Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s SouthsideA 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a fatal shooting that happened at a Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Gas station clerk shot in neck at Central Parkway and St. Johns Bluff Road
Read full article: Gas station clerk shot in neck at Central Parkway and St. Johns Bluff RoadA Circle K clerk was shot in the neck at Central Parkway and St. Johns Bluff Road early Thursday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Man dies after being shot in head outside Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: Man dies after being shot in head outside Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s SouthsideA man was fatally shot in the head after an argument inside a Circle K gas station off Square Lake Boulevard Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
River City Science Academy teacher arrested, accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva app
Read full article: River City Science Academy teacher arrested, accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva appA River City Science Academy teacher was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony counts alleging he solicited a romantic relationship with a student and unlawfully used a communication device, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Lives are on the line’: JSO has issued 46 ‘Super Speeders’ citations since the new law went into effect
Read full article: ‘Lives are on the line’: JSO has issued 46 ‘Super Speeders’ citations since the new law went into effectIf drivers are caught going 50+ miles over the speed limit or at least 100 miles per hour, they face a criminal misdemeanor.
Distracted driving still a danger on Jacksonville roads, despite 2019 law
Read full article: Distracted driving still a danger on Jacksonville roads, despite 2019 lawNowadays, it seems like every time you’re on the road, you spot someone looking at a phone while driving. Florida passed a hands-free law in 2019 to curb distracted driving — but law enforcement says it’s still a persistent problem.
JSO searching for missing 70-year-old man last seen near Ribault neighborhood
Read full article: JSO searching for missing 70-year-old man last seen near Ribault neighborhoodThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night that it is searching for a missing man who was last seen in the Ribault neighborhood.
Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped
Read full article: Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count droppedA Jacksonville man accused of sexually battering a 13-year-old boy is now facing a single, upgraded charge after prosecutors dropped one of the original counts against him.
Man pistol-whipped, shot in leg during carjacking on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO
Read full article: Man pistol-whipped, shot in leg during carjacking on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSOA man suffered multiple injuries Sunday night, including a gunshot to the leg, during a carjacking on Jacksonville’s Northside, police said.
Former JSO detective says new policy to prevent false overtime claims could be difficult to enforce
Read full article: Former JSO detective says new policy to prevent false overtime claims could be difficult to enforceWith the arrest of three more officers charged in connection with claiming false overtime pay, News4JAX is digging into how the discrepancies were uncovered and how the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plans to prevent future issues.
Cellphone data, radio records revealed JSO officers weren’t on the job when they were claiming overtime: arrest reports
Read full article: Cellphone data, radio records revealed JSO officers weren’t on the job when they were claiming overtime: arrest reportsWith the arrest of three more officers charged in connection with claiming false overtime pay, News4JAX is digging into how the discrepancies were uncovered and how the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plans to prevent future issues.
2 active JSO officers, 1 former officer accused of falsely claiming thousands in overtime: Sheriff
Read full article: 2 active JSO officers, 1 former officer accused of falsely claiming thousands in overtime: SheriffSheriff T.K. Waters is announcing the arrests of two active Jacksonville police officers and one former officer.
Man’s head grazed by bullet after altercation in front of Springfield home
Read full article: Man’s head grazed by bullet after altercation in front of Springfield homeA man was grazed on the top of his head by a bullet after a physical altercation in front of a Springfield home on Wednesday evening, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Right place, right time: Jacksonville sheriff picking up order at Home Depot also nabs man accused of stealing
Read full article: Right place, right time: Jacksonville sheriff picking up order at Home Depot also nabs man accused of stealingJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters was at the right place at the right time on Wednesday while he was shopping at a Southside Home Depot.
Rainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026
Read full article: Rainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026Two separate crashes in rainy conditions early Wednesday killed two people and left another seriously injured, raising renewed concerns about wet-road safety.
