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13 hours ago

House fire in Moncrief leaves one man dead, police say

Read full article: House fire in Moncrief leaves one man dead, police say

A man died Sunday morning following a house fire in the Moncrief neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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1 day ago

Man dies after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in Brentwood area

Read full article: Man dies after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in Brentwood area

A man died Saturday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in the Brentwood area, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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1 day ago

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 Moncrief

There is a heavy police presence at 21st Street West and Moncrief Road due to an โ€œofficer involved incident,โ€ the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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1 day ago

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: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office responded to two separate domestic disputes that left two men shot between Friday evening and early Saturday morning.

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2 days ago

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office responds to complaints about loud late-night car meetups at Westside parking lot

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office responds to complaints about loud late-night car meetups at Westside parking lot

In 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.

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3 days ago

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 Road

Another shooting along Harts Road on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Northside is raising new concerns about crime in the area and prompting renewed calls for safety improvements.

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JSO investigating in-custody death of 32-year-old man

Read full article: JSO investigating in-custody death of 32-year-old man

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating the in-custody death of a 32-year-old man.

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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 Road

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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News4JAX returned to a Westside parking lot at the center of nearly 100 police calls this year. Hereโ€™s what we found

Read full article: News4JAX returned to a Westside parking lot at the center of nearly 100 police calls this year. Hereโ€™s what we found

Days 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.

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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: JSO

A 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.

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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 bar

Two men were wounded early Sunday morning in a shooting outside Tipsy Bar & Grill on Edgewood Avenue South, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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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: police

A married couple and their dog were found dead in a Neptune Beach home Saturday, the Neptune Beach Police Department said.

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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 father

Community members gathered Saturday to demand answers in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old father in Jacksonvilleโ€™s Grand Park neighborhood, as the case remains unsolved nearly three weeks after the incident.

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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 more

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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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 court

A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a teenage girl in Arlington is expected to appear in court Thursday morning.

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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 problem

Frustration 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.

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Bicyclist dies in Southside hit-and-run involving SUV: JSO

Read full article: Bicyclist dies in Southside hit-and-run involving SUV: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said a bicyclist died Monday night after being hit by an SUV on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Southside.

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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: lawsuit

A Jacksonville man is suing Sheriff T.K. Waters and the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office, claiming officers used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights during a February arrest on charges that were later dropped.

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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 walk

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and other JSO members held a Crime Prevention Walk Saturday morning in the Ortega Forest neighborhood.

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โ€˜Never happens over hereโ€™: Deadly shooting on Caljon Road leaves neighborhood shaken, investigation ongoing

Read full article: โ€˜Never happens over hereโ€™: Deadly shooting on Caljon Road leaves neighborhood shaken, investigation ongoing

Jacksonville police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a teenage boy that occurred Tuesday night in a neighborhood near South Riverside and Lakewood.

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A tool of accountability: Hereโ€™s how JSO evaluates body cam footage

Read full article: A tool of accountability: Hereโ€™s how JSO evaluates body cam footage

More than 1,600 officers and sergeants with the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office now wear body cameras, but the agency only reviews specific incidents among the thousands of hours of footage collected daily.

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Man accused in 1994 murder of Navy sailorโ€™s pregnant wife pleads not guilty

Read full article: Man accused in 1994 murder of Navy sailorโ€™s pregnant wife pleads not guilty

The man accused in the 1994 murder of Tina Heins pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.

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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 city

The City of Jacksonville agreed to receive $730,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Officeโ€™s Real Time Crime Center in Tuesdayโ€™s city council meeting.

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Justice 4 All: JSO answers your questions about Floridaโ€™s new open carry law

Read full article: Justice 4 All: JSO answers your questions about Floridaโ€™s new open carry law

This week, weโ€™re getting answers for all Floridians who have questions about the new open carry law.

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Teen dies after being shot on Caljon Road: JSO

Read full article: Teen dies after being shot on Caljon Road: JSO

A teen died Tuesday evening after being shot at a home on Caljon Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Mother, two children who were last seen downtown safely located

Read full article: Mother, two children who were last seen downtown safely located

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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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 store

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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Officer protection or First Amendment violation? Civil rights attorneys argue Floridaโ€™s โ€˜Halo Lawโ€™ is unconstitutional

Read full article: Officer protection or First Amendment violation? Civil rights attorneys argue Floridaโ€™s โ€˜Halo Lawโ€™ is unconstitutional

After two Jacksonville women were charged with violating Floridaโ€™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.

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

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

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

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JSO makes 2nd arrest in deadly Murray Hill shooting from April

Read full article: JSO makes 2nd arrest in deadly Murray Hill shooting from April

A second arrest was made in connection with a Murray Hill shooting from back in April.

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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenges officerโ€™s actions in violent encounter with Jacksonville mother

Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenges officerโ€™s actions in violent encounter with Jacksonville mother

Well-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump is set to represent a Jacksonville mother at the center of a violent encounter with a police officer.

