Man killed after being trapped between semi-cab truck, power lift system in Mixon Town: JSO
Read full article: Man killed after being trapped between semi-cab truck, power lift system in Mixon Town: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was killed after being trapped between a semi-cab truck and a power lift system in Mixon Town on Tuesday.
‘Heartbreaking’: Woman who helped search for missing 2-year-old on Northside says boy found in neighbor’s pool
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking’: Woman who helped search for missing 2-year-old on Northside says boy found in neighbor’s poolA 2-year-old boy who drowned Monday on Jacksonville’s Northside was found in a neighbor’s backyard pool, according to one woman who told News4JAX she helped with the search for the missing child.
Man accused of assaulting 4 women in 3 days at apartment complex committed 1st attack on his birthday: arrest reports
Read full article: Man accused of assaulting 4 women in 3 days at apartment complex committed 1st attack on his birthday: arrest reportsA man accused of raping or attempting to rape four women in three days at an apartment complex in Deerwood pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 10 felony counts
2-year-old boy dies after being found in pool on Jacksonville’s Northside, neighbor says
Read full article: 2-year-old boy dies after being found in pool on Jacksonville’s Northside, neighbor saysJacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was reported missing and later found in a body of water on Monday, according to officials.
Jacksonville mother demands answers, mental health reform after son dies following mental health call
Read full article: Jacksonville mother demands answers, mental health reform after son dies following mental health callA vigil was held at Riverview Park on Saturday evening as friends, family, and community members gathered to honor 32-year-old Rashaud Martin, a Jacksonville man who died after his mother called 911 for help during a mental health crisis.
Jacksonville teen in critical condition after gunshot wound to head in ‘accidental incident’: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville teen in critical condition after gunshot wound to head in ‘accidental incident’: JSOA Jacksonville teen is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to her head in an “accidental incident” early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO shares warning for Facebook Marketplace users after string of dirt bike thefts
Read full article: JSO shares warning for Facebook Marketplace users after string of dirt bike theftsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging buyers and sellers on Facebook Marketplace to take extra precautions before meeting up after a spike in deals that have gone wrong.
Chaotic, scary scene with children nearby during officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville's Southside, neighbors say
Read full article: Chaotic, scary scene with children nearby during officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville's Southside, neighbors sayResidents in a Jacksonville neighborhood are voicing concern after a police shooting happened right behind a home near Beach and Southside boulevards Sunday evening.
Charles Faggart’s family fights to receive unredacted reports, videos from JSO in continued search for answers
Read full article: Charles Faggart’s family fights to receive unredacted reports, videos from JSO in continued search for answersMore than a year after Charles Faggart died following an incident inside the Duval County Jail, his family is still fighting in court to get answers.
Woman says she found human bone in street on Jacksonville’s Northside while playing catch with daughter
Read full article: Woman says she found human bone in street on Jacksonville’s Northside while playing catch with daughterA day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not years
Read full article: JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not yearsA day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
3 arrests made, 30 guns and drugs seized from Eastside homes after JSO investigation
Read full article: 3 arrests made, 30 guns and drugs seized from Eastside homes after JSO investigationThirty firearms and illegal drugs are off Jacksonville’s Eastside streets following the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s recent search warrant operation.
JSO finds human remains in backyard of Northside home after bone discovered on road
Read full article: JSO finds human remains in backyard of Northside home after bone discovered on roadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a Thursday afternoon investigation happening on Jacksonville’s northside.
Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton High
Read full article: Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton HighJacksonville law enforcement, fire rescue personnel and Duval County school district officials came together at Stanton High School for a large-scale active shooter training exercise, practicing tactical response, first aid and student reunification procedures.
Jacksonville adult day care owner charged with Medicaid fraud topping $10,000
Read full article: Jacksonville adult day care owner charged with Medicaid fraud topping $10,000A Jacksonville woman who owns a personal care services company was arrested Tuesday, on charges of Medicaid provider fraud, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Confessed Jacksonville serial rapist now charged with package theft, police say
Read full article: Confessed Jacksonville serial rapist now charged with package theft, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man who confessed to sexually assaulting women at a Southside apartment complex is facing an additional theft charge after investigators linked him to a stolen package captured on a resident’s Ring camera.
