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Recent officer-involved shooting brings attention to JSO protocol for handling those dealing with mental health crises
Read full article: Recent officer-involved shooting brings attention to JSO protocol for handling those dealing with mental health crisesOn Sunday night, a man dealing with a mental health crisis shot at police, which is shining a light on the steps taken by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to address mental health concerns in the community.
Protestors call for city council to ensure justice is served in death of Duval County inmate
Read full article: Protestors call for city council to ensure justice is served in death of Duval County inmateThe call for action for a Duval County inmate whose critical injuries led to his death in early April continued Tuesday as community activists came together in front of Jacksonville City Hall.
JSO says 84% of guns stolen from cars in 2025 were taken from unlocked vehicles
Read full article: JSO says 84% of guns stolen from cars in 2025 were taken from unlocked vehiclesIt seems like a simple thing, lock your car doors when you leave your vehicle, but according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, some people are not doing it.
Parents questioned, Westside neighbors shocked after 2-year-old boy dies after police say he accidentally shot himself
Read full article: Parents questioned, Westside neighbors shocked after 2-year-old boy dies after police say he accidentally shot himselfA quiet neighborhood on Calvary Drive on the Westside was shaken by tragedy Sunday evening and into Monday afternoon when a 2-year-old boy died in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) believes is an accidental shooting.
Anonymous tips help JSO shut down several suspected drug houses
Read full article: Anonymous tips help JSO shut down several suspected drug housesIn recent days and weeks, JSO has been busy shutting down organized illegal drug operations, and with each raid, police have been seizing large amounts of harmful drugs, money, and guns.
JSO officers shoot man who fired gun at them after family reported he threatened to harm himself
Read full article: JSO officers shoot man who fired gun at them after family reported he threatened to harm himselfA 51-year-old man who had been threatening to harm himself fired at least one shot at officers and was hit when four officers returned fire Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man arrested after predator sting reveals decades of child sexual abuse: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested after predator sting reveals decades of child sexual abuse: JSOA 64-year-old Jacksonville man faces multiple charges of sexual abuse on a child following an investigation into allegations dating back to the 1990s, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville FOP ‘confident’ investigation into incident that led to inmate’s death will ‘exonerate’ officers involved
Read full article: Jacksonville FOP ‘confident’ investigation into incident that led to inmate’s death will ‘exonerate’ officers involvedThe Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police shared a statement on Wednesday regarding the ongoing investigation into an incident that led to an inmate’s death and that resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.
JFRD chief says number of unsheltered people dropped 49% in 2025 for Duval, beyond
Read full article: JFRD chief says number of unsheltered people dropped 49% in 2025 for Duval, beyondJacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers said the number of unsheltered people has dramatically dropped since it introduced an initiative to reduce homelessness.
JSO releases bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting at San Jose apartment
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting at San Jose apartmentNewly released bodycam footage shows the moments that led to a deadly officer-involved shooting at a San Jose apartment complex in March.
Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death
Read full article: Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s deathAfter JSO released a partially redacted report of an incident at the jail that led to the death of an inmate, the public has raised several questions regarding transparency in this investigation.
Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside
Read full article: Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s NorthsideA firefighter was transported to the hospital after fighting a mobile home fire in the Jacksonville North Estates neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Man accused in Breon Allen’s murder now charged with separate murder of 43-year-old woman in 2024
Read full article: Man accused in Breon Allen’s murder now charged with separate murder of 43-year-old woman in 2024A man who was previously arrested in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. was charged last week with the 2024 murder of a woman in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death
Read full article: Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s deathFollowing the release of the names of nine Duval County jail employees involved in an incident that led to an inmate’s death, News4JAX is examining their employment history.
Family of dead inmate calls JSO’s release of ‘heavily redacted’ report ‘unacceptable,’ says they didn’t get prior notice
Read full article: Family of dead inmate calls JSO’s release of ‘heavily redacted’ report ‘unacceptable,’ says they didn’t get prior noticeThe family of a man who died after an incident involving nine Duval County jail officers last week expressed anger and frustration over the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s decision to publish a heavily redacted report on Monday.
