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New details reveal what led up to dispute that left woman with gunshot wounds at Southside Dunkin’ drive-thru

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

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

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18 hours ago

Drive-thru dispute leads to shooting at Jacksonville Dunkin’

Read full article: Drive-thru dispute leads to shooting at Jacksonville Dunkin’

A woman was struck twice in a shooting at Dunkin’ on Gate Parkway after an argument, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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2 days ago

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 Sheriff’s Office.

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Man, 41, accused of stabbing three people after fight breaks out in Nassau County: sheriff’s office

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

The Nassau County Sheriff’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 fiancé pose as a nurse in Clay County was arrested along with the fiancé in Michigan on Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook announced Tuesday. While posing as a nurse, according to investigators, the fiancé 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 Sheriff’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 Sheriff’s Office said.

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Jacksonville Beach residents grateful after no violent incidents during spring surge; 29 guns recovered citywide

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach residents grateful after no violent incidents during spring surge; 29 guns recovered citywide

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department released on Thursday a six-page report detailing the key events, strategies and results of this year’s spring surge period.

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Man found fatally shot after crash on Herlong Road: JSO

Read full article: Man found fatally shot after crash on Herlong Road: JSO

A man was found fatally shot Thursday night after officers responded to reports of a crash on Herlong Road, about a half-mile east of Normandy Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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How a search into an iCloud account linked a man to an $18K stolen check, exposing fraud operation

Read full article: How a search into an iCloud account linked a man to an $18K stolen check, exposing fraud operation

What began as an investigation into a stolen piece of mail containing a check morphed into a major investigation involving a financial fraud operation in Nassau County.

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No violent incidents, 2 unpermitted events prevented during this year’s spring surge in Jacksonville Beach: report

Read full article: No violent incidents, 2 unpermitted events prevented during this year’s spring surge in Jacksonville Beach: report

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department released on Thursday a six-page report detailing the key events, strategies and results of this year’s spring surge period.

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Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

Read full article: Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

A 68-year-old woman has been arrested for her role in a fatal stabbing at a senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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‘It’s a difficult thing’: Jacksonville sheriff addresses increase in officer-involved shootings from last year

Read full article: ‘It’s a difficult thing’: Jacksonville sheriff addresses increase in officer-involved shootings from last year

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has reported a total of nine officer-involved shootings this year, surpassing the total of eight from all of 2024. News4Jax’s Briana Brownlee asked Sheriff TK Waters about the increase in officer involved shootings.

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Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

Read full article: Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally stabbed in a senior living facility on Tuesday morning.

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Fugitive arrested over a month after skipping sentencing in case related to death of Beauty Max employee

Read full article: Fugitive arrested over a month after skipping sentencing in case related to death of Beauty Max employee

More than a month after skipping her sentencing, a woman involved in the death of a Beauty Max employee in December is back in custody, court records show.

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Suspect accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop extradited to Florida, JSO says

Read full article: Suspect accused of killing off-duty corrections officer at truck stop extradited to Florida, JSO says

Nearly seven months after an off-duty corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’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 in shooting on Ricker Road, ‘multiple people’ detained: JSO

Read full article: Man killed in shooting on Ricker Road, ‘multiple people’ detained: JSO

A man was found shot to death Monday night on Ricker Road on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.

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Sunday’s shooting marks 8th officer-involved shooting of 2025, matching total for all of last year

Read full article: Sunday’s shooting marks 8th officer-involved shooting of 2025, matching total for all of last year

Questions are swirling following two police involved shootings since Friday, May 2.

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JSO officer shoots man wielding ‘butcher’ knives after responding to violent fight

Read full article: JSO officer shoots man wielding ‘butcher’ knives after responding to violent fight

A man caught wielding 6- to 9-inch butcher knives after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer responded to a call regarding a fight was shot and killed.

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Do you know this SUV? JSO looking for vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash that injured 24-year-old man

Read full article: Do you know this SUV? JSO looking for vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash that injured 24-year-old man

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify a vehicle involved in a Westside hit-and-run that left a 24-year-old man critically injured.

