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Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predators

Read full article: Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predators

The Florida attorney general has issued new criminal subpoenas against online gaming platform Roblox, a new step in accusing the company of not doing enough to stop child predators from using the game, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

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Family-owned Jacksonville plant nursery lost a total of $20K in 3 thefts over the last 7 months

Read full article: Family-owned Jacksonville plant nursery lost a total of $20K in 3 thefts over the last 7 months

The owners of Discount Plants of Florida are looking for those responsible for stealing merchandise from them three times in just seven months -- totaling tens of thousands of dollars in losses.

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Putnam County sexual predator sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes involving children

Read full article: Putnam County sexual predator sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes involving children

A man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted of capital sexual battery in Putnam County, according to the Office of the State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

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A Jacksonville man was killed in his driveway 13 years ago. Officials hope an increased reward can help solve his murder

Read full article: A Jacksonville man was killed in his driveway 13 years ago. Officials hope an increased reward can help solve his murder

Thirteen years after a Jacksonville man was shot and killed in his driveway, there is a renewed call for any information that could help police find the shooter.

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Jacksonville man accused of racial slurs, death threats last year found not guilty by reason of insanity

Read full article: Jacksonville man accused of racial slurs, death threats last year found not guilty by reason of insanity

A Jacksonville man accused of making vile threats to members of the Jewish and African American communities last year was found not guilty Friday by reason of insanity. A federal judge ordered him to be committed to a psychiatric facility.

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First Coast Crime Stoppers announces reward increase of up to $5K to help solve homicides in Northeast Florida

Read full article: First Coast Crime Stoppers announces reward increase of up to $5K to help solve homicides in Northeast Florida

First Coast Crime Stoppers (FCCS) will announce on Friday a permanent increase in cash rewards for information leading to arrests in homicide cases across Northeast Florida.

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โ€˜Never seen a gun up close like thatโ€™: Victims of armed robbery in Murray Hill recount frightening experience

Read full article: โ€˜Never seen a gun up close like thatโ€™: Victims of armed robbery in Murray Hill recount frightening experience

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is searching for an armed burglar who shot at a homeowner during a car break-in attempt in Murray Hill, leaving residents on edge in what they describe as a normally quiet neighborhood.

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Murray Hill residents on edge after armed burglar shoots at homeowner, remains at large

Read full article: Murray Hill residents on edge after armed burglar shoots at homeowner, remains at large

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is searching for an armed burglar who shot at a homeowner during a car break-in attempt in Murray Hill, leaving residents on edge in what they describe as a normally quiet neighborhood.

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Man accused of murder in shooting at Southside seafood restaurant

Read full article: Man accused of murder in shooting at Southside seafood restaurant

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office announced the arrest of a man accused in a Saturday night shooting at a Southside seafood restaurant.

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JSO: Illegal gambling machines seized from Northside business; 2 men arrested

Read full article: JSO: Illegal gambling machines seized from Northside business; 2 men arrested

Two Jacksonville men are charged with keeping a gambling house after the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office says it raided an illegal business on the cityโ€™s northside.

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Man found shot in car after ShotSpotter alert, 911 call

Read full article: Man found shot in car after ShotSpotter alert, 911 call

A man was found shot inside a vehicle on Monday afternoon after a ShotSpotter was activated and alerted police.

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โ€˜Violent gang membersโ€™ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBIโ€™s โ€˜Summer Heatโ€™ nationwide crackdown

Read full article: โ€˜Violent gang membersโ€™ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBIโ€™s โ€˜Summer Heatโ€™ nationwide crackdown

FBI Jacksonville said the agency and its partners made over one hundred local arrests, including dozens of โ€œviolent gang members,โ€ during a three-month operation dubbed โ€œSummer Heat.โ€

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JSO employee among 17 arrests made in St. Johns County operation targeting people looking to meet children for sex

Read full article: JSO employee among 17 arrests made in St. Johns County operation targeting people looking to meet children for sex

The St. Johns County Sheriffโ€™s Office will host a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Monday, announcing the results of two consecutive operations:

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FSCJ student arrested after punching professor in the face, police say

Read full article: FSCJ student arrested after punching professor in the face, police say

A Florida State College of Jacksonville student faces a felony battery charge after witnesses say he assaulted a professor at the downtown campus.