Woman accused of ‘intentionally’ running over 11 ducklings pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Woman accused of ‘intentionally’ running over 11 ducklings pleads not guilty to animal cruelty chargesA 64-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of using her vehicle to intentionally run over a group of baby ducklings pleaded not guilty Thursday to 11 counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
Woman charged after 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSO
Read full article: Woman charged after 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSOA 36-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting on Tuesday morning at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpage
Read full article: JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpageThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched its Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after the success of the Unsolved Crimes webpage.
‘Tallahassee has crept in’: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire funding
Read full article: ‘Tallahassee has crept in’: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire fundingA sweeping Florida property tax overhaul now headed to the November ballot is drawing growing concern from local leaders who warn it could reshape how cities and counties fund essential services like police, fire rescue and emergency response.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSO
Read full article: Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSONew details were released after a 27-year-old Twin Lakes Academy Middle School guard was arrested Friday and charged with lewd or lascivious conduct by an authority figure involving a student, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report reveals
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report revealsA newly released arrest report is shedding light on a deadly shooting at a Jacksonville motel that left a 40-year-old man dead.
2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSO
Read full article: 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSOOne man was hit in the arm, and another was hit in the back when a gun was fired Tuesday morning during a fight at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assault
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assaultThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday released body camera footage and 911 calls from the night officers shot a man charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery.
1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSO
Read full article: 1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSOOne of the suspected gunmen accused of killing a man who was found dead in a motel room on Friday has been captured, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville driveway
Read full article: Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville drivewayAn elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
15-year-old boy faces felonies after two attempted sexual assaults in Jacksonville
Read full article: 15-year-old boy faces felonies after two attempted sexual assaults in JacksonvilleA 15-year-old was arrested on multiple felony charges following two separate attempted sexual battery incidents in Jacksonville, one at a local park and another at a nearby apartment complex.
Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her death
Read full article: Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her deathA St. Johns County man turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, more than 17 months after his girlfriend was shot and killed on Christmas morning in 2024.
Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 cases
Read full article: Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 casesDisturbing new details are emerging in the case of a Jacksonville man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at his apartment, including a warning distributed to residents before his arrest.
Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concerns
Read full article: Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concernsThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distress
Read full article: Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distressThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at a hospital on Wednesday.
Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSO
Read full article: Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSOThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complex
Read full article: Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complexA tow truck driver fatally shot late Tuesday night while attempting to repossess a vehicle at an apartment complex has been identified by family members as Oliver Lopez.
JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle
Read full article: JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicleA tow truck driver was shot and killed late Tuesday night in Brentwood while attempting to repossess a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data shows
Read full article: Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data showsDrivers on Argyle Forest Boulevard are frustrated — and the numbers back them up. Residents near the Duval-Clay County line say the road has become a daily speedway, and crash data obtained by News4JAX shows collisions are piling up at some of the road’s busiest intersections.
Jacksonville man arrested for string of armed robberies at food trucks and restaurant: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested for string of armed robberies at food trucks and restaurant: JSOA Jacksonville man is facing a string of felony charges, after authorities say he and another man carried out a series of armed robberies targeting food trucks and a restaurant over three days in May.
‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSO
Read full article: ‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSOOfficer Jennifer Scott and her husband sat down with News4JAX anchor Joy Purdy for an in-depth interview about forgiveness, physical healing and the new role at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office that Scott says has helped her find her purpose after a near-fatal attack in 2023.
Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebration
Read full article: Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebrationAfter 15 years of greeting students with a friendly smile, Jacksonville Police Officer Willie Perry got a surprise he didn’t see coming. Staff and students at Parkwood Heights Elementary in Arlington surprised Perry Friday with a retirement celebration in his honor. News4Jax photojournalist Ben Schubert was there to capture the memorable moments.
Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red light
Read full article: Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red lightA 50-year-old Jacksonville man was killed in a crash at 103rd Street and the Interstate 295 northbound entrance ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near Walmart
Read full article: Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near WalmartThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released video detailing the events that happened during a hours-long standoff that ended with police shooting an armed man barricaded in a truck behind a Walmart on San Pablo Road.
40 cats removed from Southside home, 9 others found dead
Read full article: 40 cats removed from Southside home, 9 others found deadJacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a Southside home Friday after receiving a tip about a large number of cats on the property.
JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville BeachJacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives, working alongside Jacksonville Beach Police, arrested 25 people in three days as part of a targeted operation aimed at reducing the demand for prostitution and combating human trafficking.
3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.
Read full article: 3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.A 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing a murder charge after a shooting in a parking lot on Edgewood Avenue North left one man dead and another injured.
Witness describes moments after alleged attack in elevator involving man suspected in string of sexual assaults
Read full article: Witness describes moments after alleged attack in elevator involving man suspected in string of sexual assaultsA man suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women — several of them on consecutive days — is now in custody after an alleged attack inside an elevator at his apartment complex.
Video shows man accused of kicking in doors to multiple homes point gun at JSO officers before being shot
Read full article: Video shows man accused of kicking in doors to multiple homes point gun at JSO officers before being shotThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the footage of the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a man armed with a gun, who police said kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood.
Reports detail multiple traffic incidents during IRONMAN event, including JSO officer whose foot was run over
Read full article: Reports detail multiple traffic incidents during IRONMAN event, including JSO officer whose foot was run overMultiple traffic incidents are tied to the IRONMAN Jacksonville Triathlon on May 16, prompting responses by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including one in which an officer was injured, according to crash reports.
JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacks
Read full article: JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacksA Jacksonville man is facing a felony charge after police say he followed a woman into an elevator at a Southside apartment complex, pulled a knife and attempted to sexually batter her, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the Westside
Read full article: Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the WestsideA 62-year-old man is accused of manslaughter for his role in a deadly dog attack in 2024 on the Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attack
Read full article: ‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attackAfter surviving a brutal attack while on duty outside a Walmart on Philips Highway in 2023, Officer Jennifer Scott has endured physical, emotional, mental, professional and financial struggles.
JSO arrests suspected drunk driver who sped through IRONMAN Jacksonville near Five Points area
Read full article: JSO arrests suspected drunk driver who sped through IRONMAN Jacksonville near Five Points areaThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a suspected drunk driver who sped through the IRONMAN Jacksonville race near Five Points on Saturday, narrowly missing runners and bicyclists before officers stopped the vehicle. No one was injured.
Man shot by JSO charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, domestic battery
Read full article: Man shot by JSO charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, domestic batteryA Jacksonville man who was shot by police and arrested on Thursday was charged with first-degree kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic battery, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville man shot in leg at late-night party, police searching for suspects
Read full article: Jacksonville man shot in leg at late-night party, police searching for suspectsA Jacksonville man was hospitalized Saturday morning after he was shot in the leg during a confrontation at a party, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot by JSO in alleged hostage standoff had prior alcohol-related arrests, court records show
Read full article: Man shot by JSO in alleged hostage standoff had prior alcohol-related arrests, court records showThe man shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers after holding a woman and her infant hostage inside a Southside home had been arrested twice earlier this year on alcohol-related charges.
Man shot by officers after alleged hostage situation involving woman, infant in East Arlington: JSO
Read full article: Man shot by officers after alleged hostage situation involving woman, infant in East Arlington: JSOA man was shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and taken into custody Thursday night after police said he held a woman and her 9-month-old baby against their will for several hours, then pointed a handgun at officers in a wooded area.
Attorney for off-duty JSO officer accused in skate park takedown pleased after client cleared
Read full article: Attorney for off-duty JSO officer accused in skate park takedown pleased after client clearedThe attorney for an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who tackled a teenager at a local skate park said his client has been cleared after the State Attorney’s Office dropped a misdemeanor battery charge.
