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Man killed in shooting at business on Baymeadows Road; shooter called 911, JSO says
Read full article: Man killed in shooting at business on Baymeadows Road; shooter called 911, JSO saysA man was killed in a shooting Monday at a business on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO drug bust on Ken Knight Drive yields MDMA, cocaine, crack, about one pound of marijuana: police
Read full article: JSO drug bust on Ken Knight Drive yields MDMA, cocaine, crack, about one pound of marijuana: policeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a drug bust at a house on Ken Knight Drive yielded a large amount of drugs, including MDMA, cocaine, crack, and marijuana, and led to the arrest of two men.
Navy veteran awarded $45K settlement after JSO arrest for charges that were dropped, pushes for police accountability
Read full article: Navy veteran awarded $45K settlement after JSO arrest for charges that were dropped, pushes for police accountabilityA U.S. Navy veteran who was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), for charges that were later dropped, is speaking out after receiving a $45,000 settlement from the city earlier this year.
Homes, busy streets and gas stations: Jacksonville sees troubling surge in shootings over past three days
Read full article: Homes, busy streets and gas stations: Jacksonville sees troubling surge in shootings over past three daysJacksonville has seen a troubling series of shootings over the past three days, with incidents occurring at homes, on busy streets, and even outside a gas station.
Car theft suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in Moncrief
Read full article: Car theft suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in MoncriefThere is a heavy police presence at 21st Street West and Moncrief Road due to an “officer involved incident,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
2 men shot within hours of each other in separate domestic disputes, both in stable condition: JSO
Read full article: 2 men shot within hours of each other in separate domestic disputes, both in stable condition: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate domestic disputes that left two men shot between Friday evening and early Saturday morning.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responds to complaints about loud late-night car meetups at Westside parking lot
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responds to complaints about loud late-night car meetups at Westside parking lotIn a written statement, police acknowledged that the Paxon Shopping Center is a frequent source of noise complaints and calls for service. The parking lot often fills with people playing loud music and performing car stunts late at night.
Jacksonville councilman calls for increased safety measures after another shooting along Harts Road
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman calls for increased safety measures after another shooting along Harts RoadAnother shooting along Harts Road on Jacksonville’s Northside is raising new concerns about crime in the area and prompting renewed calls for safety improvements.
JSO searching for man who ran away from fatal crash at Gold Star Family Parkway and Pecan Park Road
Read full article: JSO searching for man who ran away from fatal crash at Gold Star Family Parkway and Pecan Park RoadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Tuesday at the intersection of Gold Star Family Parkway on Pecan Park Road.
News4JAX returned to a Westside parking lot at the center of nearly 100 police calls this year. Here’s what we found
Read full article: News4JAX returned to a Westside parking lot at the center of nearly 100 police calls this year. Here’s what we foundDays after News4JAX posted a story about late-night noise complaints involving loud music during large gatherings inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX returned to the area to record what nearby residents had been complaining about.
Man dies Sunday when truck flips down embankment on Gold Star Family Parkway: JSO
Read full article: Man dies Sunday when truck flips down embankment on Gold Star Family Parkway: JSOA fatal traffic crash occurred early Sunday morning on Gold Star Family Parkway in Duval County, resulting in the death of a man in his mid-40s.
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.
Married couple, dog found dead in Neptune Beach home, no foul play suspected: police
Read full article: Married couple, dog found dead in Neptune Beach home, no foul play suspected: policeA married couple and their dog were found dead in a Neptune Beach home Saturday, the Neptune Beach Police Department said.
Community demands answers in fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jacksonville father
Read full article: Community demands answers in fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jacksonville fatherCommunity members gathered Saturday to demand answers in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old father in Jacksonville’s Grand Park neighborhood, as the case remains unsolved nearly three weeks after the incident.
JSO: Man arrested nearly two dozen times arrested again for possessing large quantities of fentanyl, meth and more
Read full article: JSO: Man arrested nearly two dozen times arrested again for possessing large quantities of fentanyl, meth and moreThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 40-year-old man after searching his home and finding massive amounts of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, crack, and marijuana.