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Man shot in buttocks during argument in Northwest Jacksonville, police say

Read full article: Man shot in buttocks during argument in Northwest Jacksonville, police say

A man was struck in the buttocks by a bullet Thursday night when someone pulled out a handgun and started firing during an argument, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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Man on bike shoots patron dining at Southside Mexican restaurant: JSO

Read full article: Man on bike shoots patron dining at Southside Mexican restaurant: JSO

A man was injured in an early Sunday morning shooting while at a Southside restaurant, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Man shot in the head while driving on Edgewood Avenue: JSO

Read full article: Man shot in the head while driving on Edgewood Avenue: JSO

A man was critically injured Thursday night when he was shot in the head while driving on Edgewood Avenue in the Lackawanna area of the Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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17-year-old facing charges in double stabbing after Fleming Island house party

Read full article: 17-year-old facing charges in double stabbing after Fleming Island house party

A 17-year-old from Fleming Island is facing aggravated battery charges in connection with a double stabbing last Friday after a house party in the Woodlands neighborhood.

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JSO asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run on Lem Turner Road: JSO

Read full article: JSO asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run on Lem Turner Road: JSO

A man in his mid-40s died Wednesday morning after he was found lying on the side of the street on Lem Turner Road, police said. Investigators said his injuries were consistent with being hit by a vehicle.

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Man dies after being shot multiple times by 2 masked suspects in hotel parking lot on Baymeadows Road: JSO

Read full article: Man dies after being shot multiple times by 2 masked suspects in hotel parking lot on Baymeadows Road: JSO

A man was killed early Tuesday after being shot multiple times by two masked suspects at a hotelโ€™s parking lot on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Man shot from outside Jacksonville home in stable condition

Read full article: Man shot from outside Jacksonville home in stable condition

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office responded early Sunday morning to a shooting at a home near Brookwood Forest Boulevard and Monument Road.

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Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials say

Read full article: Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials say

A human trafficking operation in Polk County netted 230 arrests on charges related to prostitution, the Florida attorney general announced Friday alongside Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

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โ€˜He was so happyโ€™: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high school

Read full article: โ€˜He was so happyโ€™: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high school

The family of an 18-year-old man who was shot and killed at an apartment complex last week on the Westside is asking for the communityโ€™s support.

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Man left wife in car, forced way into Clay County home, shot multiple residents before 16-year-old fatally shot him

Read full article: Man left wife in car, forced way into Clay County home, shot multiple residents before 16-year-old fatally shot him

The Clay County Sheriffโ€™s Office shared new details Thursday of the investigation into a baffling quadruple shooting on Monday morning inside a home that left two people dead, including the suspect.

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Man shot while sleeping when gunman in SUV fires over 10 times into home: JSO

Read full article: Man shot while sleeping when gunman in SUV fires over 10 times into home: JSO

A man who was asleep in bed last night was shot in the leg when police say a gunman in an SUV stopped outside the home and fired more than 10 shots at the house.

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Woman says she heard 15+ gunshots, found blood in her backyard after shootout between cars in Arlington

Read full article: Woman says she heard 15+ gunshots, found blood in her backyard after shootout between cars in Arlington

An Arlington woman said she heard dozens of gunshots and found blood in her backyard after a shootout between two vehicles that left a teenager injured early Wednesday morning.

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Teen caught in crossfire of shootout between 2 vehicles in Arlington: JSO

Read full article: Teen caught in crossfire of shootout between 2 vehicles in Arlington: JSO

A teenager was wounded early Wednesday morning when he was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two vehicles in the Arlington area, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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Man shoots 3 in Clay County home before resident returns fire, fatally injuring shooter, undersheriff says

Read full article: Man shoots 3 in Clay County home before resident returns fire, fatally injuring shooter, undersheriff says

A shooting has been reported Monday morning in the area of Oakleaf and State Road 23, the Clay County Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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Jacksonville Beach police arrest two accused of selling stolen phones at various stores, kiosks throughout Jacksonville

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach police arrest two accused of selling stolen phones at various stores, kiosks throughout Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department said on Monday that it arrested a man and a woman who are accused of stealing beachgoersโ€™ phones and selling them at various stores and kiosks throughout Jacksonville.