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โ€˜Legacy lives onโ€™: JSO remembers veteran corrections officer killed a year ago at Northside truck stop

Read full article: โ€˜Legacy lives onโ€™: JSO remembers veteran corrections officer killed a year ago at Northside truck stop

Sunday marks one year since the day a veteran corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office lost his life after stepping into a domestic dispute at a truck stop on Jacksonvilleโ€™s northside.

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Jacksonville man fatally shot on Ribault Avenue Saturday; investigation ongoing

Read full article: Jacksonville man fatally shot on Ribault Avenue Saturday; investigation ongoing

A man was fatally shot on Saturday evening on Ribault Avenue.

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Jacksonville man shot multiple times on W. 19th Street after argument: JSO

Read full article: Jacksonville man shot multiple times on W. 19th Street after argument: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating a shooting that left a man injured on W. 19th Street.

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Motorcyclist killed in Kings Road crash

Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in Kings Road crash

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that occurred around 6:15 p.m. Saturday on Kings Road.

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โ€˜They can be a threatโ€™: Crime analyst explains how Halo law protects officers from potential danger

Read full article: โ€˜They can be a threatโ€™: Crime analyst explains how Halo law protects officers from potential danger

Two 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 Sheriffโ€™s Office officer was attempting to arrest 39-year-old Erika McGriff on multiple charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 River

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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

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

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

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โ€˜Able to do predatory thingsโ€™: Crime analyst warns illegal gaming rooms fuel violence, prey on vulnerable residents

Read full article: โ€˜Able to do predatory thingsโ€™: Crime analyst warns illegal gaming rooms fuel violence, prey on vulnerable residents

These operations often disguise themselves under names like โ€œinternet cafes,โ€ โ€œadult arcades,โ€ or โ€œinternet sweepstakes,โ€ and sometimes have no visible signage at all, making them difficult to identify.

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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 Avenue

A fire inside an elevator shaft at the Florida Blue building is expected to shut down Riverside Avenue for about two hours, according to officials.

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Questions remain 6 months after JSO โ€˜incidentโ€™ that led to inmateโ€™s death

Read full article: Questions remain 6 months after JSO โ€˜incidentโ€™ that led to inmateโ€™s death

Itโ€™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.

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Man dies on cityโ€™s Westside after motorcycle crashes with semi-truck: JSO

Read full article: Man dies on cityโ€™s Westside after motorcycle crashes with semi-truck: JSO

A motorcyclist died Monday night after their bike crashed with a semi-truck on the cityโ€™s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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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 County

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that happened around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday near Bulls Bay Highway.

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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 Arlington

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old girl in Arlington.

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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 Arlington

The family of a 13-year-old is heartbroken after she was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Arlington.

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Teen killed in hit-and-run crash in Arlington, JSO says

Read full article: Teen killed in hit-and-run crash in Arlington, JSO says

A teenager died in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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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: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said a man died Tuesday night after he was hit by two cars on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside.

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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 say

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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โ€˜Ainโ€™t himโ€™: Man taken down by JSO officers, attacked by K-9 while leaving doctor was misidentified, lawsuit claims

Read full article: โ€˜Ainโ€™t himโ€™: Man taken down by JSO officers, attacked by K-9 while leaving doctor was misidentified, lawsuit claims

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is facing a federal lawsuit for a 2022 incident where the departmentโ€™s Gang Unit and its K9 are accused of violently taking down the wrong man as he left a therapy appointment.

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Local advocates, domestic violence survivor speak at news conference in Jacksonville

Read full article: Local advocates, domestic violence survivor speak at news conference in Jacksonville

Ahead 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 Sheriffโ€™s Office headquarters.

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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 Tributary

Federal 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.

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Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailorโ€™s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years ago

Read full article: Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailorโ€™s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years ago

The 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.

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Open carry is now officially legal in Florida. Hereโ€™s what you should know

Read full article: Open carry is now officially legal in Florida. Hereโ€™s what you should know

Open carry of a firearm is now legal in the state of Florida.

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Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office mourns loss of active-duty Motor Unit officer who lost battle with cancer

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office mourns loss of active-duty Motor Unit officer who lost battle with cancer

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is mourning the loss of active-duty Police Officer William โ€œBillโ€ Cater, who served in the Motor Unit. Cater died Sunday after a brave battle with cancer, JSO said.

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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: JSO

A man died Wednesday morning after he ended up pinned between the arms and body of a forklift while moving rocks, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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

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

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

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JSO investigating in-custody death of inmate

Read full article: JSO investigating in-custody death of inmate

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate that happened on Sunday.

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

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

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

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Man 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 say

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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Justice 4 All: Can police set up hidden cameras to catch people littering? Hereโ€™s what JSO says

Read full article: Justice 4 All: Can police set up hidden cameras to catch people littering? Hereโ€™s what JSO says

Randall Lockwood from the Southside reached out to us, upset about people littering in his neighborhood.

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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 says

Jacksonville 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.

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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: JSO

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns Nโ€™ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity total

Read full article: JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns Nโ€™ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity total

Jacksonville 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.

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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: JSO

A man was struck and killed on Friday night after he โ€œdarted acrossโ€ the path of two Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office SUVs that were headed to the Mandarin High School football game to help with security, police said.