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder of Jacksonville father during quadruple shooting

Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder of Jacksonville father during quadruple shooting

Latroy Montgomery shot and killed Maurice Anderson on Oct. 28, 2020. Anderson was one of four people shot that night. One other victim also died. Montgomery has been convicted of both murders and is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.

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2 Jacksonville men charged for multiple armed robberies across Florida

Read full article: 2 Jacksonville men charged for multiple armed robberies across Florida

The Department of Justice said two Jacksonville men were charged for their alleged roles in a series of armed robberies across Florida.

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Man convicted for 2020 murder of Jacksonville father during quadruple shooting to be sentenced

Read full article: Man convicted for 2020 murder of Jacksonville father during quadruple shooting to be sentenced

Latroy Montgomery shot and killed Maurice Anderson on Oct. 28, 2020. Anderson was one of four people shot that night. One other victim also died. Montgomery has been convicted of both murders and is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.

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Man found fatally shot on Lane Avenue in Hyde Park area of Jacksonville

Read full article: Man found fatally shot on Lane Avenue in Hyde Park area of Jacksonville

Police said a man died Tuesday night after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Lane Avenue, just south of Park Street in the Hyde Park area of Jacksonville.

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Jacksonville man found guilty in wife’s death following 2022 domestic dispute

Read full article: Jacksonville man found guilty in wife’s death following 2022 domestic dispute

Justice has been served for a Jacksonville family, two years after a beloved mother was tragically killed by her husband.

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Man, 41, charged with murder in death of woman found in Westside lot

Read full article: Man, 41, charged with murder in death of woman found in Westside lot

A man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found dead in a lot on Jacksonville’s Westside in 2024, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office."

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Man, 21, accused of fatally shooting a man during argument at a Jacksonville gas station

Read full article: Man, 21, accused of fatally shooting a man during argument at a Jacksonville gas station

A man was shot and killed after a confrontation at a Jacksonville gas station early Friday morning. Police say suspects are at large.

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Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say

Read full article: Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say

The pastor of an East Palatka church is facing a charge of sexual battery of a minor in connection with an ongoing sexual relationship with a teen, the Palatka Police Department announced this week.

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Man killed, woman injured in Phoenix neighborhood shooting

Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in Phoenix neighborhood shooting

A woman and a man were found shot in a car in the Phoenix neighborhood on Monday night.

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Jacksonville woman charged with organized fraud, accused of stealing $142K from local masonry business

Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged with organized fraud, accused of stealing $142K from local masonry business

A 35-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing charges of organized fraud and identity theft after investigators said she embezzled more than $142,000 from a local business.

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‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases

Read full article: ‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.

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‘Hurtful and difficult’: Pastor responds after former church employee accused of embezzling over $570K

Read full article: ‘Hurtful and difficult’: Pastor responds after former church employee accused of embezzling over $570K

After a former financial secretary for Amelia Baptist Church was charged with grand theft and accused of embezzling more than $570,000, the church’s pastor called the situation “incredibly hurtful and difficult.”

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20-year-old man found guilty of murder, other charges in 2023 death of 3 people on Northside

Read full article: 20-year-old man found guilty of murder, other charges in 2023 death of 3 people on Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrest of an 18-year-old who is accused of murder in the death of three people on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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‘We will work with ICARE’: Jacksonville mayor commits to creating an affordable housing trust fund

Read full article: ‘We will work with ICARE’: Jacksonville mayor commits to creating an affordable housing trust fund

Among the community, other faith leaders and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, Mayor Donna Deegan sat as a guest in the front row of the Abyssinia Mssionary Baptist Church on Jacksonville’s northside.

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Local faith leaders celebrate efforts of sheriff, JSO’s Gang Unit to drive down Jacksonville’s murder rate

Read full article: Local faith leaders celebrate efforts of sheriff, JSO’s Gang Unit to drive down Jacksonville’s murder rate

In addition to addressing affordable housing in the city, the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) plans to acknowledge Sheriff T.K. Waters and the efforts of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit to significantly reduce the city’s murder rate.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announces murder arrests connected to MS-13 gang activity in Florida

Read full article: Attorney General Pam Bondi announces murder arrests connected to MS-13 gang activity in Florida

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the solving of four Florida homicides connected to MS-13 gang activity, along with federal murder charges against several MS-13 gang members.