JSO releases partially redacted report, names of Duval jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death
Read full article: JSO releases partially redacted report, names of Duval jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s deathThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a report and the names of the nine Duval County jail officers who were involved in the incident that left an inmate dead.
‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protest
Read full article: ‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protestCommunity advocacy organizations in Jacksonville rallied Sunday after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.
‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peaceful
Read full article: ‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peacefulThe family of a Jacksonville man whose hospitalization and eventual death led to the removal of eight correctional officers and a correctional sergeant from their positions said Friday they have been in communication with representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) who have assured them that the case is a top priority.
Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate death
Read full article: Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate deathFollowing Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters’ request to the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help investigate an incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions, a former FBI agent gave more insight into how the agency could help in the investigation.
‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to JacksonvilleSaturday, April 12, will mark 6 months since off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s corrections officer, Brad McNew, was shot and killed while intervening during a domestic dispute at a northside gas station.
JSO postpones Sheriff Waters’ neighborhood walk this weekend due to ‘scheduling issues’
Read full article: JSO postpones Sheriff Waters’ neighborhood walk this weekend due to ‘scheduling issues’The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced it had postponed a “Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk” that was planned for Saturday with Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate dead
Read full article: Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate deadJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Friday her office is “closely monitoring” the investigation into the unspecified incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.
Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmate
Read full article: Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmateCommunity advocacy organizations in Jacksonville are voicing concerns after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident this week that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.
Jacksonville advocacy organizations call for justice, accountability in death of Duval County jail inmate
Read full article: Jacksonville advocacy organizations call for justice, accountability in death of Duval County jail inmateSince the Jacksonville sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the removal of nine corrections staff at the Duval County jail and the death of Charles Faggart, two Jacksonville advocacy groups spoke out to call for accountability and justice.
Witness shares what he saw on I-95 after off-duty JSO officer fired into a truck; JSO says driver had ‘gunshot wound’
Read full article: Witness shares what he saw on I-95 after off-duty JSO officer fired into a truck; JSO says driver had ‘gunshot wound’An eyewitness to the shooting on Interstate 95 involving an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lieutenant last month is shedding new light on the incident that snarled traffic for hours and left many questions unanswered.
‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant
Read full article: ‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeantThe attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.
Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 returns to work, reassigned to different position
Read full article: Off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95 returns to work, reassigned to different positionA JSO lieutenant who shot into a semi-truck on Interstate 95 last month has returned to work and was administratively reassigned, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 of the accused shooters charged in 7-year-old’s murder pleads not guilty
Read full article: 1 of the accused shooters charged in 7-year-old’s murder pleads not guiltyTwo of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.
Jail phone calls from man expected to testify against Jacksonville rapper ‘Ksoo’ in murder trial released to defense
Read full article: Jail phone calls from man expected to testify against Jacksonville rapper ‘Ksoo’ in murder trial released to defenseThe trial of Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, facing murder charges related to the 2020 shooting death of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr. and the 2019 shooting death of Adrian “Lil Bibby” Gainer Jr., is scheduled to begin in July.
8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant removed from duties at jail after ‘incident’ left inmate critically injured
Read full article: 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant removed from duties at jail after ‘incident’ left inmate critically injuredThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday the removal of nine officers at the Duval County jail after an unspecified incident left an inmate in critical condition.
Another charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen pleads not guilty
Read full article: Another charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen pleads not guiltyTwo of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.
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 rateIn 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.
Autopsy reveals man died of natural causes at hospital shortly after arrest by JSO in 2024
Read full article: Autopsy reveals man died of natural causes at hospital shortly after arrest by JSO in 2024Justin Knight died at the hospital, but Knight’s family and friends wanted to know more about what happened to him while he was in JSO custody before he was taken to the hospital. They believe details are missing.