Man dies after car swipes guardrails on both sides of Main Street Bridge, hits oncoming car head-on: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after car swipes guardrails on both sides of Main Street Bridge, hits oncoming car head-on: JSOA crash on the Main Street Bridge killed a man in his 40s and sent a woman to the hospital with severe injuries on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘I will go to my grave fighting’: Rally outside JSO marks 1 year since Charles Faggart’s death
Read full article: ‘I will go to my grave fighting’: Rally outside JSO marks 1 year since Charles Faggart’s deathSupporters rallied outside JSO one year after inmate Charles Faggart was hospitalized following a Duval County Jail incident and later died. His family filed a lawsuit demanding records, including video.
JSO releases details, video from deadly officer-involved shooting outside gas station on Bowden Road last month
Read full article: JSO releases details, video from deadly officer-involved shooting outside gas station on Bowden Road last monthA man was fatally shot Tuesday morning by an officer with a rifle outside a Gate gas station on Bowden Road after Jacksonville police say the man pointed a gun at officers while walking toward them.
1 year after ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death, family sues JSO, pushing for ‘transparency,’ ‘accountability’
Read full article: 1 year after ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death, family sues JSO, pushing for ‘transparency,’ ‘accountability’It’s been one year since a 31-year-old Duval County inmate was hospitalized following an unspecified “incident” involving nine corrections officers, who were later reassigned to different positions. Now Charles Faggart’s family is taking their fight for answers to Duval County court.
Jacksonville community to rally in front of JSO as a continued push for answers one year after inmate death
Read full article: Jacksonville community to rally in front of JSO as a continued push for answers one year after inmate deathThe Jacksonville Community Action Coalition will hold a vigil and rally at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters to demand answers one year after the death of a Duval County inmate.
Man shot early Saturday morning while playing dice near Moncrief Park, police say
Read full article: Man shot early Saturday morning while playing dice near Moncrief Park, police sayA man was taken to the hospital on Saturday morning after he was shot while playing dice in the Moncrief Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO data reveals top 10 crash hotspots on Jacksonville roads
Read full article: JSO data reveals top 10 crash hotspots on Jacksonville roadsData obtained by News4JAX from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reveals the city’s most dangerous road intersections — and the numbers may surprise drivers who use them every day.
JSO investigating in-custody death of former inmate at hospital
Read full article: JSO investigating in-custody death of former inmate at hospitalThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit is investigating the death of a 64-year-old former inmate who died at a local hospital Friday, the agency said.
2 men arrested after drug bust at Lem Turner Smoke shop
Read full article: 2 men arrested after drug bust at Lem Turner Smoke shopThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs, five firearms and thousands of dollars in cash following a bust at a smoke shop off Lem Turner Road on Sunday.
More details released on Jax Beach ‘Senior Skip Day’ arrests reveal how officers located multiple guns at event
Read full article: More details released on Jax Beach ‘Senior Skip Day’ arrests reveal how officers located multiple guns at eventMore details are coming out about the multiple arrests made by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during a “Senior Skip Day” event at Jacksonville Beach last Friday.
Tossed Sprite bottle led to discovery of illegally possessed gun at Jax Beach ‘Senior Skip Day’ event: report
Read full article: Tossed Sprite bottle led to discovery of illegally possessed gun at Jax Beach ‘Senior Skip Day’ event: reportThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it made 13 arrests, seized over 100 grams of marijuana, and recovered nine guns at a “Senior Skip Day” event in Jacksonville Beach.
Jacksonville man taken to hospital after being shot inside home
Read full article: Jacksonville man taken to hospital after being shot inside homeA man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot in the leg and chest early Tuesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Police seize 9 guns, over 100 grams of marijuana, make 13 arrests after learning of ‘Senior Skip Day’ event at Jax Beach
Read full article: Police seize 9 guns, over 100 grams of marijuana, make 13 arrests after learning of ‘Senior Skip Day’ event at Jax BeachThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it made 13 arrests, seized over 100 grams of marijuana, and recovered nine guns at a “Senior Skip Day” event in Jacksonville Beach.