Man accused in hit-and-run crash that killed teenage girl in Arlington expected to appear in court
Read full article: Man accused in hit-and-run crash that killed teenage girl in Arlington expected to appear in courtA man accused in the hit-and-run death of a teenage girl in Arlington is expected to appear in court Thursday morning.
Police have been called to a Westside parking lot nearly 100 times this year. Residents say the area remains a problem
Read full article: Police have been called to a Westside parking lot nearly 100 times this year. Residents say the area remains a problemFrustration is growing among Westside residents who say late-night car meet-ups at the Paxson Shopping Plaza parking lot are disrupting their peace with loud music and racing. Neighbors report that on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, the parking lot on Edgewood Avenue between Beaver Street and Commonwealth Avenue fills with cars blasting music so loudly it feels like the sound is coming from inside their homes.
Jacksonville man who had charges dropped says JSO officers punched, slammed him to ground during arrest: lawsuit
Read full article: Jacksonville man who had charges dropped says JSO officers punched, slammed him to ground during arrest: lawsuitA Jacksonville man is suing Sheriff T.K. Waters and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, claiming officers used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights during a February arrest on charges that were later dropped.
Ortega Forest residents join Sheriff Waters, JSO team for crime prevention walk
Read full article: Ortega Forest residents join Sheriff Waters, JSO team for crime prevention walkJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and other JSO members held a Crime Prevention Walk Saturday morning in the Ortega Forest neighborhood.
‘Never happens over here’: Deadly shooting on Caljon Road leaves neighborhood shaken, investigation ongoing
Read full article: ‘Never happens over here’: Deadly shooting on Caljon Road leaves neighborhood shaken, investigation ongoingJacksonville police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a teenage boy that occurred Tuesday night in a neighborhood near South Riverside and Lakewood.
A tool of accountability: Here’s how JSO evaluates body cam footage
Read full article: A tool of accountability: Here’s how JSO evaluates body cam footageMore than 1,600 officers and sergeants with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office now wear body cameras, but the agency only reviews specific incidents among the thousands of hours of footage collected daily.
JSO could get $730K from FDLE to install about 200 more Real-Time Crime Center cameras across city
Read full article: JSO could get $730K from FDLE to install about 200 more Real-Time Crime Center cameras across cityThe City of Jacksonville agreed to receive $730,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real Time Crime Center in Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Mother, two children who were last seen downtown safely located
Read full article: Mother, two children who were last seen downtown safely locatedThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night that it is searching for Shaylin Hill, 33, and her two children after they were last seen in the downtown area.
JSO: Three teens facing charges after stealing car, crashing it into Northside mattress store
Read full article: JSO: Three teens facing charges after stealing car, crashing it into Northside mattress storeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said three teenagers are each facing a felony charge after being accused of stealing a car and crashing it into a mattress store on Dunn Avenue on Sunday.
Officer protection or First Amendment violation? Civil rights attorneys argue Florida’s ‘Halo Law’ is unconstitutional
Read full article: Officer protection or First Amendment violation? Civil rights attorneys argue Florida’s ‘Halo Law’ is unconstitutionalAfter two Jacksonville women were charged with violating Florida’s recently enacted Halo Law in connection with a violent arrest outside a school last week, two high-profile civil rights attorneys are demanding changes.
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.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenges officer’s actions in violent encounter with Jacksonville mother
Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenges officer’s actions in violent encounter with Jacksonville motherWell-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump is set to represent a Jacksonville mother at the center of a violent encounter with a police officer.
‘Legacy lives on’: JSO remembers veteran corrections officer killed a year ago at Northside truck stop
Read full article: ‘Legacy lives on’: JSO remembers veteran corrections officer killed a year ago at Northside truck stopSunday marks one year since the day a veteran corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lost his life after stepping into a domestic dispute at a truck stop on Jacksonville’s northside.