Man found fatally shot near Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man found fatally shot near Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was fatally shot near Parrish Cemetery Road and Normandy Boulevard on the Westside on Thursday morning.
News4JAX ride-along with JSO DUI Patrol on Cinco de Mayo ends with arrest
Read full article: News4JAX ride-along with JSO DUI Patrol on Cinco de Mayo ends with arrestAs revelers marked Cinco de Mayo with drinks and parties, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office stepped up patrols that Tuesday night, looking for impaired drivers.
Off-duty JSO officer cleared of battery charge after being caught on video slamming teen on ground at skate park
Read full article: Off-duty JSO officer cleared of battery charge after being caught on video slamming teen on ground at skate parkCharges have been dropped against an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who was captured on surveillance video slamming a teenager to the ground at a Jacksonville Beach skate park earlier this year.
Orange Park woman’s family alleges excessive force during Jacksonville traffic stop; JSO says arrest was within policy
Read full article: Orange Park woman’s family alleges excessive force during Jacksonville traffic stop; JSO says arrest was within policyThe family of an Orange Park woman said a traffic stop in Jacksonville while she was delivering food for DoorDash escalated into a violent confrontation with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies used excessive force. The sheriff’s office said its Internal Affairs Unit reviewed the incident and found the arrest and circumstances surrounding it were within policy.
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSO
Read full article: ‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSOJacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.
4 arrested in Lake City internet child exploitation sting operation, including Jacksonville man
Read full article: 4 arrested in Lake City internet child exploitation sting operation, including Jacksonville manFour men were arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation by Lake City Police Department detectives that targeted people who tried to exploit children online, the department said Tuesday.
JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland Acres
Read full article: JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland AcresA man was shot early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out inside a business near the intersection of Century Street and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO corrections officer arrested in Manatee County on attempted sexual battery charge
Read full article: JSO corrections officer arrested in Manatee County on attempted sexual battery chargeA 21-year-old corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested in Manatee County on an attempted sexual battery charge.
JSO safely locates woman with autism, last seen on Palm Breeze Road on the Southside
Read full article: JSO safely locates woman with autism, last seen on Palm Breeze Road on the SouthsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a woman with autism last seen Friday around 8 a.m. on Palm Breeze Road on the Southside.
‘It was intense’: Witness describes scenes as JSO surrounds barricaded man on San Pablo
Read full article: ‘It was intense’: Witness describes scenes as JSO surrounds barricaded man on San PabloA standoff involving an armed, suicidal man, identified as Samuel Waters Jr., lasted nearly eight hours on San Pablo Road in Jacksonville after family members reported his intentions to police.
JSO seeking information after woman seen being put into vehicle on Blanding Blvd. in ‘suspicious incident’
Read full article: JSO seeking information after woman seen being put into vehicle on Blanding Blvd. in ‘suspicious incident’A man was caught on surveillance video Thursday afternoon picking up a woman and carrying her to a white vehicle in broad daylight on Blanding Boulevard, prompting the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to seek the public’s help in ensuring her safety.
JSO releases bodycam footage in deadly police-involved shooting of wanted man in Julington Creek
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam footage in deadly police-involved shooting of wanted man in Julington CreekThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage that captured the deadly shooting of a man wanted in connection with a separate deadly Westside shooting that happened in April.
2 people found dead inside Beach Haven home near San Pablo Parkway: JSO
Read full article: 2 people found dead inside Beach Haven home near San Pablo Parkway: JSOTwo people were found dead Wednesday night after officers responded to a reported battery on Crossview Drive, near San Pablo Parkway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Hours-long standoff with armed man barricaded in a truck behind Walmart on San Pablo ends in police shooting
Read full article: Hours-long standoff with armed man barricaded in a truck behind Walmart on San Pablo ends in police shootingAn hours-long standoff between Jacksonville police and an armed man barricaded in a truck behind a Walmart on San Pablo Road ended Wednesday night when SWAT officers used gas to force him out, resulting in police shooting the suspect after he came out holding weapons.