Woman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s Westside; infant inside home at time was not hurt: JSO
Read full article: Woman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s Westside; infant inside home at time was not hurt: JSOA woman was found in the front yard of a home on Justin Road around 10:35 a.m. Monday, suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Fatal hit-and-run on Atlantic Blvd. kills bicyclist; JSO seeking dark sedan
Read full article: Fatal hit-and-run on Atlantic Blvd. kills bicyclist; JSO seeking dark sedanA bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning on Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m. in the 6500 block of Atlantic Blvd. JSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit said a bicyclist was riding westbound on Atlantic Blvd. when he was struck by an unknown vehicle.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump investigates alleged pattern of excessive force by JSO
Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump investigates alleged pattern of excessive force by JSOCivil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said he is investigating what he describes as a possible pattern of excessive force by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, following the release of video showing a violent arrest in Clay County.
JSO releases body camera video showing teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington
Read full article: JSO releases body camera video showing teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park in ArlingtonThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released body camera video showing the moments after officers responded to a teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington last week.
Man who said JSO used excessive force during violent arrest hires high‑profile civil rights attorneys
Read full article: Man who said JSO used excessive force during violent arrest hires high‑profile civil rights attorneysThe family of a Middleburg man who said undercover Jacksonville officers used excessive force during a November arrest has retained two high-profile civil rights attorneys and is speaking exclusively with News4JAX.
Sentencing postponed for Jacksonville woman who killed man she says sexually groomed her starting at 8 years old
Read full article: Sentencing postponed for Jacksonville woman who killed man she says sexually groomed her starting at 8 years oldA Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty in the gruesome murder of a 41-year-old man she claimed groomed her from childhood, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday.
‘I know he didn’t deserve that’: Mother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too far
Read full article: ‘I know he didn’t deserve that’: Mother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too farThe mother of a teenage boy who was punched and taken to the ground by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer during an arrest at a McDonald’s says her son did not deserve the force used by police.
Slow down, stay alert & move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety reminders
Read full article: Slow down, stay alert & move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety remindersOfficer Timothy Prince, a Traffic Patrol Officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at how police target problem areas on the roads to try to prevent serious crashes.
Mom was holding 2-year-old son when her boyfriend fatally shot him during argument over phone: arrest report
Read full article: Mom was holding 2-year-old son when her boyfriend fatally shot him during argument over phone: arrest reportA 2-year-old boy killed during a domestic dispute late Sunday night was in his mother’s arms when her boyfriend fired a shot that struck the toddler in the head, according to an arrest report and information obtained by News4JAX.
Family of A’hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his death; ‘sippy cup was his best friend’
Read full article: Family of A’hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his death; ‘sippy cup was his best friend’Family and neighbors gathered at a candlelight vigil for 2-year-old A’hmari Robinson, sharing prayers and memories. Candles formed his initials as loved ones leaned on community support.
Police looking to identify man seen in video after McDonald’s drive-thru shooting in January
Read full article: Police looking to identify man seen in video after McDonald’s drive-thru shooting in JanuaryThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to find a man accused of shooting at a group of people at a McDonald’s restaurant in the Town Center.
Jacksonville man accused of shooting at brother during argument in McDonald’s parking lot at Oakleaf Town Center
Read full article: Jacksonville man accused of shooting at brother during argument in McDonald’s parking lot at Oakleaf Town CenterA Jacksonville man was arrested after police said he fired a shot during an argument with his brother in the McDonald’s parking lot at Oakleaf Town Center, officials said.
‘Transparent and methodical’: Jacksonville begins early planning to move Duval County Jail; no site or price tag yet
Read full article: ‘Transparent and methodical’: Jacksonville begins early planning to move Duval County Jail; no site or price tag yetJacksonville is beginning early planning to move the Duval County Jail from downtown, hiring consultant CGL for an 11-month study to project needs, gather input, and identify three possible sites.
Driver faces new charge after fatal September hit-and-run crash on Moncrief Road
Read full article: Driver faces new charge after fatal September hit-and-run crash on Moncrief RoadMonths after a man was hit and died from injuries sustained in a September hit-and-run, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged a driver accused of leaving the scene without offering aid.
JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complex
Read full article: JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complexA 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 2-year-old boy during a domestic dispute, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complex
Read full article: JSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complexThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the identity and photo of the man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a 2-year-old boy after a domestic dispute.