JSO searching for missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park on Lane Avenue North
Read full article: JSO searching for missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park on Lane Avenue NorthThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park in the 3300 block of Lane Avenue North on Thursday.
‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, use
Read full article: ‘Here to just enforce the laws’: JSO hopes to put minds at ease over fingerprint scanners’ function, useFollowing Mayor Donna Deegan’s announcement Wednesday saying she won’t sign nor veto the city’s immigration bill, the new law set to take effect opens the door for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to get more fingerprint scanners.
JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletes
Read full article: JSO to host 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for athletesThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host the 2025 local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday at 10 a.m.
2 of 6 charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen plead not guilty
Read full article: 2 of 6 charged in murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen plead not guiltyTwo of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25K
Read full article: Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25KA tip from First Coast Crime Stoppers led to the arrests of two people accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., the organization’s executive director Chase Robinson told News4JAX on Wednesday.
JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing handbag of woman he arrested
Read full article: JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing handbag of woman he arrestedThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.
JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing woman’s handbag, discarding it behind apartment complex
Read full article: JSO officer arrested, accused of stealing woman’s handbag, discarding it behind apartment complexThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.
There have been 5 police shootings so far this year in Jacksonville. That’s the most in the first 3 months since 2016
Read full article: There have been 5 police shootings so far this year in Jacksonville. That’s the most in the first 3 months since 2016Sunday’s domestic incident that ended in a deadly shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside marked the fifth police shooting so far this year, which is the highest number in the first three months since 2016, according to data from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office portal.
Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’
Read full article: Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.
Jacksonville woman writes message for Sheriff Waters on the street about getting speed bumps in her neighborhood
Read full article: Jacksonville woman writes message for Sheriff Waters on the street about getting speed bumps in her neighborhoodJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and dozens of other officers walked through the Cedar Hills neighborhood, but one woman wrote a message in chalk on the street for the sheriff.
JSO releases bodycam footage of man killed in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage of man killed in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest JacksonvilleTwo people were injured Thursday morning in an officer involved shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Decision Deadline: Mayor Deegan has until April 8 to make decision on Jacksonville immigration bill
Read full article: Decision Deadline: Mayor Deegan has until April 8 to make decision on Jacksonville immigration billMayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.
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 OceanwayIn 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.
JSO has track record of excessive force, including K-9 misuse, lawsuit says: The Tributary
Read full article: JSO has track record of excessive force, including K-9 misuse, lawsuit says: The TributaryThis is the second active federal lawsuit involving JSO’s controversial use of a police dog that The Tributary has identified
Jacksonville police searching for missing teen diagnosed with autism
Read full article: Jacksonville police searching for missing teen diagnosed with autismThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy diagnosed with autism who was last seen in the Moncrief area Monday morning.
JSO: One of three missing boaters from capsized boat in St. Johns River found
Read full article: JSO: One of three missing boaters from capsized boat in St. Johns River foundThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of the missing boaters from the boat that capsized in the St. Johns River has been located.
1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff
Read full article: 1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns BluffOne person died and another was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a shooting broke out at a gas station at Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff.
JSO officer recovering after being injured in deadly shootout with man wearing ‘bulletproof’ vest
Read full article: JSO officer recovering after being injured in deadly shootout with man wearing ‘bulletproof’ vestA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who was injured in a shootout last week in Northwest Jacksonville was released from the hospital Thursday and is continuing to recover, JSO said in a Facebook post on Monday.
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 areaFollowing years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action
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 DurkeevilleTwo 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.
Duval County inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency; no foul play suspected: JSO
Read full article: Duval County inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency; no foul play suspected: JSOA 52-year-old inmate at the Duval County jail died after a medical episode, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
Shooting that killed 7-year-old Breon Allen connected to rap song, warring Jacksonville gangs ATK, 6 block: warrants
Read full article: Shooting that killed 7-year-old Breon Allen connected to rap song, warring Jacksonville gangs ATK, 6 block: warrantsThe shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in late January has direct ties to an ongoing feud between rival Jacksonville gangs who are also involved in making rap music, according to the arrest warrants of the four men now facing charges in his death.