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Woman says she saw man on bike set fire to Moncrief Park home

Read full article: Woman says she saw man on bike set fire to Moncrief Park home

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deliberate attempt to set a Moncrief Park home on fire.

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St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office starts using technology known to help solve gun-related crimes nationally

Read full article: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office starts using technology known to help solve gun-related crimes nationally

Specialists can upload pictures and evidence of spent shell casings and bullets to a national database called the “National Integrated Ballistic Information Network” also known as NIBIN.

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Florida mother arrested after 5-year-old son ingests meth, later dies, police say

Read full article: Florida mother arrested after 5-year-old son ingests meth, later dies, police say

A Florida mother faces a manslaughter charge after her 5-year-old son died after ingesting methamphetamine, according to an arrest report.

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Man who set ex-girlfriend on fire at Golden Corral in 2016 gets life in prison

Read full article: Man who set ex-girlfriend on fire at Golden Corral in 2016 gets life in prison

The ex-boyfriend of a woman burned alive at a Golden Corral restaurant in 2016 will spend the rest of his life behind bars for her horrendous murder.

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Woman pleads guilty to accessory charge in connection with 2024 murder of JSO corrections officer

Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to accessory charge in connection with 2024 murder of JSO corrections officer

A woman pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact on Tuesday in connection with the murder of an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer in October 2024.

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Former Florida principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with ‘access to alcohol’

Read full article: Former Florida principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with ‘access to alcohol’

The State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit on Tuesday filed charges against two Brevard County educators related to a teenage house party in Cocoa Beach. Police said the January party was attended by more than 100 juveniles, many of whom had been drinking and had access to alcohol available in coolers at the home owned by Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.

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JSO releases body cam video of shooting with armed woman who fired at officers in Oceanway

Read full article: JSO releases body cam video of shooting with armed woman who fired at officers in Oceanway

In a continued effort to provide transparency, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage in an officer-involved shooting of a 53-year-old woman in Oceanway.

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Florida child arrested after two unsuccessful armed carjacking attempts, deputies say

Read full article: Florida child arrested after two unsuccessful armed carjacking attempts, deputies say

An 11-year-old Florida resident was recently arrested after pointing a gun at two separate groups of people and demanding their car, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man leaving Magnolia Gardens convenience store shot in the legs: JSO

Read full article: Man leaving Magnolia Gardens convenience store shot in the legs: JSO

A man who Jacksonville police said they believe was not the intended target was shot while leaving a convenience store in the Magnolia Gardens neighborhood.

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Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

A lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World last week alleges an incident that happened in March 2023 involving a former employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of people over the course of his employment should never have happened and that the company “failed to take appropriate action.”

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Widow of Clay County veteran who died under care of fake nurse calls for justice

Read full article: Widow of Clay County veteran who died under care of fake nurse calls for justice

The widow of a Clay County veteran who died under the care of a man posing as a nurse is searching for justice.

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2 men charged in connection with murder of man found inside burnt vehicle

Read full article: 2 men charged in connection with murder of man found inside burnt vehicle

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the second arrest in the case of an individual found dead in a burnt vehicle nearly two years ago.

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Local attorney shares vetting methods to help families navigate process of hiring home care workers

Read full article: Local attorney shares vetting methods to help families navigate process of hiring home care workers

In a bizarre case unfolding in Clay County, authorities have arrested a local woman and her fiancé following the investigation of an elderly man’s death. The couple, identified as Alexiea Irwin and Julien Williams, are accused of posing as a nurse and will face charges in Clay County.

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Patient’s death sparked investigation that exposed fake nurse in Clay County, court documents show. Here’s how he died

Read full article: Patient’s death sparked investigation that exposed fake nurse in Clay County, court documents show. Here’s how he died

A Clay County couple was arrested in Michigan on Monday after a woman helped her fiancee pose as a nurse who oversaw the care of an elderly man who died less than six months ago, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Police say a woman helped her fiancé pose as a nurse in Clay County. Then his patient died, sparking an investigation

Read full article: Police say a woman helped her fiancé pose as a nurse in Clay County. Then his patient died, sparking an investigation

A Clay County couple was arrested in Michigan on Monday after a woman helped her fiancee pose as a nurse who oversaw the care of an elderly man who died less than six months ago, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.

