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MIKE WILLIAMS


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

Six candidates had announced they were running for Jacksonville sheriff – 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.

JSO Sheriff Pat Ivey announces several personnel changes as part of his administration

Sheriff Pat Ivey was sworn into office on Saturday, and wasted no time announcing personnel changes as part of the transition to his administration.

Pat Ivey sworn in as Jacksonville sheriff after retirement of Mike Williams

In a private ceremony, Pat Ivey was sworn in Saturday as the sixth sheriff to serve Jacksonville since consolidation.

Sheriff Mike Williams’ 31 years with JSO ends Friday with retirement amid controversy

Mike Williams will end more than three decades with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with his retirement Friday -- a year before the end of his second term as the city’s sheriff.

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 city’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.

Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teams

Governor DeSantis announced a $10 million budget allocation to support all eight of Florida's search and rescue teams.

Gov. DeSantis says Undersheriff Pat Ivey will be interim sheriff, endorsed T.K. Waters in election

Jacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Undersheriff Pat Ivey as interim sheriff, endorsses T.K. Waters in election

Jacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.

Some question residency requirement, others say sheriff should live in Duval County

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams holds that position until he retires on June 10.

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T.K. Waters says he plans to soon retire from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

In a statement obtained Friday by News4JAX, T.K. Waters, chief of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, said he plans to retire from JSO in the coming weeks.

A look at how Florida governors handled sheriff appointments in the recent past

News4JAX looks back at how Florida governors have handled sheriff appointments in the recent past.

‘A major curveball’: With Williams announcing retirement, challenges emerge in race for Jacksonville sheriff

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Thursday announced his sudden retirement amid controversy about a recent move from Duval to Nassau County. Meantime, six people had previously announced their intentions to run for sheriff in spring 2023 during the general election, which follows the special elections later this year.

TELL US: Did Sheriff Williams do the right thing by announcing his retirement?

Thursday morning, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announced his retirement effective June 10.

Mike Williams: In his own words and his career of service

For seven years – Mike Williams served as Jacksonville’s Sheriff. He’s been with the department for 31 years.

Jacksonville sheriff vacated office when he moved to Nassau County, city lawyer’s draft opinion says

The lawyer for the city of Jacksonville drafted what would have been a legally binding opinion that found Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams vacated his office when he moved from Duval County to Nassau County last year.

Mixed reaction from Jacksonville residents on Sheriff Williams retirement announcement

Many people in Jacksonville are telling News4JAX they feel Mike Williams made the right decision in announcing an early retirement.

Jacksonville sheriff candidates react to Mike Williams’ sudden retirement

Right now, there are six candidates who are running in the 2023 election and now they may have to gear up for a special election in just a couple of months.

Jacksonville’s sheriff is stepping down over residency issue. What happens now?

At the end of next week, Jacksonville will no longer have a sheriff after current Sheriff Mike Williams retires.

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Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement amid residency controversy

JSO Sheriff Mike Williams has announced his retirement Thursday morning. His letter says he is retiring June 10.

General counsel won’t answer residency issue after Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement

City Council President Sam Newby, who had requested the opinion from general counsel’s office, withdrew his request after Williams announced Thursday that he will retire June 10.

Some are calling for Sheriff Mike Williams to pay back his salary and more to taxpayers

While the city’s general counsel mulls over the looming legal issues surrounding Sheriff Williams’ move to Nassau County, there are calls for his salary and retirement to be paid back to the taxpayers if lawyers determine Williams vacated his seat last spring.

Mayor Curry on Sheriff Williams: ‘People can debate the residency thing. Don’t start saying the guy has been absent’

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams was originally scheduled to be at a news conference Wednesday that spotlighted ways to be safe during a hurricane, but instead, JSO’s undersheriff attended the meeting alongside the mayor.

Jacksonville man asks court to get involved in Sheriff Williams’ residency issue

The charter for the consolidated city of Jacksonville has come under scrutiny in the past several days — specifically the section about the sheriff.

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.

General Counsel has until Thursday at 2 p.m. to give legal opinion on JSO Sheriff Mike Williams residency

Sheriff Mike Williams faces questions about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

TELL US: What do you think about Sheriff Mike Williams living in Nassau County?

TELL US: What do you think about Sheriff Mike Williams living in Nassau County?

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams answers questions about moving to Nassau County

Sheriff Mike Williams answered reporters questions Monday about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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City Council President wants legal opinion about Sheriff’s residency

City Council President Sam Newby wants a legal opinion from the General Council by 5 p.m. Wednesday. It’s unclear if the General Counsel will have it completed by then but that’s what Newby requested in a letter he sent.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to know

The Jacksonville Jazz Fest is back for yet another star-studded event sure to draw countless visitors with events spreading out over several days through downtown. City leaders have outlined what you need to know as you plan your day. That includes navigating the traffic.