JSO settles federal lawsuit in strip-search arrest that broke department policy; man gets $275K: The Tributary
Read full article: JSO settles federal lawsuit in strip-search arrest that broke department policy; man gets $275K: The TributaryA man who was improperly stripped searched by police in the middle of a public street while bystanders watched nearby settled a federal lawsuit with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and the city for $275,000, according to court records, The Triburary, a nonprofit news organization in Jacksonville, reported Thursday.
‘Waiting to hear from officer’: Sheriff says details involving lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 remain unclear
Read full article: ‘Waiting to hear from officer’: Sheriff says details involving lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 remain unclearJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said on Wednesday the details of an incident involving an off-duty lieutenant who fired shots at a semi-truck on Interstate 95 earlier this week were still unclear because the officer has not made a statement.
‘Keep my son’s name alive’: Breon Allen’s mother says she’s thankful to see justice after arrests made in his murder
Read full article: ‘Keep my son’s name alive’: Breon Allen’s mother says she’s thankful to see justice after arrests made in his murderThe parents of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., who was shot and killed in late January, said they felt thankful Wednesday after learning the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office made four arrests in connection with their son’s murder.
4 arrested in connection with tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen
Read full article: 4 arrested in connection with tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Breon AllenJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters will hold a news conference Wednesday at noon to give an update on a major case investigation.
4 arrested in connection with tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen
Read full article: 4 arrested in connection with tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Breon AllenFour people were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in late January, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday.
Man wearing ‘bulletproof vest’ dies, officer hurt in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville: JSO
Read full article: Man wearing ‘bulletproof vest’ dies, officer hurt in shootout during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville: JSOTwo people were injured Thursday morning in an officer involved shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Suspect dies in shootout with officer during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville: JSO
Read full article: Suspect dies in shootout with officer during traffic stop in Northwest Jacksonville: JSOTwo people were injured Thursday morning in an officer involved shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Jacksonville couple arrested following multiple months-long investigations into suspected animal cruelty
Read full article: Jacksonville couple arrested following multiple months-long investigations into suspected animal crueltyA married couple that was under a months-long investigation for suspected animal cruelty is now facing criminal charges.
Jacksonville woman warns public about jury duty scam involving caller posing as JSO officer, threatening fines
Read full article: Jacksonville woman warns public about jury duty scam involving caller posing as JSO officer, threatening finesA Jacksonville woman is warning others after she was targeted by a convincing jury duty scam.
Jacksonville handyman accused of installing hidden cameras, recording 2 women in a home
Read full article: Jacksonville handyman accused of installing hidden cameras, recording 2 women in a homeA Jacksonville man was arrested last month and is accused of placing hidden cameras in a woman’s bedroom and recording her, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville substitute accused of injuring student, encouraging others to ‘beat him up’
Read full article: Jacksonville substitute accused of injuring student, encouraging others to ‘beat him up’A 57-year-old substitute teacher is accused of “actively encouraging students” to fight in the classroom, according to an arrest report obtained by News4JAX.
Man riding with group of 50+ motorcyclists arrested, accused of street racing, DUI, fleeing from police
Read full article: Man riding with group of 50+ motorcyclists arrested, accused of street racing, DUI, fleeing from policeA Jacksonville man who was part of a large group of people riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and four-wheelers was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges including street racing and possession of a gun while committing a felony, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Jacksonville officials attempt to address downtown shooting at Sulzbacher Center in January
Read full article: Jacksonville officials attempt to address downtown shooting at Sulzbacher Center in JanuaryA shooting outside the Sulzbacher Center in downtown Jacksonville this past January is prompting a big change at the East Adams Street facility. The shooting left a man with critical injuries, and as a result, the Jacksonville city council will now consider a bill that would set aside $100,000 to pay Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers to provide security.
