has some in Southeast Georgia reconsidering gun ownership

Prior to that deadly shooting in Atlanta, there was much debate over Georgia changing its gun laws to allow both open carry and concealed carry without a permit.

I-TEAM: Questions raised if woman’s civil rights were violated in case of mistaken identity

A News4JAX I-TEAM investigation uncovered a mistaken identity of a Northside woman. The woman, Khristi Jackson, feels her civil rights may have been violated by Jacksonville police officers who forced their way into her home without a warrant.

Duval Schools reassigns professional standards supervisor amid misconduct reporting probe

Duval County Public Schools announced Wednesday the reassignment of Reginald Johnson, who had served as the district’s supervisor of professional standards.

Comparing the number of Jacksonville police-involved shootings to major U.S. cities

A Tuesday night police-involved shooting that left a JSO officer in critical condition and the suspect dead is an example of what’s happening across the United States.

3 Jacksonville officers shot in line of duty this year, highest rate in a decade

Tuesday’s shooting of a JSO officer at Baptist South is the third of its kind this year.

3-year-old injured in fight between 2 adults, both arrested

Two young adults in St. Johns County are in jail following a Tuesday morning fight that sent a 3-year-old to the hospital.

Lakesha Burton to join News4JAX as the new Crime and Safety Analyst

News4JAX announced Wednesday that Lakesha Burton will join the team as the News4JAX Crime and Safety Analyst. With more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and community service, she will bring valuable insight to the team.

Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officers

Three city-wide offices that would have been on the ballot in the 2023 city of Jacksonville elections have already been decided, because only one candidate qualified for each office. All three are Republicans, and will begin their terms July 1.

Lakesha Burton says she won’t be running for sheriff again in 2023

Lakesha Burton, the former assistant chief for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who previously ran for sheriff in 2022, said she won’t be running again in 2023.

Lakesha Burton files for Jacksonville sheriff’s race in March, but hasn’t ‘made a final decision’

Lakesha Burton, the former assistant chief for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who previously ran for sheriff in 2022, has filed the necessary papers to have her name on the March 21 ballot. But in a statement, she said she’s still “considering my options.”

Your Voice Matters: What are your questions for newly-elected Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters?

T.K. Waters will serve as Jacksonville’s next sheriff. Duval County voters chose him with 55% of the vote, over opponent Lakesha Burton. On election night, Tuesday, November 8, Waters told his supporters, “It’s time to get to work. We’re going to take care of the people in our city because it’s absolutely the best city in the entire world.”

Sheriff candidates make final push to hear community concerns, address issues before Election Day

Jacksonville sheriff candidates Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters met with the community Monday night at a forum ahead of Election Day as a final push to hear people’s concerns and address the community.

Black leaders call for investigation into what all JSO officers post on social media after racist tweets surface

More than a dozen Black pastors gathered on the steps of the Duval County Courthouse on Wednesday, demanding a more extensive investigation into a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant’s social media pages and what other officers are posting in public.

Your Voice Matters: Crime remains key issue for Jacksonville voters in midterm elections

Early voting is underway in Northeast Florida this week and there is one key issue on the minds of many voters.

Sheriff candidates condemn racially insensitive tweets allegedly made by JSO sergeant now under investigation

Jacksonville sheriff candidates on Tuesday condemned a series of racially insensitive tweets made by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant.

Jacksonville sheriff candidates respond on 3 key issues ahead of early voting

Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters debated at a forum Friday afternoon at the First Coast Tiger Bay Club luncheon.

Your Voice Matters: Local ministers say enough with the attacks in the sheriff’s race, focus on fighting crime

There’s a plea from ministers around Jacksonville for the sheriff’s candidates to end the negative campaign ads and focus on the issues. Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters are running for Jacksonville Sheriff. Monday, church leaders said on the courthouse steps that the issues of crime and community involvement are being ignored and Jacksonville is losing out.