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New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Read full article: New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Following years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action

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2 arrested in 2023 murder of 34-year-old man in Durkeeville

Read full article: 2 arrested in 2023 murder of 34-year-old man in Durkeeville

Two people were arrested and charged with murder on Friday in the 2023 shooting death of a 34-year-old man in Durkeeville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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A 23-year-old man killed in shooting, JSO seeks information on suspects

Read full article: A 23-year-old man killed in shooting, JSO seeks information on suspects

A 23-year-old man was killed earlier this night from gunshot wounds to the stomach, back, and neck.

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Parents charged with child neglect after daughter taken to hospital in critical condition for fentanyl overdose

Read full article: Parents charged with child neglect after daughter taken to hospital in critical condition for fentanyl overdose

Jacksonville parents were charged with child neglect after their daughter overdosed on fentanyl, landing her in the hospital in critical condition.

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1 killed in 3 unrelated shootings overnight in Jacksonville, police say

Read full article: 1 killed in 3 unrelated shootings overnight in Jacksonville, police say

One man is dead and another is injured after two unrelated shootings overnight, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. A third shooting involved officers and left a woman in critical condition. No officers were hurt.

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Officers shoot woman who fired shots at them after her husband called 911 for help: JSO

Read full article: Officers shoot woman who fired shots at them after her husband called 911 for help: JSO

Officers shot a 53-year-old woman overnight who fired a gun at them after they were called to a home near the Oceanway area by the woman’s husband, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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A family was murdered in their Jacksonville home in 1982. Their killer became the last electric chair execution in Fla.

Read full article: A family was murdered in their Jacksonville home in 1982. Their killer became the last electric chair execution in Fla.

While Allen Lee Davis’ execution was historic for Florida as the last to use the electric chair, we want to tell the story of the Jacksonville case that landed him on Death Row in the first place: the murder of 37-year-old Nancy Weiler and her two young daughters, Kristina and Katherine.

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2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police say

Read full article: 2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police say

St. Petersburg police say a man and a woman face charges in the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing last month.

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31-year-old man shot, killed while breaking into home despite protection order, Lake City police say

Read full article: 31-year-old man shot, killed while breaking into home despite protection order, Lake City police say

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night when he broke into a Lake City home, police said.

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Two men who supplied kilos of cocaine to drug dealers in Florida, Georgia sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Read full article: Two men who supplied kilos of cocaine to drug dealers in Florida, Georgia sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Two men who were convicted of supplying kilograms of cocaine into Georgia and Florida for a major drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison, according to the US Department of Justice in the Southern District of Georgia.

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Florida dentist sentenced for sending over 100 threats to public figures based on their political views

Read full article: Florida dentist sentenced for sending over 100 threats to public figures based on their political views

A Florida dentist has been sentenced to serve two years in prison after law enforcement discovered him threatening public figures, an election official, and others based on their political views between 2019 and 2024.

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Woman accused of setting man on fire on Jacksonville’s Northside faces murder, arson charges

Read full article: Woman accused of setting man on fire on Jacksonville’s Northside faces murder, arson charges

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a 60-year-old woman for murder and arson after she set a 67-year-old man on fire in Jacksonville’s Northside about four months ago.

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Man posing as Orlando Magic player rep ate jewelry he stole from Tiffany & Co. at mall, police say

Read full article: Man posing as Orlando Magic player rep ate jewelry he stole from Tiffany & Co. at mall, police say

A Texas man is facing charges after Orlando police say he stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry at the Mall at Millenia before swallowing it during his arrest days after the crime, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.

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Jacksonville teen makes second, final arrest in Oakleaf shooting that injured juvenile

Read full article: Jacksonville teen makes second, final arrest in Oakleaf shooting that injured juvenile

Another teen was arrested in connection to a shooting near a soccer field in Oakleaf Plantation that left a juvenile victim injured.