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Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside vacant building

Read full article: Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside vacant building

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a residence in the 900 block of Spearing Street.

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Father accused of running over and killing 8-month-old son pleads guilty

Read full article: Father accused of running over and killing 8-month-old son pleads guilty

Justin Golden, the man accused of running over and killing 8-month-old Pablo Golden's arraignment was delayed due to new discovery of evidence.

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Man found shot in Pine Forest neighborhood dies at hospital: JSO

Read full article: Man found shot in Pine Forest neighborhood dies at hospital: JSO

A man believed to be in his early 40s was found shot Tuesday night in the Pine Forest area and died at the hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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La Nopalera waitress embezzled over $42K from local restaurant chain: JSO

Read full article: La Nopalera waitress embezzled over $42K from local restaurant chain: JSO

A 26-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing an organized fraud charge after investigators said she embezzled more than $42,000 from her employer, La Nopalera.

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Cityโ€™s โ€˜Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiativeโ€™ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parks

Read full article: Cityโ€™s โ€˜Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiativeโ€™ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parks

The city of Jacksonville unveiled a โ€œSafe Parks Wi-Fi Initiativeโ€ on Tuesday, which includes adding cameras connected to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Officeโ€™s Real-Time Crime Center and the cityโ€™s parks department to 12 local parks.

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Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call

Read full article: Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call

A 58-year-old man is in custody following an overnight officer-involved shooting at a Motel 6 on Scarlett Street, the Glynn County Police Department said.

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Justice 4 All: News4JAX teams up with area law enforcement agencies to answer your questions

Read full article: Justice 4 All: News4JAX teams up with area law enforcement agencies to answer your questions

News4JAX is launching โ€œJustice 4 All,โ€ a new community initiative resulting from a longstanding partnership between WJXT and local law enforcement agencies.

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โ€˜I was so scaredโ€™: Woman says teen who had been shot ran past her while she was holding her baby, asked for help

Read full article: โ€˜I was so scaredโ€™: Woman says teen who had been shot ran past her while she was holding her baby, asked for help

A teenager was fatally shot Wednesday night on King Street, just south of West Beaver Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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โ€˜No leads, no nothingโ€™: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old father

Read full article: โ€˜No leads, no nothingโ€™: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old father

The Venegas family continues to seek answers and justice months after 40-year-old Brandon Venegas was killed in a hit-and-run behind a Walgreens in Arlington, urging the community to come forward with any information.

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Man charged in motherโ€™s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records show

Read full article: Man charged in motherโ€™s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records show

A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of his mother on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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14-year-old accused of shooting parents in their Clay County home appears in court on first-degree murder charges

Read full article: 14-year-old accused of shooting parents in their Clay County home appears in court on first-degree murder charges

A 14-year-old was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder after he was accused of shooting his parents in their Clay County home.

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โ€˜No concern is too smallโ€™: JSO Sheriffโ€™s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhood

Read full article: โ€˜No concern is too smallโ€™: JSO Sheriffโ€™s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhood

JSO and District 1 community members came together for a monthly crime prevention walk to promote safety, build relationships and address neighborhood concerns

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14-year-old indicted on first-degree murder charges after being accused of shooting parents in their Clay County home

Read full article: 14-year-old indicted on first-degree murder charges after being accused of shooting parents in their Clay County home

A 14-year-old was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder after he was accused of shooting his parents in their Clay County home.

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Arguments and gas station shootings: Gun violence erupts in Jacksonville with 4 scenes in less than 48 hours

Read full article: Arguments and gas station shootings: Gun violence erupts in Jacksonville with 4 scenes in less than 48 hours

In less than two days, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office responded to four different shootings, each in a different part of the city.

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Dad shot trying to stop domestic violence incident between daughter, her boyfriend: JSO

Read full article: Dad shot trying to stop domestic violence incident between daughter, her boyfriend: JSO

A father who tried to intervene in a domestic violence incident between his daughter and her boyfriend was shot by the boyfriend, who ran away from the scene, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Jacksonville firefighter accused of stealing from Winn-Dixie stores 27 times using self-checkout

Read full article: Jacksonville firefighter accused of stealing from Winn-Dixie stores 27 times using self-checkout

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer has been charged with a misdemeanor count of petty theft after investigators said they confirmed he had stolen items from several Winn-Dixie stores -- sometimes while on duty.