‘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 showsThe 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.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office expands into Florida Blue building with City Council approval
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office expands into Florida Blue building with City Council approvalThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is set to expand its operations into the Florida Blue building on the Downtown Northbank, following unanimous approval from the City Council. The new office space will allow JSO to consolidate its staff and enhance operational efficiency.
Jacksonville community groups unite to oppose proposed relocation of downtown jail
Read full article: Jacksonville community groups unite to oppose proposed relocation of downtown jailThe Jacksonville Community Action Committee staged a rally outside City Hall, chanting, “No new jail,” to protest the proposed relocation of the detention facility from downtown Jacksonville.
Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs
Read full article: Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needsAs the city of Jacksonville considers plans for a new jail, community members are pushing back with a rally organized by the Jacksonville Community Action Committee(JCAC). The “No New Jail Rally” is set to take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, just before the city council‘s regular meeting.
JSO Sheriff Waters, officers canvas Southside neighborhoods to hear community concerns
Read full article: JSO Sheriff Waters, officers canvas Southside neighborhoods to hear community concernsJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and dozens of police officers canvassed Southside neighborhoods on Saturday morning.
Jacksonville councilman files legislation to ensure JSO has tools to enforce illegal immigration laws
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman files legislation to ensure JSO has tools to enforce illegal immigration lawsJacksonville City Council Vice President Kevin Carrico filed legislation to ensure the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has the resources needed to enforce illegal immigration laws.
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 murderA 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.
Murder trial delayed until summer for Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson
Read full article: Murder trial delayed until summer for Jacksonville rapper Hakeem RobinsonThe trial of Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, facing murder charges related to the 2020 shooting death of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr. and the 2019 shooting death of Adrian “Lil Bibby” Gainer Jr., may be delayed. Robinson is expected in court tWednesday to determine if the trial will be pushed back to the summer.
Downtown residents say JSO’s beefed-up bicycle and mounted patrols are making the area safer
Read full article: Downtown residents say JSO’s beefed-up bicycle and mounted patrols are making the area saferWhen Jacksonville police recently released bodycam video of a mounted patrol officer using her horse to chase down a suspected drug dealer who tried to run away, the video was only a snippet of what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is doing to decrease crime downtown.
A man broke up with his girlfriend. Days later, police say, she tracked him and shot his female passenger in the head
Read full article: A man broke up with his girlfriend. Days later, police say, she tracked him and shot his female passenger in the headA Jacksonville woman was arrested and accused of shooting another woman in the face following an altercation Saturday night at an intersection in the Murray Hill area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘A lot of misperceptions last time around’: Poll shows strong support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida
Read full article: ‘A lot of misperceptions last time around’: Poll shows strong support for legalizing recreational marijuana in FloridaA newly released poll by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab reveals strong support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida, with nearly two-thirds of respondents in favor of the measure.
JSO searching for missing and endangered 11-year-old last seen in San Marco, Southbank area
Read full article: JSO searching for missing and endangered 11-year-old last seen in San Marco, Southbank areaThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is actively searching for 11-year-old Valeny Reyes, who was reported missing in the late evening hours of Saturday, February 15, 2024.
70 police officers nationwide travel to Jacksonville for Bold City Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge
Read full article: 70 police officers nationwide travel to Jacksonville for Bold City Police Motorcycle Skills ChallengeSeventy police officers from across the nation traveled to Jacksonville for the Bold City Police Motorcycle Challenge on Saturday morning.
Possible delay looms in Jacksonville rapper’s murder trial amid concerns over jail conditions
Read full article: Possible delay looms in Jacksonville rapper’s murder trial amid concerns over jail conditionsThe long-awaited murder trial of Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, known as “Ksoo,” faces another potential delay.