‘Happiest baby’: Family identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complex
Read full article: ‘Happiest baby’: Family identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complexThe family of a young boy who was killed Sunday during a dispute at a Westside apartment complex said he was the “happiest baby” and his death has left them in shock and “deep sadness.”
Jacksonville officer strikes teen during arrest at McDonald’s after Blue Cypress Park takeover: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville officer strikes teen during arrest at McDonald’s after Blue Cypress Park takeover: JSOA police report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is shedding light on an incident that happened following a teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park in Jacksonville last week.
Man who lives near site of deadly road-rage shootout says he recognized victim from his neighborhood
Read full article: Man who lives near site of deadly road-rage shootout says he recognized victim from his neighborhoodAfter a man was killed Sunday night in what police described as a road-rage shootout on Edgewood Avenue West and I-95, neighbors shared their concerns with News4JAX about the issues brought into their area by those who don’t live there.
Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead in Northwest Jacksonville, police say
Read full article: Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead in Northwest Jacksonville, police sayA man was killed Sunday night in what police described as a road-rage shootout on Edgewood Avenue West and I-95 in the Lake Forest area of Northwest Jacksonville.
2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute at Westside apartment complex: JSO
Read full article: 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute at Westside apartment complex: JSOA 2-year-old boy died overnight after he was shot during a domestic dispute late Sunday at an apartment complex in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
Man arrested, accused of fatally shooting his father at Jacksonville home
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of fatally shooting his father at Jacksonville homeA man was arrested and accused of fatally shooting his father on Friday at a Jacksonville home, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO searching for suspect who fled after man shot at Hammond Boulevard liquor store
Read full article: JSO searching for suspect who fled after man shot at Hammond Boulevard liquor storeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who fled after an adult man was shot early this morning in the 1600 block of Hammond Boulevard, officials said.
Traffic Alert: I-10 eastbound lanes at Cassat Ave blocked due to traffic accident: JSO
Read full article: Traffic Alert: I-10 eastbound lanes at Cassat Ave blocked due to traffic accident: JSOTwo right lanes are blocked on I-10 eastbound at Cassat Avenue due to a traffic accident, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Fraud alert, bank staff helped stop alleged elder exploitation scheme at VyStar; here’s how to protect your loved ones
Read full article: Fraud alert, bank staff helped stop alleged elder exploitation scheme at VyStar; here’s how to protect your loved onesA fraud alert and quick-thinking VyStar staff helped stop an alleged scheme targeting a 79-year-old Middleburg man. Police detained a 17-year-old suspect; $10,000 was recovered and returned.
A teen told a 79-year-old man he’d clean his driveway. Then police say he took him to 3 banks to withdraw over $10k
Read full article: A teen told a 79-year-old man he’d clean his driveway. Then police say he took him to 3 banks to withdraw over $10kA 17-year-old from Jacksonville is facing exploitation charges after he allegedly offered to clean the driveway of a 79-year-old Middleburg man before taking him to three separate banks to withdraw over $10,000.
Video shows large fight during ‘teen takeover’ at Blue Cypress Park involving over 200 teens
Read full article: Video shows large fight during ‘teen takeover’ at Blue Cypress Park involving over 200 teensThree teenage girls were arrested Wednesday night after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said its officers shut down a “teen takeover” involving over 200 teenagers at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington.
3 girls arrested after fights break out during ‘teen takeover’ involving over 200 teens at Blue Cypress Park: JSO
Read full article: 3 girls arrested after fights break out during ‘teen takeover’ involving over 200 teens at Blue Cypress Park: JSOThree teenage girls were arrested Wednesday night after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said its officers shut down a “teen takeover” involving over 200 teenagers at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington.
All JFRD employees involved in ‘prank war’ have charges dropped
Read full article: All JFRD employees involved in ‘prank war’ have charges droppedThree employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue who were accused of engaging in a “prank war” have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX.
Man who pointed gun at officers while walking toward them outside gas station fatally shot by officer with rifle: JSO
Read full article: Man who pointed gun at officers while walking toward them outside gas station fatally shot by officer with rifle: JSOA man was fatally shot Tuesday morning by an officer with a rifle outside a Gate gas station on Bowden Road after Jacksonville police say the man pointed a gun at officers while walking toward them.