‘They can be a threat’: Crime analyst explains how Halo law protects officers from potential danger
Read full article: ‘They can be a threat’: Crime analyst explains how Halo law protects officers from potential dangerTwo Jacksonville women have been charged with violating the recently enacted Halo law, which protects first responders by requiring a 25-foot buffer zone during arrests. The incident occurred while a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was attempting to arrest 39-year-old Erika McGriff on multiple charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer.
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.
JSO asks community to help solve murder of 36-year-old man found in Ortega River
Read full article: JSO asks community to help solve murder of 36-year-old man found in Ortega RiverThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help solve the murder of a man whose body was found floating in the Ortega River in September.
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.
‘Able to do predatory things’: Crime analyst warns illegal gaming rooms fuel violence, prey on vulnerable residents
Read full article: ‘Able to do predatory things’: Crime analyst warns illegal gaming rooms fuel violence, prey on vulnerable residentsThese operations often disguise themselves under names like “internet cafes,” “adult arcades,” or “internet sweepstakes,” and sometimes have no visible signage at all, making them difficult to identify.
Elevator shaft fire at Florida Blue building briefly shuts down Riverside Avenue
Read full article: Elevator shaft fire at Florida Blue building briefly shuts down Riverside AvenueA fire inside an elevator shaft at the Florida Blue building is expected to shut down Riverside Avenue for about two hours, according to officials.
Questions remain 6 months after JSO ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death
Read full article: Questions remain 6 months after JSO ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s deathIt’s been six months since Charles Faggart was hospitalized and later died from his injuries that occurred while in custody at the Duval County Jail, and there are still few answers behind what led to his death.
Man dies on city’s Westside after motorcycle crashes with semi-truck: JSO
Read full article: Man dies on city’s Westside after motorcycle crashes with semi-truck: JSOA motorcyclist died Monday night after their bike crashed with a semi-truck on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Crash with pickup truck on Bulls Bay Highway marks 32nd motorcycle death in Duval County
Read full article: Crash with pickup truck on Bulls Bay Highway marks 32nd motorcycle death in Duval CountyThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that happened around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday near Bulls Bay Highway.
Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old girl in Arlington
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old girl in ArlingtonThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old girl in Arlington.
Heartbroken family demands justice after 13-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash in Arlington
Read full article: Heartbroken family demands justice after 13-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash in ArlingtonThe family of a 13-year-old is heartbroken after she was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Arlington.
Man in wheelchair dies in hospital after being struck by two cars near Normandy Boulevard: JSO
Read full article: Man in wheelchair dies in hospital after being struck by two cars near Normandy Boulevard: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Tuesday night after he was hit by two cars on Jacksonville’s Westside.
18-year-old facing murder charge stemming from May shooting, police say
Read full article: 18-year-old facing murder charge stemming from May shooting, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge that stems from a shooting that took place in May, which left a 39-year-old man dead.
‘Ain’t him’: Man taken down by JSO officers, attacked by K-9 while leaving doctor was misidentified, lawsuit claims
Read full article: ‘Ain’t him’: Man taken down by JSO officers, attacked by K-9 while leaving doctor was misidentified, lawsuit claimsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is facing a federal lawsuit for a 2022 incident where the department’s Gang Unit and its K9 are accused of violently taking down the wrong man as he left a therapy appointment.
Local advocates, domestic violence survivor speak at news conference in Jacksonville
Read full article: Local advocates, domestic violence survivor speak at news conference in JacksonvilleAhead of the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, local advocates and law enforcement will share updated statistics at a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters.
Federal prosecutors subpoena first responders in controversial Duval jail death: The Tributary
Read full article: Federal prosecutors subpoena first responders in controversial Duval jail death: The TributaryFederal prosecutors have elicited witness testimony since the summer about the controversial death of a 31-year-old father at the Duval County jail, according to copies of nearly a dozen grand jury subpoenas The Tributary obtained through a public-records request.
Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailor’s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years ago
Read full article: Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailor’s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years agoThe murder of Tina Heins has been solved, nearly two decades after her brother-in-law was exonerated in the crime, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced Thursday.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of active-duty Motor Unit officer who lost battle with cancer
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of active-duty Motor Unit officer who lost battle with cancerThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of active-duty Police Officer William “Bill” Cater, who served in the Motor Unit. Cater died Sunday after a brave battle with cancer, JSO said.
Man dies after ending up pinned between arms, body of forklift while moving rocks: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after ending up pinned between arms, body of forklift while moving rocks: JSOA man died Wednesday morning after he ended up pinned between the arms and body of a forklift while moving rocks, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
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.
Man arrested, accused of murder in August shooting that killed 36-year-old, police say
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of murder in August shooting that killed 36-year-old, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man who is believed to be responsible for shooting and killing another man last month at an apartment complex on Lake Shore Boulevard.
Justice 4 All: Can police set up hidden cameras to catch people littering? Here’s what JSO says
Read full article: Justice 4 All: Can police set up hidden cameras to catch people littering? Here’s what JSO saysRandall Lockwood from the Southside reached out to us, upset about people littering in his neighborhood.
Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO says
Read full article: Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO saysJacksonville police responded to a shooting around 10:15 p.m. on Heritage Lake Drive near the 900 block. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSO
Read full article: Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSOJacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Phillips Highway near the 4300 block. A man in his late 20s was struck by a GMC Yukon while attempting to cross the highway eastbound.
JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns N’ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity total
Read full article: JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns N’ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity totalJacksonville police officers and firefighters squared off in 11 boxing matches at UNF Arena for the annual Guns N' Hoses charity event, which has raised over $2 million in 26 years.
Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSO
Read full article: Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSOA man was struck and killed on Friday night after he “darted across” the path of two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SUVs that were headed to the Mandarin High School football game to help with security, police said.
JSO searching for 8-year-old boy last seen on Adams Lake Blvd. off Normandy Blvd.
Read full article: JSO searching for 8-year-old boy last seen on Adams Lake Blvd. off Normandy Blvd.The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 8-year-old boy last seen on Adams Lake Boulevard off Normandy Boulevard on Friday around 12:30 p.m.
Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after ‘words or something’ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSO
Read full article: Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after ‘words or something’ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSOA man was killed, three other adults were injured and a child narrowly escaped harm when a shooter fired into their vehicle on I-10 eastbound near the I-95 split, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Woman dies after pickup truck hits her while crossing the street: police
Read full article: Woman dies after pickup truck hits her while crossing the street: policeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said late Thursday night that a woman died after she was hit by a pickup truck while attempting to cross over Kings Avenue.
Lanes reopen at I-10/I-95 split after shooting investigation shutdown highway for hours Thursday night
Read full article: Lanes reopen at I-10/I-95 split after shooting investigation shutdown highway for hours Thursday nightMultiple lanes at the I-10/I-95 split were shut down for hours overnight as officers conducted a shooting investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
FBI taking lead on investigation into Duval jail death of Charles Faggart: SAO
Read full article: FBI taking lead on investigation into Duval jail death of Charles Faggart: SAOThe State Attorney’s Office said on Thursday that the FBI has taken over the investigation into the death of Charles Faggart, 31, who died three days after an “incident” at the Duval County jail left him in critical condition in April.
Attorney general, Sheriff Waters highlight efforts to remove dangerous 7-OH products off the streets
Read full article: Attorney general, Sheriff Waters highlight efforts to remove dangerous 7-OH products off the streetsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Thursday morning at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters.
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.
Did you see them? Black Hawk helicopters spotted hovering over VyStar Arena as authorities rappel from aircraft
Read full article: Did you see them? Black Hawk helicopters spotted hovering over VyStar Arena as authorities rappel from aircraftVideo captured by a News4JAX photographer showed two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena before law enforcement agents can be seen rappelling from a rope down to the roof of a nearby building.