JSO officer arrested, accused of domestic battery against girlfriend who refused to have sex with him

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was arrested Thursday in St. Johns County and accused of domestic battery, domestic strangulation and depriving the victim of the ability to call 911.

Sheriff candidate Burton pulls out of FOP debate against Waters

Lakesha Burton will not participate in a debate private debate against opponent T.K. Waters in front of members of the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police on Monday, Burton’s campaign announced.

Community members offer questions to candidates for Jacksonville sheriff

Four of the five candidates for Jacksonville sheriff continued campaigning with a forum Friday night.

Jacksonville sheriff candidates invited to face off in roundtable forum

Candidates to become Jacksonville’s next sheriff faced off in a roundtable event Friday night. The Jacksonville Urban League hosted a 90 minute meeting with prepared questions and audience participation.

‘We have to get back to serving the people’: Lakesha Burton says changes needed in Jacksonville policing

Democrat Lakesha Burton, who retired earlier this year as an assistant chief with JSO, said she is ready to make a difference in how Jacksonville is policed.

2023 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff share thoughts on Mike Williams’ residency in Nassau County

Sheriff Mike Williams has about one year left in his term. However, if it is found that he vacated his office already, we could see a new top cop sooner with a special election.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson backs T.K. Waters for Jacksonville sheriff during WJCT interview

Melissa Nelson, state attorney for Florida’s Fourth Judicial District, was a guest Thursday on WJCT’s radio talk show First Coast Connect.

Candidates for Jacksonville sheriff field questions from public during forum

The election isn’t until 2023 — but Tuesday night, members of the Jacksonville community got a chance to get to know some of the candidates for sheriff and where they stand on the issues that matter most to them.

Retired JSO officer Ken Jefferson enters crowded race for Jacksonville sheriff

The race to be the next Jacksonville sheriff in 2023 is getting more crowded.

UNF poll finds Jacksonville City Council candidates Howland, Polson in dead heat

A new poll released Thursday by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida reveals new data from registered voters, and the results show the two candidates for the City Council At Large Group 3 seat neck-and-neck in the race.

New player in Jacksonville sheriff’s race gets key endorsements

The election for the next Jacksonville sheriff isn’t until 2023, but on Tuesday Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and Congressman John Rutherford threw their weight behind Republican candidate T.K. Waters.

Cummings adds name to list for 2023 Jacksonville sheriff race

The crowded race for Jacksonville sheriff in 2023 got another new name this week when Democrat Tony Cummings threw his hat in the ring.

And then there were 4: Waters files to run for Jacksonville sheriff

The field for the Jacksonville sheriff’s race just got a little bit more crowded.

JSO assistant chief first to enter race to become next Jacksonville sheriff

The race to become the next Jacksonville sheriff is still more than two years away, but one candidate has already thrown her hat into the ring.

Building bonds: Jacksonville officer taking steps to improve police-community relations

Next week, specifically March 13, marks one year since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police officers. According to a USA Today/Ipsos poll, 77% of white people in America trust police, while only 42% of Black people trust police. The poll also found 75% of Black people, but only 42% of white people express trust in Black Lives Matter. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Lakesha Burton is trying to improve relationships between police and the community -- one person at a time. Therefore, Burton and community leaders will be feeding the community Monday through Friday at Justina Road Elementary Park.

Councilwoman: Arlington community ‘outraged’ over crime

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan held a community town hall Monday night to get the public’s input on violence in Arlington. Police said the man, whose family identified as Wilson, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Arlington residents who logged on to the Zoom meeting spoke about the recent crime. “This community, as you know, Arlington, is really in mourning,” Morgan said. “One of the things that the entire Arlington community talks about is the lack of action," said Steve Murray, a resident.

She is Fierce will be hosting its Cocktails, Connections and Inspirations Event

The event will be hosted by Melissa Ross and will feature guest speaker Lakesha Burton who is the assistance chief and executive director of the Police Athletic League. LINK: She is Fierce

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