JSO searches for suspects involved in shooting on Lem Turner Road that left man injured
Read full article: JSO searches for suspects involved in shooting on Lem Turner Road that left man injuredOfficers responded to a local hospital around 10 p.m. Saturday evening after an adult man arrived with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Bodycam footage shows JSO officers rescuing toddler accidentally locked in car
Read full article: Bodycam footage shows JSO officers rescuing toddler accidentally locked in carTwo Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officers quickly rescued a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a car on March 2.
Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI program
Read full article: Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI programThree employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue who were accused of engaging in a “prank war” have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX.
Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday evening that a portion of Edgewood Avenue is closed due to a crash.
Man, 50, dies after being shot near Oceanway neighborhood; person of interest questioned: JSO
Read full article: Man, 50, dies after being shot near Oceanway neighborhood; person of interest questioned: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a 50-year-old man died on Friday evening after he was shot near the city’s Oceanway neighborhood.
JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests made
Read full article: JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests madeOver the course of three days in February, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and detectives said they visited businesses across the city to search for illegal gambling machines.
Man arrested for child molestation faces new charges stemming from armed robbery attempt that left 32-year-old dead: JSO
Read full article: Man arrested for child molestation faces new charges stemming from armed robbery attempt that left 32-year-old dead: JSOA 45-year-old man who was previously arrested for child molestation is now facing new charges after police connected him to an armed robbery attempt that left a 32-year-old man dead, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO says 2 more arrests made after shootout, attempted robbery at abandoned home with illegal weed ‘dispensary’ inside
Read full article: JSO says 2 more arrests made after shootout, attempted robbery at abandoned home with illegal weed ‘dispensary’ insideOne of the three men caught on surveillance in an attempted home invasion robbery that led to a midday shootout in Northwest Jacksonville was arrested.
Former dance company CEO faces new sexual battery charge following allegations of inappropriate relationship with teen
Read full article: Former dance company CEO faces new sexual battery charge following allegations of inappropriate relationship with teenVictor Chrispin, a former CEO of a dance company in Jacksonville, is now facing a sexual battery charge related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teen, according to court records.
Arson at Jacksonville apartment complex damages 4 vehicles, causes $50K in estimated losses: JSO
Read full article: Arson at Jacksonville apartment complex damages 4 vehicles, causes $50K in estimated losses: JSOFour vehicles were set on fire in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Mandarin on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Fentanyl, cocaine, MDMA and more among drugs seized by police during takedowns near Moncrief Park, Northside: JSO
Read full article: Fentanyl, cocaine, MDMA and more among drugs seized by police during takedowns near Moncrief Park, Northside: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it recently arrested a 41-year-old man accused of operating a “trap house” and possessing large quantities of various drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, MDMA and more.
JSO bodycams capture officers' 19-second interaction that ended in deadly shooting of 62-year-old outside his son's home
Read full article: JSO bodycams capture officers' 19-second interaction that ended in deadly shooting of 62-year-old outside his son's homeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released footage Friday from several body cameras that captured a deadly officer-involved shooting earlier this month in the Dinsmore area.
Woman dies after being hit by car while walking across intersection at Richmond Park, Hodges Boulevard: JSO
Read full article: Woman dies after being hit by car while walking across intersection at Richmond Park, Hodges Boulevard: JSOA woman died on Thursday night after she was hit by a car while walking across the street at the intersection of Hodges Boulevard and Richmond Park, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO officer accused of falsely claiming $14K of overtime was with girlfriend instead, who was also his boss: Sheriff
Read full article: JSO officer accused of falsely claiming $14K of overtime was with girlfriend instead, who was also his boss: SheriffA prominent member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit has been arrested after he claimed more than 200 hours of overtime for traffic enforcement shifts that he never worked, Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Thursday.
Man facing eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting Springfield house on fire: JSO
Read full article: Man facing eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting Springfield house on fire: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man who is accused of intentionally setting a house in Springfield on fire while eight people were inside.