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 accused of murder after shooting girlfriend’s father, who tried to break up fight between couple: JSO
Read full article: Man accused of murder after shooting girlfriend’s father, who tried to break up fight between couple: JSOA 24-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after the man he shot, who was his girlfriend’s father, died a little over one week ago, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG says
Read full article: Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the state’s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.
Motorcyclist dies when teen driver crosses his path on Atlantic Boulevard: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies when teen driver crosses his path on Atlantic Boulevard: JSOA motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and San Mateo Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
14-year-old accused in Westside fatal shooting turns himself in: JSO
Read full article: 14-year-old accused in Westside fatal shooting turns himself in: JSOA 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old at an apartment complex on the Westside turned himself in on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO releases footage showing tense moments leading to fatal Atlantic Beach shooting involving 9 officers
Read full article: JSO releases footage showing tense moments leading to fatal Atlantic Beach shooting involving 9 officersThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released footage of an officer-involved shooting. It began at Dutton Island Preserve with a rifle incident and ended fatally at Dutton Island Road and Mayport Road.
Some Florida sheriffs aren’t enforcing state’s open carry ban after ruling. Here are 3 things gun carriers shouldn’t do
Read full article: Some Florida sheriffs aren’t enforcing state’s open carry ban after ruling. Here are 3 things gun carriers shouldn’t doOpen carry isn’t yet legal in Florida, but multiple Northeast Florida sheriffs said they won’t arrest people solely for openly carrying a firearm after an appeals court found the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional.
‘I can’t bring him back’: Jacksonville mother calls for justice after son killed in shooting outside apartment
Read full article: ‘I can’t bring him back’: Jacksonville mother calls for justice after son killed in shooting outside apartmentA grieving Jacksonville mother is calling for justice after her teenage son, known as a bright light in his community, was shot and killed outside their apartment late last month.
JSO joins other Northeast Florida agencies in instructing officers not to enforce open carry ban
Read full article: JSO joins other Northeast Florida agencies in instructing officers not to enforce open carry banThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in Northeast Florida to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.
A man stopped in downtown Jacksonville to give someone money. He claims he was shot after refusing to give more: JSO
Read full article: A man stopped in downtown Jacksonville to give someone money. He claims he was shot after refusing to give more: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday night after he stopped to give someone money, was asked to give more, and was shot when he refused.
Missing 69-year-old man found safe after leaving living facility on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Missing 69-year-old man found safe after leaving living facility on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a 69-year-old man who they say left his independent living facility on Jacksonville’s Westside around noon on Tuesday.
JSO arrests alleged sex offender hours after ‘vigilante’s’ viral video questioned how agency initially handled him
Read full article: JSO arrests alleged sex offender hours after ‘vigilante’s’ viral video questioned how agency initially handled himThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a viral video showed a confrontation between self-proclaimed “Predator Poachers” and law enforcement over the handling of an alleged online predator case.
Attorneys for man arrested in viral traffic stop files federal lawsuit against officers, city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Attorneys for man arrested in viral traffic stop files federal lawsuit against officers, city of JacksonvilleThe attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.
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.
21-year-old charged in 7-year-old’s murder now charged with second murder case
Read full article: 21-year-old charged in 7-year-old’s murder now charged with second murder caseA 21-year-old who was charged in a 7-year-old’s murder case was arrested and charged for a second murder case, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Neighbor says man who fatally shot burglary suspect has had multiple break-ins over the last few months
Read full article: Neighbor says man who fatally shot burglary suspect has had multiple break-ins over the last few monthsA man died Friday morning after he was shot multiple times in the Brentwood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man dies after mini-bike crashes into truck on city’s Northside: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after mini-bike crashes into truck on city’s Northside: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a 49-year-old man died on Thursday night after his mini-bike crashed into the back of a box truck on the city’s Northside.
