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November 21, 2023

Corrections officer charged with DUI manslaughter

Corrections Officer Cashius Barry Edwards hit another vehicle and killed the driver, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.

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November 8, 2023

City will pay $200,000 for FAMU student killed by police

Jamee Johnson, a Florida A&M student, was shot to death during a traffic stop in 2019.

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October 24, 2023

Faith leaders work to keep houses of worship safe

Two meetings this week united faith leaders, government and law enforcement in the face of rising violence.

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October 24, 2023

Jacksonville cop accused of driving drunk in cruiser

Officer Justin Francis Marino was suspended without pay and faces possible termination, Sheriff T.K. Waters said.

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October 4, 2023

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office defends anti-riot law

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups, including the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville.

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October 1, 2023

Video of Le’Keian Woods’ arrest by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sparks outrage

Community members are protesting the beating of a man in Jacksonville police custody.

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September 29, 2023

Amid surge in violence, MAD DADS prepares to ‘Ride for Life’

The group’s 16th annual Motorcycle Ride for Life will cover 13 miles from Baymeadows Road to Edgewood Avenue South.

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September 29, 2023

Sheriff’s Office drops unreliable cocaine testing kit

After more than a decade, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has stopped using a field testing kit for cocaine because it gives false positives.

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September 13, 2023

Sheriff’s Office unit moving to Florida Blue tower

The Homeland Security Division is currently housed at 711 N. Liberty St., in a building that is too small for its growing staff.

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August 23, 2023

Auto thefts soar in Duval; group of children arrested

Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have skyrocketed in Duval County as they have across the country. Seven youngsters, ages 10 to 15, have been arrested locally.

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