By the numbers: How much money candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have raised so far

We’re getting an idea of where candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff stand with their fundraising now that they’ve reported how much money they collected in April.

Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff

With less than twelve months to go before Jacksonville voters go to the polls to choose their next mayor, sheriff and other city leaders, candidates for the top offices continue building their campaign war chests, with March fundraising numbers being reported this week.

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams ‘not interested’ in FDLE commissioner position

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Wednesday responded to reports that he could take over the Florida Department of Law Enforcement now that the current commissioner is resigning early.

ICARE plans to take pitch for adult citation program to candidates for sheriff

A Jacksonville community group that had planned to meet Monday with Sheriff Mike Williams might be moving on, taking its pitch for an adult citation program to the candidates who want to be the city’s next sheriff.

As free agency looms, a look at what Jaguars need to do to improve

The NFL's new league year begins on March 16 at 4 p.m. That means the official start of free agency. How do the Jaguars look entering that stretch and who are some players they could target?

NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

The NFL’s salary cap for 2022 will be $208.2 million — a healthy increase from the previous, pandemic-impacted years.

ICARE faith leaders meet, set date to meet with Jacksonville sheriff

After six months of trying to meet with Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, a citywide group of faith leaders has a date set.

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Sheriff Mike Williams: Crime continues to decline in Jacksonville

The overall reports of crime seem huge — in 2021, there were more than 31,000 calls for service in Duval County. But compare that to almost 33,000 in 2020 and more than 36,000 in 2019.

15 human trafficking victims, including 5 children, rescued in 2021, JSO says

More than a dozen people, including children, were rescued from human trafficking in 2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.

Jacksonville sheriff: Trio distributed up to 30 kilos of cocaine per week

An investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Major Case Narcotics Unit aimed at dismantling a local drug trafficking organizations has netted 27 felony arrests, Sheriff Mike Williams revealed during a Thursday news conference.

Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on Feb. 10 at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

The Latest: AFC playoffs come into focus, two spots remain

The AFC playoff picture came into focus with four teams clinching postseason berths Sunday.

Here’s how much $ candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have gathered so far

The candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff continue raising thousands of dollars in their campaigns. The first local election is still more than 15 months away.

Former firefighter, Amazon worker among men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.

26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors, Jacksonville sheriff says

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.

Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers

Justin Herbert threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams with 2:17 remaining and the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-37 on Sunday night.

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2023 Jacksonville mayoral, sheriff races on pace for record fundraising

New numbers show the money raised so far in the 2023 elections for Jacksonville’s next mayor and sheriff.

Lake City police chief resigns after 12 years

Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore has handed in her resignation.

Councilmember Boylan quits committee aimed at improving police, community relations

In a surprise move, Jacksonville City Councilman Michael Boylan on Monday announced his resignation as Vice-Chair of the Safer Together Committee.

‘Failure to communicate’: Questions raised at Safer Together meeting Friday about why sheriff wasn’t on hand

Efforts to create a Citizen Review Board (CRB) to investigate complaints against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including police-involved shootings, may be taking a detour.

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.

Florida woman given 30 years in husband's homicide

A Leon County circuit judge handed down the sentence for Denise Williams, rejecting arguments from her attorney that she was only a minor participant in the plot to kill her husband, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. Mike Williams, a 31-year-old real estate appraiser, disappeared in December 2000 during what was supposedly a solo duck hunting trip to a lake in Jackson County.

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Ten years later: The Deepwater Horizon disaster

Ten years ago, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, 60 Minutes put a large team of about 20 staff members on the assignment. One producer, Nicole Young, went searching -- by boat and helicopter -- for spilled oil, which hadn't made landfall in the Gulf yet. Another producer, Michael Karzis, was tasked with learning the science of oil rigs and deepwater drilling. But it was one of the youngest members of the team who found the remarkable oil rig worker named Mike Williams. Williams' interview also shed new light on the causes of the explosion.

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Mom arrested in disappearance of 5-year-old daughter after remains found in Alabama

The mother of 5-year-old Taylor Rose Williams has been arrested and charged in connection with the girl's disappearance, authorities said Tuesday. Hours before police announced the arrest, investigators found remains that they believe to be Taylor in rural Alabama. Earlier Tuesday, police in Demopolis, Alabama, released a statement saying that the team searching for Taylor had found human remains. CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reports there were blue tents set up where the remains were believed to have been found. Taylor Williams CBS NewsThe child was reported missing from her Jacksonville, Florida, home last Wednesday.

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