Traffic Alert: Deadly crash on I-295 northbound near New Kings Road closes all lanes
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Deadly crash on I-295 northbound near New Kings Road closes all lanesA deadly crash on I-295 northbound near New Kings Road has closed all of the roadway’s lanes, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Wish they would stop coming here’: Eastside residents frustrated after violence breaks out at Lil Poppa rememberance
Read full article: ‘Wish they would stop coming here’: Eastside residents frustrated after violence breaks out at Lil Poppa rememberanceWhat started as a Saturday night neighborhood street party on A. Phillip Randolph, to celebrate the life of rapper Lil Poppa, who recently passed away, ended in gun violence. And neighbors who were either at the party or at home told News4JAX they’re tired of neighborhood events being violently disrupted by people who are not from this community.
Recent gatherings of young people across the Jacksonville area have ended in violence. So what is a ‘teen takeover’?
Read full article: Recent gatherings of young people across the Jacksonville area have ended in violence. So what is a ‘teen takeover’?A teen takeover is a large, loosely organized gathering of juveniles that’s typically promoted on social media and can quickly overwhelm the area where it happens — a mall parking lot, a popular park, or a busy shopping corridor.
Man dies after being shot multiple times inside laundromat in Northwest Jacksonville; no arrests made
Read full article: Man dies after being shot multiple times inside laundromat in Northwest Jacksonville; no arrests madeA man died Monday morning after being shot multiple times inside a laundromat in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
2 men, 2 women injured in shooting during street party on Jacksonville’s Eastside: JSO
Read full article: 2 men, 2 women injured in shooting during street party on Jacksonville’s Eastside: JSOHours after a quadruple shooting sent young people scattering from a “takeover” in Jacksonville Beach, another four people were injured in a shooting at a completely separate street party on Jacksonville’s Eastside, according to authorities.
Dead person found in Springfield house fire, JSO says
Read full article: Dead person found in Springfield house fire, JSO saysJacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred late Friday night. JSO said patrol officers were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Ionia Street to assist the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department with a structure fire.
JFRD completes internal review into downtown paintball incident; 4 firefighters involved return to duty
Read full article: JFRD completes internal review into downtown paintball incident; 4 firefighters involved return to dutyThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has completed its internal review of the paintball incident that led to the arrests of four firefighters, who had been reassigned to administrative duties while the investigation was underway.
Off-duty JSO officer caught on video slamming teen to ground at Jax Beach skate park waives court appearance
Read full article: Off-duty JSO officer caught on video slamming teen to ground at Jax Beach skate park waives court appearanceAn off-duty officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who was recorded on surveillance video last month slamming a teen at a Jacksonville Beach skate park has waived his court appearance set for Tuesday morning.
Teen slammed to ground by off-duty JSO officer last month has been threatened online, attorney says
Read full article: Teen slammed to ground by off-duty JSO officer last month has been threatened online, attorney saysAttorney Shannon Schott, who is representing the family of a teen who was slammed to the ground by an off-duty JSO officer at a Jacksonville Beach skate park last month, said the teen and his family have been harassed and threatened online.
JSO says it’s investigating report of shots fired in parking lot of Avenues Mall
Read full article: JSO says it’s investigating report of shots fired in parking lot of Avenues MallThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Saturday that it is investigating a report of shots fired in the parking lot of Avenues Mall.
JSO officer arrested, accused of battery after altercation at Clay County bar, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: JSO officer arrested, accused of battery after altercation at Clay County bar, sheriff’s office saysA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer was arrested by Clay County Deputies early Saturday morning after an altercation at a bar, according to JSO.
Two men injured in College Street shooting after verbal dispute, JSO says
Read full article: Two men injured in College Street shooting after verbal dispute, JSO saysTwo men are recovering from injuries after an argument led to a shootout early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot multiple times, dealing with severe injuries after robbery on city’s Northside, police say
Read full article: Man shot multiple times, dealing with severe injuries after robbery on city’s Northside, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot in his apartment on the city’s Northside during a robbery attempt.
‘Why did you kill my dad?’: Family demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot 62-year-old man in driveway
Read full article: ‘Why did you kill my dad?’: Family demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot 62-year-old man in drivewayA 62-year-old man was shot and killed by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers in his son’s driveway after what police say began as a domestic disturbance.
