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A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

Read full article: A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived just fine without injured wide receiver George Pickens.

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Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

Read full article: Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

Russell Wilson shook off his first interception in 11 months and hit trade-deadline pickup Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown with less than 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 28-27 comeback victory over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.

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Jets trade wide receiver Mike Williams to Steelers for a fifth-round draft pick next year

Read full article: Jets trade wide receiver Mike Williams to Steelers for a fifth-round draft pick next year

Mike Williams struggled to establish a rapport with Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets.

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NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

Read full article: NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place.

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Newly acquired wide receiver Davante Adams expects to play for Jets on Sunday night vs. Steelers

Read full article: Newly acquired wide receiver Davante Adams expects to play for Jets on Sunday night vs. Steelers

Davante Adams expects to make his debut for the New York Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.

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Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East

Read full article: Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to beat the New York Jets 23-20 and take control of the AFC East.

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Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0

Read full article: Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0

Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmaker

Read full article: Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmaker

The New York Jets have signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams to a one-year contract.

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Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

Read full article: Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

A medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems.

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City of Jacksonville to pay $200K to settle lawsuit stemming from deadly JSO shooting of FAMU student: report

Read full article: City of Jacksonville to pay $200K to settle lawsuit stemming from deadly JSO shooting of FAMU student: report

The City of Jacksonville has agreed to pay $200,000 to the family of a college student killed by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer during a 2019 traffic stop, local media outlet The Tributary reported on Wednesday.

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Powerful political player was under investigation in ‘bizarre’ scheme involving Taylor Swift tickets before suicide: SAO

Read full article: Powerful political player was under investigation in ‘bizarre’ scheme involving Taylor Swift tickets before suicide: SAO

A powerful political player in Jacksonville who took his own life in an Atlantic Beach parking lot last year was under investigation for a “bizarre and fraudulent scheme” involving the promise of Taylor Swift tickets at the time of his death, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

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Chargers' Mike Williams tore his left ACL during Sunday's win, MRI reveals

Read full article: Chargers' Mike Williams tore his left ACL during Sunday's win, MRI reveals

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident

Read full article: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident

Former NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction accident two weeks ago and later put on a ventilator, has died at the age of 36.

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Family of former Jacksonville Sheriff sues senior living facility that was caring for his late grandmother

Read full article: Family of former Jacksonville Sheriff sues senior living facility that was caring for his late grandmother

The family of former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams is suing a Southpoint senior living facility.

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Gators Breakdown: OL Mike Williams commits | Visit recap | Bowens flips, Simmons doesn’t

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: OL Mike Williams commits | Visit recap | Bowens flips, Simmons doesn’t

Florida grabs their first offensive line recruit for the class of 2024.

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Deegan calls new mayoral attack ad ‘racially insensitive’; Davis doubles down on claim she wants to defund JSO

Read full article: Deegan calls new mayoral attack ad ‘racially insensitive’; Davis doubles down on claim she wants to defund JSO

The ad approved by Republican candidate Daniel Davis accuses his Democratic opponent Donna Deegan of attending all the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Jacksonville after the 2020 death of George Floyd.

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Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officers

Read full article: Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officers

Three city-wide offices that would have been on the ballot in the 2023 city of Jacksonville elections have already been decided, because only one candidate qualified for each office. All three are Republicans, and will begin their terms July 1.

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Staley looks ahead to Chargers' offseason after tough exit

Read full article: Staley looks ahead to Chargers' offseason after tough exit

Brandon Staley’s status that he would remain coach of the Los Angeles Chargers was a source of debate among fans and commentators during the past two weeks.

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Staley to return as Chargers coach; Lombardi fired as OC

Read full article: Staley to return as Chargers coach; Lombardi fired as OC

Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach.

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Chargers’ WR Williams downgraded to out with back fracture

Read full article: Chargers’ WR Williams downgraded to out with back fracture

Mike Williams will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ AFC wild-card round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a lower back fracture.

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Lakesha Burton says she won’t be running for sheriff again in 2023

Read full article: Lakesha Burton says she won’t be running for sheriff again in 2023

Lakesha Burton, the former assistant chief for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who previously ran for sheriff in 2022, said she won’t be running again in 2023.

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4 big local stories in 2022: Shark, storms, sheriffs & series of motions in high-profile case

Read full article: 4 big local stories in 2022: Shark, storms, sheriffs & series of motions in high-profile case

News4JAX is taking a look back at some of the most unforgettable stories of 2022.