JSO corrections officer rebuilds Dollar General shooting memorial with help from family
Read full article: JSO corrections officer rebuilds Dollar General shooting memorial with help from familyA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer and her family rebuilt the memorial that commemorates the three victims of the racially motivated shooting at the Dollar General on Kings Road.
Neighbors share concerns after man shot, killed by police steps from their front doors, bullet holes left in homes
Read full article: Neighbors share concerns after man shot, killed by police steps from their front doors, bullet holes left in homesA woman who was home Monday night when police fatally shot a man in the front yard she shares with her neighbor said she thought fireworks were going off—until she looked outside.
Man armed with gun who kicked in doors of 4 homes shot, killed after confronting officers, JSO says
Read full article: Man armed with gun who kicked in doors of 4 homes shot, killed after confronting officers, JSO saysA man police say was armed with a gun when he kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Southside late Monday night was eventually shot and killed by officers after he confronted them, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Service dog owned by military vet helps sniff out marijuana brick that washed ashore at Hanna Park
Read full article: Service dog owned by military vet helps sniff out marijuana brick that washed ashore at Hanna ParkA routine dog walk at Hanna Park turned into an unexpected drug discovery — and the nose behind it belonged to a service dog owned by a Jacksonville man.
Man shot in chest during argument in Arlington; JSO searching for suspect
Read full article: Man shot in chest during argument in Arlington; JSO searching for suspectA man in his early 20’s is in non-life-threatening condition after getting shot in the chest, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘We gave them a proper burial’: Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony charges
Read full article: ‘We gave them a proper burial’: Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony chargesA Westside Jacksonville woman is facing 11 felony animal cruelty charges after police said she intentionally drove over a group of baby ducklings earlier this week, killing them.
Woman ‘intentionally’ runs over group of baby ducklings because they ’made a mess in her yard’: JSO
Read full article: Woman ‘intentionally’ runs over group of baby ducklings because they ’made a mess in her yard’: JSOA 64-year-old Jacksonville woman faced 11 felony charges after Jacksonville police said she used her vehicle to intentionally run over a group of baby ducklings.
Woman describes killing man with hammer, testifies that he molested her for years as a child
Read full article: Woman describes killing man with hammer, testifies that he molested her for years as a childA 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 Thursday.
Jacksonville man sentenced to 15 years for shooting security guard at illegal gambling operation in 2023
Read full article: Jacksonville man sentenced to 15 years for shooting security guard at illegal gambling operation in 2023A Jacksonville man accused of shooting a security guard at an illegal gambling operation in August 2023 was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree felony murder and armed robbery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville woman arrested on 12 animal cruelty counts after 9 dogs, 3 cats seized
Read full article: Jacksonville woman arrested on 12 animal cruelty counts after 9 dogs, 3 cats seizedA 42-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after animal care officers seized nine dogs and three cats from a home and accused her of multiple counts of animal cruelty, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Man killed in 3-vehicle crash on Schindler Drive in Jacksonville
Read full article: Man killed in 3-vehicle crash on Schindler Drive in JacksonvilleA man in his mid-20s was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in the 6900 block of Schindler Drive, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘The best part of me’: Mother seeks answers years after son found dead in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘The best part of me’: Mother seeks answers years after son found dead in JacksonvilleMore than five years after her son was found dead on the side of a Jacksonville road, a local mother is still searching for answers — and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Man wanted in connection to deadly Westside shooting shot and killed after confrontation with police in Julington Creek
Read full article: Man wanted in connection to deadly Westside shooting shot and killed after confrontation with police in Julington CreekA man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting earlier Wednesday was shot and killed by Jacksonville police after he opened fire on officers attempting to arrest him in Julington Creek, authorities said.
Man shot at Northwest Jacksonville motel; police still searching for suspect
Read full article: Man shot at Northwest Jacksonville motel; police still searching for suspectA man was hospitalized after being shot at a Northwest Jacksonville motel early Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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.