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‘Oops:’ Florida woman admits to vandalizing ex’s vehicle ... but she got the wrong car

Read full article: ‘Oops:’ Florida woman admits to vandalizing ex’s vehicle ... but she got the wrong car

A woman is facing charges after Volusia County deputies said she vandalized a car she thought belonged to her ex-boyfriend -- but it was the wrong car, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

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Man pleads not guilty in deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in bizarre, wrong-way I-295 crash

Read full article: Man pleads not guilty in deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in bizarre, wrong-way I-295 crash

A man accused of causing a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 295 earlier this month that killed a 66-year-old man is expected to plead not guilty Thursday morning at his arraignment.

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‘Don’t you do it’: JSO officer warned man not to drive toward him before firing shots, video shows

Read full article: ‘Don’t you do it’: JSO officer warned man not to drive toward him before firing shots, video shows

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage of an officer-involved shooting involving a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and accelerating his vehicle toward an officer.

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‘Likely to get shot and killed’: Officials give stark warning after videos capture kids trying to kick down doors

Read full article: ‘Likely to get shot and killed’: Officials give stark warning after videos capture kids trying to kick down doors

The Fernandina Beach Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the person who was recently captured on Ring camera video attempting to kick in the door of a home before running away.

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Deadly shooting in Baker County started as fight between 7 people

Read full article: Deadly shooting in Baker County started as fight between 7 people

One person died and others were injured in a Baker County shooting on Friday night.

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Jacksonville 18-year-old arrested for shooting juvenile at Oakleaf soccer field, deputies say

Read full article: Jacksonville 18-year-old arrested for shooting juvenile at Oakleaf soccer field, deputies say

A juvenile was shot during an altercation that broke out at a packed soccer field in Oakleaf.

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Leader of massive Florida drug operation, 16 others sentenced to years in federal prison

Read full article: Leader of massive Florida drug operation, 16 others sentenced to years in federal prison

Dudzinski “Zink” Poole and 16 co-conspirators were sentenced to federal prison terms ranging from six years, up to life, in a multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, the US Attorney’s Office announced Friday.

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Man accused of murder in Valentine’s Day shooting that killed man, injured woman at Southside hotel

Read full article: Man accused of murder in Valentine’s Day shooting that killed man, injured woman at Southside hotel

A man was arrested Thursday and accused of murder in connection with a double shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured at a Southside hotel just after midnight on Feb. 14, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man, 2 women found shot in apparent murder-suicide inside Murray Hill home: JSO

Read full article: Man, 2 women found shot in apparent murder-suicide inside Murray Hill home: JSO

Three people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a Murray Hill home on Thursday night.

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‘Bulls--t work’: 7 BSO deputies suspended after triple murder probe shows agency ‘failed’

Read full article: ‘Bulls--t work’: 7 BSO deputies suspended after triple murder probe shows agency ‘failed’

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony held a news conference Wednesday afternoon regarding a weekend triple murder case, announcing the suspension of several deputies after he said an internal probe revealed serious shortcomings.

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A woman discovered a dead body in her son’s house on the Northside. He’s now charged with his girlfriend’s murder

Read full article: A woman discovered a dead body in her son’s house on the Northside. He’s now charged with his girlfriend’s murder

A man was charged with murder in connection with the shooting and stabbing of a 43-year-old woman on Northside in October 2024, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJ

Read full article: Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJ

A Florida police officer faces up to five years in prison for selling guns to a “key member of a criminal conspiracy” who smuggled the guns into various countries in the Caribbean, the Department of Justice said.

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Family of father accused in death of 8-month-old son says incident wasn’t intentional

Read full article: Family of father accused in death of 8-month-old son says incident wasn’t intentional

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 accused of committing several burglaries at local dollar stores arrested, police say

Read full article: Man accused of committing several burglaries at local dollar stores arrested, police say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a 36-year-old man believed to be responsible for a string of burglaries targeting local dollar stores.

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‘Protect yourself if your life is in danger’: Safety analyst recommends de-escalation in traffic confrontations

Read full article: ‘Protect yourself if your life is in danger’: Safety analyst recommends de-escalation in traffic confrontations

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman was shot in the face after an argument in traffic Saturday evening.