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Bartram Trail High teacher charged with sex crime, placed on disciplinary leave, records show

Read full article: Bartram Trail High teacher charged with sex crime, placed on disciplinary leave, records show

A Bartram Trail High School teacher has been arrested and charged with lewd or lascivious exhibition after investigators said he committed a sexual act while in the water at the beach near several young girls.

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14-year-old accused of fatally shooting parents in Middleburg home asked 911 dispatcher: โ€˜Pray for meโ€™

Read full article: 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting parents in Middleburg home asked 911 dispatcher: โ€˜Pray for meโ€™

The Clay County Sheriffโ€™s Office released Trevor Leeโ€™s arrest report, mug shot and 911 call on Tuesday. The 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting his parents.

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โ€˜They loved me like a sonโ€™: Best friend of 14-year-old accused of killing parents shocked by loss of second family

Read full article: โ€˜They loved me like a sonโ€™: Best friend of 14-year-old accused of killing parents shocked by loss of second family

The best friend of a 14-year-old who is accused of killing his parents inside a Middleburg home said he didnโ€™t believe it when he first heard the news that someone he thought he knew well was accused of a heinous act.

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14-year-old shoots parents in Middleburg home, walks to church, calls 911: Sheriff

Read full article: 14-year-old shoots parents in Middleburg home, walks to church, calls 911: Sheriff

A 14-year-old boy is in custody in Clay County after he called 911 from a church early Monday morning to say he had killed his parents in their Middleburg home, Sheriff Michelle Cook announced.

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Man in his 20s fatally shot in Northwest Jacksonville: JSO

Read full article: Man in his 20s fatally shot in Northwest Jacksonville: JSO

A man in his 20s was found shot Sunday night in Northwest Jacksonville and died at the hospital, according to police.

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Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in Jacksonville

Read full article: Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating a shooting that left two people dead on the 15000 block of Sawpit Road. Officers responded around 10 p.m. Friday and found an unidentified white man and woman, both in their 50s, shot and unresponsive on a dirt road.

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2 Clay County detectives who investigate child sexual exploitation crimes named 2025 Officers of the Year

Read full article: 2 Clay County detectives who investigate child sexual exploitation crimes named 2025 Officers of the Year

Two Clay County Sheriffโ€™s Office detectives who investigate child sexual exploitation crimes have been named the 2025 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year by the Florida Sheriffs Association.

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Former VP of Duval teachers union expected to plead guilty to conspiring to steal more than $1.2M from union

Read full article: Former VP of Duval teachers union expected to plead guilty to conspiring to steal more than $1.2M from union

The former executive vice president of Duval Teachers United, a union for Duval County education employees, is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to steal more than $1.2 million over nearly 10 years.

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Multiple shootings across Jacksonville leave 4 wounded, 1 dead

Read full article: Multiple shootings across Jacksonville leave 4 wounded, 1 dead

Four separate shootings in the span of 12 hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning left four people wounded and one dead.

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Gainesville police chief asks public to help ID 2 people captured on camera in deadly Easter Sunday shooting

Read full article: Gainesville police chief asks public to help ID 2 people captured on camera in deadly Easter Sunday shooting

Gainesville Police Department investigators are still working to solve the Easter Sunday shooting at TB McPherson Park that led to the death of a 20-year-old woman who was caught in the crossfire.

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Mother says child witnessed โ€˜inappropriate conductโ€™ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimes

Read full article: Mother says child witnessed โ€˜inappropriate conductโ€™ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimes

A mom of a student who was in the same classroom as the music teacher charged with two counts of child molestation says her child witnessed some of his alleged misconduct.

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โ€˜Itโ€™s concerningโ€™: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a week

Read full article: โ€˜Itโ€™s concerningโ€™: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a week

Community members are calling for change after two officer-involved shootings in a week.

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Man shot, killed by officers in โ€˜bizarreโ€™ encounter after he pulled out pregnant womanโ€™s hair during attack: JSO

Read full article: Man shot, killed by officers in โ€˜bizarreโ€™ encounter after he pulled out pregnant womanโ€™s hair during attack: JSO

A man was shot and killed by police early Wednesday morning in what Sheriff T.K. Waters described as a โ€œbizarreโ€ encounter that included the man attacking a woman whoโ€™s pregnant with his child, pulling out her hair and later chewing on it as officers tried to bring him into custody.