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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 Sheriffโ€™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.

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Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after โ€˜words or somethingโ€™ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSO

Read full article: Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after โ€˜words or somethingโ€™ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSO

A 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 Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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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: police

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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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 night

Multiple lanes at the I-10/I-95 split were shut down for hours overnight as officers conducted a shooting investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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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: SAO

The State Attorneyโ€™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 โ€œincidentโ€ at the Duval County jail left him in critical condition in April.

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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 streets

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Thursday morning at the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office headquarters.

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

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

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

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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 aircraft

Video 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Man accused of murder after shooting girlfriendโ€™s father, who tried to break up fight between couple: JSO

Read full article: Man accused of murder after shooting girlfriendโ€™s father, who tried to break up fight between couple: JSO

A 24-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after the man he shot, who was his girlfriendโ€™s father, died a little over one week ago, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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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 says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the stateโ€™s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Floridaโ€™s trial courts.

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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: JSO

A motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and San Mateo Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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14-year-old accused in Westside fatal shooting turns himself in: JSO

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A 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 Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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JSO needs help identifying girl found wandering alone on the Southside

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The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office needs help identifying a girl wandering alone on Anders Boulevard and Eve Drive on Saturday.

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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 officers

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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Some Florida sheriffs arenโ€™t enforcing stateโ€™s open carry ban after ruling. Here are 3 things gun carriers shouldnโ€™t do

Read full article: Some Florida sheriffs arenโ€™t enforcing stateโ€™s open carry ban after ruling. Here are 3 things gun carriers shouldnโ€™t do

Open carry isnโ€™t yet legal in Florida, but multiple Northeast Florida sheriffs said they wonโ€™t arrest people solely for openly carrying a firearm after an appeals court found the stateโ€™s open carry ban unconstitutional.

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โ€˜I canโ€™t bring him backโ€™: Jacksonville mother calls for justice after son killed in shooting outside apartment

Read full article: โ€˜I canโ€™t bring him backโ€™: Jacksonville mother calls for justice after son killed in shooting outside apartment

A 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.

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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 ban

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in Northeast Florida to instruct its officers not to enforce Floridaโ€™s open carry ban.

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Man dies after shooting near Avondale, police say

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A man died Wednesday night following a shooting near Jacksonvilleโ€™s Avondale neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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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: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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.

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Missing 69-year-old man found safe after leaving living facility on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside

Read full article: Missing 69-year-old man found safe after leaving living facility on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said it is searching for a 69-year-old man who they say left his independent living facility on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside around noon on Tuesday.

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JSO arrests alleged sex offender hours after โ€˜vigilanteโ€™sโ€™ viral video questioned how agency initially handled him

Read full article: JSO arrests alleged sex offender hours after โ€˜vigilanteโ€™sโ€™ viral video questioned how agency initially handled him

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is investigating after a viral video showed a confrontation between self-proclaimed โ€œPredator Poachersโ€ and law enforcement over the handling of an alleged online predator case.

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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 Jacksonville

The attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.

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Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside vacant building

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

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

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21-year-old charged in 7-year-oldโ€™s murder now charged with second murder case

Read full article: 21-year-old charged in 7-year-oldโ€™s murder now charged with second murder case

A 21-year-old who was charged in a 7-year-oldโ€™s murder case was arrested and charged for a second murder case, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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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 months

A man died Friday morning after he was shot multiple times in the Brentwood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Man dies after mini-bike crashes into truck on cityโ€™s Northside: JSO

Read full article: Man dies after mini-bike crashes into truck on cityโ€™s Northside: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™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 cityโ€™s Northside.

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Group demands accountability from JSO, civilian oversight after man was killed by officer amid mental health crisis

Read full article: Group demands accountability from JSO, civilian oversight after man was killed by officer amid mental health crisis

An advocacy group is demanding accountability from the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office and the creation of a civilian oversight board after an officer fatally shot Brian Gillis during a mental health crisis.

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Robbery suspect already in JSO custody charged with murder after death of accomplice

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A robbery suspect already in custody was charged with murder after his accomplice was shot and killed in 2015, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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

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

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JSO shares warning for families after 5-year-oldโ€™s solo adventure to Chick-fil-A

Read full article: JSO shares warning for families after 5-year-oldโ€™s solo adventure to Chick-fil-A

JSO shared a video on social media of the case from a few weeks ago, where a 5-year-old boy named William wandered away from home and made his way to Chick-fil-A on his own.

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Missing 76-year-old woman with dementia found safe

Read full article: Missing 76-year-old woman with dementia found safe

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office announced a 76-year-old woman with dementia has been found safe.

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A man holding a knife pointed it and told a JSO officer to โ€˜back up.โ€™ The officer shot him as he ran away, video shows

Read full article: A man holding a knife pointed it and told a JSO officer to โ€˜back up.โ€™ The officer shot him as he ran away, video shows

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office released on Friday body camera footage showing an officer killing a knife-wielding man who was suspected of arson amid a mental health episode earlier this month.

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