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Surveillance video links man to 10 break-ins near Jacksonville’s 5 Points and beyond, court records show
Read full article: Surveillance video links man to 10 break-ins near Jacksonville’s 5 Points and beyond, court records showSurveillance footage recently captured a man breaking into a Thai restaurant in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood, part of a series of break-ins that have alarmed local business owners.
Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmet bonds out on battery charge, records show
Read full article: Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmet bonds out on battery charge, records showThe Fernandina Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that it has secured an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old football player from Bell High School following an incident during a playoff game on Friday.
Man arrested, accused of shooting man found dead in garage of Mandarin home: JSO
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of shooting man found dead in garage of Mandarin home: JSOA 44-year-old man accused of shooting a man found dead in the garage of a Mandarin home was arrested Tuesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Police say they have arrest warrant for Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmet
Read full article: Police say they have arrest warrant for Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmetThe Fernandina Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that it has secured an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old football player from Bell High School following an incident during a playoff game on Friday.
Man shot, stabbed during argument behind gas station on Kings Road: JSO
Read full article: Man shot, stabbed during argument behind gas station on Kings Road: JSOA man is in serious but stable condition after he was shot and stabbed during an argument with a man and woman late Sunday night behind a Westside gas station, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
3 weekend shootings in Jacksonville leave 4 injured, 1 critically
Read full article: 3 weekend shootings in Jacksonville leave 4 injured, 1 criticallyThree separate shootings across Jacksonville within a 12-hour span this weekend left four people injured, with one victim suffering life-threatening injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Police ask for witnesses to come forward after 2 men shot early Sunday morning outside Jacksonville bar
Read full article: Police ask for witnesses to come forward after 2 men shot early Sunday morning outside Jacksonville barTwo men were wounded early Sunday morning in a shooting outside Tipsy Bar & Grill on Edgewood Avenue South, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
How to check if any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route
Read full article: How to check if any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating routeWhether you trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood or have a favorite spot to take your kiddos, it’s a good idea to know before you head out who they might encounter.
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 predatorsThe 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.
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 monthsThe 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.
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 childrenA 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.
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 murderThirteen 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.
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 insanityA 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.
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 FloridaFirst 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.
‘Never seen a gun up close like that’: Victims of armed robbery in Murray Hill recount frightening experience
Read full article: ‘Never seen a gun up close like that’: Victims of armed robbery in Murray Hill recount frightening experienceThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
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 largeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
JSO: Illegal gambling machines seized from Northside business; 2 men arrested
Read full article: JSO: Illegal gambling machines seized from Northside business; 2 men arrestedTwo Jacksonville men are charged with keeping a gambling house after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it raided an illegal business on the city’s northside.
‘Violent gang members’ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBI’s ‘Summer Heat’ nationwide crackdown
Read full article: ‘Violent gang members’ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBI’s ‘Summer Heat’ nationwide crackdownFBI Jacksonville said the agency and its partners made over one hundred local arrests, including dozens of “violent gang members,” during a three-month operation dubbed “Summer Heat.”
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 sexThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office will host a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Monday, announcing the results of two consecutive operations:
FSCJ student arrested after punching professor in the face, police say
Read full article: FSCJ student arrested after punching professor in the face, police sayA Florida State College of Jacksonville student faces a felony battery charge after witnesses say he assaulted a professor at the downtown campus.
Man shot in buttocks during argument in Northwest Jacksonville, police say
Read full article: Man shot in buttocks during argument in Northwest Jacksonville, police sayA 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 Sheriff’s Office said.
Man shot in the head while driving on Edgewood Avenue: JSO
Read full article: Man shot in the head while driving on Edgewood Avenue: JSOA 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 Sheriff’s Office said.
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 partyA 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.
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: JSOA 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.
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: JSOA man was killed early Tuesday after being shot multiple times by two masked suspects at a hotel’s parking lot on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials say
Read full article: Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials sayA 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.
‘He was so happy’: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high school
Read full article: ‘He was so happy’: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high schoolThe 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 community’s support.
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 himThe Clay County Sheriff’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.
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: JSOA 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.
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 ArlingtonAn 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.
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: JSOA 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 Sheriff’s Office said.
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 saysA shooting has been reported Monday morning in the area of Oakleaf and State Road 23, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
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 JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Beach Police Department said on Monday that it arrested a man and a woman who are accused of stealing beachgoers’ phones and selling them at various stores and kiosks throughout Jacksonville.
Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside vacant building
Read full article: Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside vacant buildingJacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a residence in the 900 block of Spearing Street.
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 guiltyJustin Golden, the man accused of running over and killing 8-month-old Pablo Golden's arraignment was delayed due to new discovery of evidence.
Man found shot in Pine Forest neighborhood dies at hospital: JSO
Read full article: Man found shot in Pine Forest neighborhood dies at hospital: JSOA 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 Sheriff’s Office said.
La Nopalera waitress embezzled over $42K from local restaurant chain: JSO
Read full article: La Nopalera waitress embezzled over $42K from local restaurant chain: JSOA 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.
City’s ‘Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative’ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parks
Read full article: City’s ‘Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative’ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parksThe city of Jacksonville unveiled a “Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative” on Tuesday, which includes adding cameras connected to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real-Time Crime Center and the city’s parks department to 12 local parks.
Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call
Read full article: Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence callA 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.