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Man shot several times while driving in stable condition; shooter at large

Read full article: Man shot several times while driving in stable condition; shooter at large

A man was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering several gunshot wounds while driving on Dennis Street near Myrtle Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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Former music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools accused of committing sex crimes against 2 students

Read full article: Former music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools accused of committing sex crimes against 2 students

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said it recently arrested a music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools after he was accused of committing several sex crimes against students.

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Employee at local youth development and support organization arrested on felony child abuse material charges

Read full article: Employee at local youth development and support organization arrested on felony child abuse material charges

A Jacksonville-based comprehensive youth development and support organization is addressing the arrest of a now former employee, who faces multiple felony charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Polk County child โ€˜swattedโ€™ in consecutive days after out-of-state teens get upset with how he played Fortnite: deputies

Read full article: Polk County child โ€˜swattedโ€™ in consecutive days after out-of-state teens get upset with how he played Fortnite: deputies

The Polk County Sheriffโ€™s Office on Thursday announced the arrests of two out-of-state teenagers accused of swatting a Poinciana kid in back-to-back days after they became upset with the way he played Fortnite.

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Suspect shot and killed after shooting officer in leg had stolen about $100 from Family Dollar, JSO says

Read full article: Suspect shot and killed after shooting officer in leg had stolen about $100 from Family Dollar, JSO says

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office has released the name of an armed robbery suspect who shot an officer and was killed with return fire Wednesday morning following a foot chase in Northwest Jacksonville.

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JSO officer who was shot in leg by armed robbery suspect in Northwest Jacksonville released from the hospital

Read full article: JSO officer who was shot in leg by armed robbery suspect in Northwest Jacksonville released from the hospital

The officer who was shot in the leg by an armed robbery suspect on Wednesday morning in Northwest Jacksonville was released from the hospital.

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JSO officer injured, armed robbery suspect killed after chase in Northwest Jacksonville: sheriff

Read full article: JSO officer injured, armed robbery suspect killed after chase in Northwest Jacksonville: sheriff

An officer has been shot and a suspect is dead after an incident near Soutel Drive and Norfolk Boulevard in the Sherwood Forest area of Northwest Jacksonville, according to multiple News4JAX sources.

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Fleeing armed robbery suspect killed after shooting officer in Northwest Jacksonville: sheriff

Read full article: Fleeing armed robbery suspect killed after shooting officer in Northwest Jacksonville: sheriff

An armed robbery suspect who shot at an officer was killed Wednesday morning following a foot chase near Soutel Drive and Norfolk Boulevard in the Sherwood Forest area of Northwest Jacksonville, the Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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JFRD employee faces termination after 3rd arrest, including 2 DUIs, in just over a year

Read full article: JFRD employee faces termination after 3rd arrest, including 2 DUIs, in just over a year

Mariah Carter, 32, was charged with DUI on April 20 in St. Johns County, nearly a year after she faced the same charge in Jacksonville. Carter was then charged on July 2 with battery on a person 65 or older after officers said she pushed her mother into a wall and threw a stool at her during an altercation while she was intoxicated.

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Customers fire shots as 3 robbers make off with $9K in gold bracelets from pawn shop: JSO

Read full article: Customers fire shots as 3 robbers make off with $9K in gold bracelets from pawn shop: JSO

Two customers fired shots at robbers during a heist Saturday at the Cash America Pawn shop on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can โ€˜use their energy in positive waysโ€™

Read full article: Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can โ€˜use their energy in positive waysโ€™

As the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office kicks off its summer town hall series, one Northside resident is urging the department to focus more on young people, especially during the summer months.

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Westchase Apartments resident realizes heโ€™s been shot while sitting inside home: JSO

Read full article: Westchase Apartments resident realizes heโ€™s been shot while sitting inside home: JSO

A man was found shot late Sunday night inside his apartment in the Jacksonville Heights area of the cityโ€™s Westside, police said.