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Jacksonville woman shot in the face during argument in traffic

Read full article: Jacksonville woman shot in the face during argument in traffic

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman was shot in the face after an argument in traffic Saturday evening.

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Woman arrested after shooting, killing boyfriend in Norwood area, police say

Read full article: Woman arrested after shooting, killing boyfriend in Norwood area, police say

Police said a man was shot and killed by his girlfriend early Saturday morning at a home on Teresa Avenue in the Norwood area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man killed, woman injured in double shooting at Southside hotel

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A man was killed and a woman was injured just after midnight Friday in a double shooting at the Hometown Inn & Suites just off Philips Highway in the Southpoint area of Jacksonville, police said.

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Threat amid 7-year mark of Parkland massacre sparks increased police presence at Clay County schools

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Parents and students in Clay County may notice an increased police presence at schools today following a threat discovered in a bathroom at Oakleaf High School.

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JSO releases photos of man accused in downtown shooting

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Jacksonville police are looking for a man they said is responsible for a shooting incident that occurred last month.

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Security company helps Jacksonville churches face break-ins, strengthens resolve to serve community

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A local security company is assisting several churches in Northwest Jacksonville who experienced multiple break-ins.

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Man shot by Jacksonville police officer after failing to comply with orders, accelerating vehicle toward him: JSO

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A man was shot by an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday after failing to comply with orders and accelerating his vehicle toward the man attempting to speak with him.

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Man accused of causing deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in wrong-way I-295 crash arrested, police say

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A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a bizarre wrong-way, hit-and-run crash on I-295 that ended with the wrong-way driver escaping on the back of a semi, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Former UConn basketball player accused in murder of his mother found covered with blanket near Durkeeville

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A man was arrested and accused of murdering his mother, who was found covered with a blanket Monday morning, in the backyard of a home near Durkeeville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man who ran from officer after being caught breaking into cars at dealership drowns in retention pond: JSO

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A man who police said was caught breaking into cars at a local dealership on Jacksonville’s Westside drowned in a retention pond Tuesday morning after running from police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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How the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is using community, technology to address growing challenge of school threats

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The News4JAX I-TEAM also investigated other counties' responses to threats.

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Flagler, St. Johns county deputies arrest man in connection to series of home appliance thefts

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A 50-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested in connection to a series of home appliance thefts from construction sites in Flagler and St. Johns counties.

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He broke bones as an ‘enforcer’ for a New York City gang. Now he saves people from gang life in Jacksonville

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A deadly attack on a close friend made Garland Scott dedicate his life to rescuing others from the road he once walked.

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BODYCAM: Jacksonville police horses help capture fleeing drug suspect in memorable pursuit

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"Our Mounted Unit doesn’t just horse aroundwhen it comes to crime!" the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

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Over 12 arrested following monthslong joint human trafficking investigation in Southeast Georgia

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A monthslong joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement into suspected sex trafficking in Southeast Georgia has resulted in the arrest of more than a dozen people who now face state charges, with many more facing federal charges.

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Man believed to be responsible for at least 8 church break-ins in Northwest Jacksonville arrested

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it recently arrested the man believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins at churches in Northwest Jacksonville.

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Bicyclist kidnaps woman at knifepoint after her car struck him in Lake City, police say

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The man entered the passenger seat holding a knife and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location, the report stated.

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Man dies after overnight shooting at Circle K gas station on Beach Boulevard: JSO

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A man was killed Sunday night in a shooting on Beach Boulevard just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Fight turns into gunfire, Jacksonville Teen Fatally Shot after Altercation in Westside Neighborhood

Read full article: Fight turns into gunfire, Jacksonville Teen Fatally Shot after Altercation in Westside Neighborhood

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office {JSO} is investigating a Westside shooting that left a 15-year-old dead. It happened near Nathaniel Gorham Way - south of I-10 and north of Normandy Boulevard.

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Florida Justice: Betraying The Badge, Episode 3

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Florida Justice is News4JAX’s true crime documentary series hosted by Morning Show anchor and I-Team reporter Jennifer Waugh.

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