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 questionsNews4JAX is launching “Justice 4 All,” a new community initiative resulting from a longstanding partnership between WJXT and local law enforcement agencies.
‘I was so scared’: Woman says teen who had been shot ran past her while she was holding her baby, asked for help
Read full article: ‘I was so scared’: Woman says teen who had been shot ran past her while she was holding her baby, asked for helpA teenager was fatally shot Wednesday night on King Street, just south of West Beaver Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘No leads, no nothing’: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old father
Read full article: ‘No leads, no nothing’: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old fatherThe 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.
Man charged in mother’s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records show
Read full article: Man charged in mother’s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records showA man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of his mother on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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 chargesA 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.
‘No concern is too small’: JSO Sheriff’s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhood
Read full article: ‘No concern is too small’: JSO Sheriff’s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhoodJSO and District 1 community members came together for a monthly crime prevention walk to promote safety, build relationships and address neighborhood concerns
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 homeA 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.
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 hoursIn less than two days, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to four different shootings, each in a different part of the city.
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: JSOA 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 Sheriff’s Office.
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-checkoutA 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.
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 showA 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.
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting parents in Middleburg home asked 911 dispatcher: ‘Pray for me’
Read full article: 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting parents in Middleburg home asked 911 dispatcher: ‘Pray for me’The Clay County Sheriff’s Office released Trevor Lee’s arrest report, mug shot and 911 call on Tuesday. The 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting his parents.
‘They loved me like a son’: Best friend of 14-year-old accused of killing parents shocked by loss of second family
Read full article: ‘They loved me like a son’: Best friend of 14-year-old accused of killing parents shocked by loss of second familyThe best friend of a 14-year-old who is accused of killing his parents inside a Middleburg home said he didn’t believe it when he first heard the news that someone he thought he knew well was accused of a heinous act.
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: SheriffA 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.
Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in Jacksonville
Read full article: Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in JacksonvilleJacksonville Sheriff’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.
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 YearTwo Clay County Sheriff’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.
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 unionThe 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.
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 shootingGainesville 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.
Mother says child witnessed ‘inappropriate conduct’ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimes
Read full article: Mother says child witnessed ‘inappropriate conduct’ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimesA 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.
‘It’s concerning’: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a week
Read full article: ‘It’s concerning’: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a weekCommunity members are calling for change after two officer-involved shootings in a week.
Man shot, killed by officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after he pulled out pregnant woman’s hair during attack: JSO
Read full article: Man shot, killed by officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after he pulled out pregnant woman’s hair during attack: JSOA man was shot and killed by police early Wednesday morning in what Sheriff T.K. Waters described as a “bizarre” encounter that included the man attacking a woman who’s pregnant with his child, pulling out her hair and later chewing on it as officers tried to bring him into custody.
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 largeA man was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering several gunshot wounds while driving on Dennis Street near Myrtle Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
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 studentsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
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 chargesA 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.
Polk County child ‘swatted’ in consecutive days after out-of-state teens get upset with how he played Fortnite: deputies
Read full article: Polk County child ‘swatted’ in consecutive days after out-of-state teens get upset with how he played Fortnite: deputiesThe Polk County Sheriff’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.
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 saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
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 hospitalThe officer who was shot in the leg by an armed robbery suspect on Wednesday morning in Northwest Jacksonville was released from the hospital.
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: sheriffAn 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.
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: sheriffAn 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 Sheriff’s Office said.
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 yearMariah 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.
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: JSOTwo customers fired shots at robbers during a heist Saturday at the Cash America Pawn shop on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’
Read full article: Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’As the Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
Westchase Apartments resident realizes he’s been shot while sitting inside home: JSO
Read full article: Westchase Apartments resident realizes he’s been shot while sitting inside home: JSOA man was found shot late Sunday night inside his apartment in the Jacksonville Heights area of the city’s Westside, police said.
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: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman accused of attempting to kidnap a 9-year-old boy in Northwest Jacksonville last Friday has been arrested.
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 surgeThe 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.
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 deathsLess 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.
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 sayA 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.
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 stationThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
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, surveillanceCouncilman Reggie Gaffney said the River City Inn has been declared a public nuisance, and he will ask the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to increase area patrols and surveillance.
‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings
Read full article: ‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootingsBack-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.
Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shooting
Read full article: Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shootingA 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.
Man shot during early morning altercation on Harts Road: JSO
Read full article: Man shot during early morning altercation on Harts Road: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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.
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: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’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
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 2023A man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a Columbia County teenager was sentenced this week to life in prison.
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: JSOA man in his 20s who was found shot outside a car on Norwood Avenue early Friday morning died at the hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Said.
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 foundNew4JAX has obtained new information that sheds light on a suspected dog-fighting investigation involving an alligator.
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 complexAn 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 Sheriff’s Office.
2 hospitalized in shooting at Vista Landing Apartments on Jacksonville’s northside: JFRD
Read full article: 2 hospitalized in shooting at Vista Landing Apartments on Jacksonville’s northside: JFRDThere was a heavy Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office presence at a northside complex on Wednesday night after a shooting incident.
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 15The first installment of Florida Justice looks at how investigators uncovered police corruption in Jacksonville 27 years ago.
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: JSOA 59-year-old man who was in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on charges of violating his probation on an aggravated assault charge died Tuesday in the hospital, JSO said.