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2 teen girls wounded when argument leads to shooting in Dinsmore area: JSO

Read full article: 2 teen girls wounded when argument leads to shooting in Dinsmore area: JSO

Two teenage girls were wounded Thursday night when an argument led to gunfire, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Alleged kidnapper of 9-year-old boy thwarted after witness follows, blocks their car until police showed up: JSO

Read full article: Alleged kidnapper of 9-year-old boy thwarted after witness follows, blocks their car until police showed up: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said a woman accused of attempting to kidnap a 9-year-old boy in Northwest Jacksonville last Friday has been arrested.

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Jacksonville Beach police ready with safety plan for 4th of July holiday weekend surge

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach police ready with safety plan for 4th of July holiday weekend surge

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has been working for months to prepare for the surge of thousands of people expected over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Less than 50 homicides reported in Jacksonville in first half of 2025 with significant drop in child, teen deaths

Read full article: Less than 50 homicides reported in Jacksonville in first half of 2025 with significant drop in child, teen deaths

Less than 50 homicides have been reported in the first six months of the year, a similar number to the first half of 2024, putting Jacksonville on track to match last year's historic low for homicides.

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Dispute at Westside apartment complex leaves man dead: JSO

Read full article: Dispute at Westside apartment complex leaves man dead: JSO

A man was found dead early Wednesday morning in the breezeway of an apartment complex on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside, police said.

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Florida woman posing as licensed daycare operator arrested for death of 9-month-old child, police say

Read full article: Florida woman posing as licensed daycare operator arrested for death of 9-month-old child, police say

A 31-year-old St. Petersburg woman, accused of the death of a 9-month-old child in her care nearly a year ago, was arrested on Tuesday by the St. Petersburg Police Department, officials said.

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Video: JSO officer accidentally hits another officer with Taser during struggle with suspect at Northside gas station

Read full article: Video: JSO officer accidentally hits another officer with Taser during struggle with suspect at Northside gas station

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office addressed a video circulating on social media that shows the moment an officer accidentally struck his partner with a Taser during a struggle with a suspect.

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Man found shot in leg dies at hospital: JSO

Read full article: Man found shot in leg dies at hospital: JSO

A man who was found Monday night with a gunshot wound to his leg on Florida Avenue died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Read full article: River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Councilman Reggie Gaffney said the River City Inn has been declared a public nuisance, and he will ask the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office to increase area patrols and surveillance.

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โ€˜Concerning, upsettingโ€™: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonvilleโ€™s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Read full article: โ€˜Concerning, upsettingโ€™: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonvilleโ€™s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Back-to-back shootings just a few hundred feet apart are raising concerns along Harts Road in Jacksonville, and now, a city councilman is stepping in with plans to increase safety in the area.

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Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shooting

Read full article: Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shooting

A Jacksonville mother is pleading for answers after her 23-year-old son, Michael Easter, was shot early Friday morning and later died at the hospital.

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Man shot during early morning altercation on Harts Road: JSO

Read full article: Man shot during early morning altercation on Harts Road: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the 10000 block of Harts Road. According to JSO, officers responded around 3 a.m. and found an adult man with a gunshot wound to the groin.

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Woman, between 60 and 70 years old, fatally shot at large block party: JSO

Read full article: Woman, between 60 and 70 years old, fatally shot at large block party: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in the 1100 block of Grothe Street. According to JSO, a ShotSpotter alert was activated around 9:30 p.m., prompting a nearby patrol officer to respond

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Sex offender sentenced to life in prison in death of 18-year-old found in Columbia County field in 2023

Read full article: Sex offender sentenced to life in prison in death of 18-year-old found in Columbia County field in 2023

A man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a Columbia County teenager was sentenced this week to life in prison.

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Man dies at hospital after being found shot outside car following argument in Elevation Lounge parking lot: JSO

Read full article: Man dies at hospital after being found shot outside car following argument in Elevation Lounge parking lot: JSO

A man in his 20s who was found shot outside a car on Norwood Avenue early Friday morning died at the hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office Said.

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Police report reveals new details about suspected dog-fighting operation where 9-foot alligator was found

Read full article: Police report reveals new details about suspected dog-fighting operation where 9-foot alligator was found

New4JAX has obtained new information that sheds light on a suspected dog-fighting investigation involving an alligator.

