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Chief Alan Parker, left, speaks about a shooting Sunday night. March 30, 2025, at an apartment complex on Toledo Road. Joining him is Undersheriff Shawn Coursey. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
March 31, 2025

Man dies after police shoot him at Toledo Road apartments

Jacksonville police said Alquan V. Suydam, 28, pointed a gun at them after they were called to a domestic disturbance.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin plants a row of purple flags in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Sept. 29, 2023. Each flag represented a victim of domestic abuse who filed an injunction against their abuser. | Dan Scanlan
October 4, 2024

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Domestic violence is down

Domestic violence homicides were down in Duval last year.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin speaks during the kickoff of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Flanking her are Kellie Franklin of St. Johns County's Betty Griffin Center and Julia Edwards of Clay County's Quigley House. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2024

Duval’s domestic violence homicides hit 8-year low

Advocates say much work remains as they kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin plants a row of purple flags in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Sept. 29, 2023. Each flag represented a victim of domestic abuse who filed an injunction against their abuser. | Dan Scanlan
October 2, 2023

Domestic abuse kills 19 for second straight year

The numbers were included in a report released Monday as police and Hubbard House officials recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…

By Dan Scanlan

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