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18-year-old killed, 3 other young men wounded in quadruple shooting at Cleveland Road apartment complex

Read full article: 18-year-old killed, 3 other young men wounded in quadruple shooting at Cleveland Road apartment complex

An 18-year-old was killed and three other young adults were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a Cleveland Road apartment complex in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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2 hospitalized in shooting at Vista Landing Apartments on Jacksonvilleโ€™s northside: JFRD

Read full article: 2 hospitalized in shooting at Vista Landing Apartments on Jacksonvilleโ€™s northside: JFRD

There was a heavy Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office presence at a northside complex on Wednesday night after a shooting incident.

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Man found shot twice in yard of Magnolia Gardens home

Read full article: Man found shot twice in yard of Magnolia Gardens home

A man in his 30s was shot outside a home on Vernon Road Wednesday afternoon.

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Florida Justice, Betraying the Badge: Next encore presentation of the series airs June 15

Read full article: Florida Justice, Betraying the Badge: Next encore presentation of the series airs June 15

The first installment of Florida Justice looks at how investigators uncovered police corruption in Jacksonville 27 years ago.

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Inmate dies in custody at Jacksonville hospital after transfer from Clay County: JSO

Read full article: Inmate dies in custody at Jacksonville hospital after transfer from Clay County: JSO

A 59-year-old man who was in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office on charges of violating his probation on an aggravated assault charge died Tuesday in the hospital, JSO said.

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Maddie Cliftonโ€™s killer now in Duval County jail as he awaits sentencing review

Read full article: Maddie Cliftonโ€™s killer now in Duval County jail as he awaits sentencing review

As of Monday, Phillips was being held in the Duval County jail after being transported from Suwannee County Correctional, according to court records.

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How an anonymous tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers likely saved a missing womanโ€™s life

Read full article: How an anonymous tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers likely saved a missing womanโ€™s life

A 21-year-old woman who was believed to be in danger was reported missing in Jacksonville, and a phone call to First Coast Crime Stoppers likely saved her life.

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New details reveal what led up to dispute that left woman with gunshot wounds at Southside Dunkinโ€™ drive-thru

Read full article: New details reveal what led up to dispute that left woman with gunshot wounds at Southside Dunkinโ€™ drive-thru

New details released by the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office on Wednesday describe what led up to a woman getting shot twice in a Jacksonville Dunkinโ€™ Donuts drive-thru on Tuesday evening.

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Drive-thru dispute leads to shooting at Jacksonville Dunkinโ€™

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A woman was struck twice in a shooting at Dunkinโ€™ on Gate Parkway after an argument, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Husband accused of shooting wife 5 times at Southside apartment complex

Read full article: Husband accused of shooting wife 5 times at Southside apartment complex

A man was detained Sunday after he was accused of shooting his wife five times inside a Southside apartment complex, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Man, 41, accused of stabbing three people after fight breaks out in Nassau County: sheriffโ€™s office

Read full article: Man, 41, accused of stabbing three people after fight breaks out in Nassau County: sheriffโ€™s office

The Nassau County Sheriffโ€™s Office said it arrested a 41-year-old man Wednesday night who is accused of stabbing three people after a fight broke out.

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Man accused of posing as nurse pleads not guilty to fraud, other charges following death of Clay County veteran

Read full article: Man accused of posing as nurse pleads not guilty to fraud, other charges following death of Clay County veteran

A woman who helped her fiancรฉ pose as a nurse in Clay County was arrested along with the fiancรฉ in Michigan on Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook announced Tuesday. While posing as a nurse, according to investigators, the fiancรฉ oversaw the care of an elderly man who died of natural causes less than six months ago.

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Prosecutors seeking death penalty against man accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop

Read full article: Prosecutors seeking death penalty against man accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop

Nearly seven months after an off-duty corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office was shot and killed, the man suspected of pulling the trigger has been extradited to Florida following a lengthy stay in North Carolina, where he was arrested.

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Man killed, woman wounded in double shooting outside bar on Kings Avenue in San Marco: JSO

Read full article: Man killed, woman wounded in double shooting outside bar on Kings Avenue in San Marco: JSO

A man was killed and a woman was wounded early Monday morning in a double shooting outside a Kings Avenue bar, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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