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Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17

Read full article: Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17

Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed Chargers defense got the best of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa as Los Angeles beat Miami 23-17.

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I-TEAM: High-profile political donor, who was found dead Thursday, had access card to JSO headquarters

Read full article: I-TEAM: High-profile political donor, who was found dead Thursday, had access card to JSO headquarters

Kent Stermon, who was not employed by the Sheriff’s Office, was given an access card to JSO headquarters for the past five years -- at the same time, he was donating thousands to GOP candidates, including former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams.

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Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27

Read full article: Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27

Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31 seconds remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 to stay atop the AFC.

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Jacksonville Sheriff Pat Ivey announces retirement as T.K. Waters prepares to take over agency on Sunday

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Pat Ivey announces retirement as T.K. Waters prepares to take over agency on Sunday

Jacksonville Sheriff Pat Ivey is set to step down as Sheriff-elect T.K. Waters prepares to take over the agency this Sunday.

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Aaron Rodgers, Packers in desperate mode facing Titans

Read full article: Aaron Rodgers, Packers in desperate mode facing Titans

Aaron Rodgers has won plenty of games throughout his career so it’s no surprise he’s been successful on Thursday nights, going 11-5.

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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Read full article: FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Can we finally start Tony Pollard.

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Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win

Read full article: Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win

Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.

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Jacksonville sheriff candidates are breaking records with millions in fundraising. Who are their top donors?

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates are breaking records with millions in fundraising. Who are their top donors?

Millions of dollars have poured into the highly competitive race to become the next sheriff of Jacksonville.

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Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown

Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.

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Former Sheriff Mike Williams expected to head up FDLE Jacksonville office: sources

Read full article: Former Sheriff Mike Williams expected to head up FDLE Jacksonville office: sources

Mike Williams is expected to be tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis to head up the regional Florida Department of Law Enforcement office in Jacksonville, according to sources.

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With 2 candidates decided, what’s next in the race for Jacksonville sheriff?

Read full article: With 2 candidates decided, what’s next in the race for Jacksonville sheriff?

On Tuesday, Republican T.K. Waters walked away with the most votes, but it was enough (50%, plus one vote) to be declared the winner. That sent him and second-place finisher Lakesha Burton, a Democrat, into a runoff.

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Special election: Who will be Jacksonville’s next sheriff?

Read full article: Special election: Who will be Jacksonville’s next sheriff?

One of the key races on the ballot in Duval County on Tuesday is the special election for Jacksonville sheriff.

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UNF poll: Waters narrowly ahead of Burton in race for sheriff

Read full article: UNF poll: Waters narrowly ahead of Burton in race for sheriff

In a University of North Florida poll of likely voters in the upcoming Florida primary, respondents were asked about the special election to elect a new Jacksonville sheriff following Mike Williams’ resignation in June amid controversy over his residency in Nassau County.

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Sheriff Debate Analysis: Who did the best job getting their message out?

Read full article: Sheriff Debate Analysis: Who did the best job getting their message out?

After the five candidates who want to tackle Jacksonville's biggest law enforcement issues squared off Wednesday night on Channel 4, an analyst with the Jacksonville Public Policy Institute shared what he considered the biggest takeaways from the debate.

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AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extension

Read full article: AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extension

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign DK Metcalf to a three-year contract extension worth up to $72 million and $58 million guaranteed.

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Jacksonville Sheriff

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T.K. Waters and Lakesha Burton, both recently retired from leadership positions in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, won the most votes in August’s five-way first election to elect a replacement for Sheriff Mike Williams. But since neither candidate earned more than 50% of the vote, the top two advanced to the November general election.

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‘We owe it to the public to be transparent’: Sheriff candidate Wayne Clark promises to release body camera footage

Read full article: ‘We owe it to the public to be transparent’: Sheriff candidate Wayne Clark promises to release body camera footage

Democrat Wayne Clark has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement -- both with corrections and patrols -- and served 30 of those years with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Sheriff candidate T.K. Waters makes rare public appearance, answers single question

Read full article: Sheriff candidate T.K. Waters makes rare public appearance, answers single question

In about a month and a half – Jacksonville voters will go to the polls to elect a new sheriff. There are five candidates in the race. Four of them have been very out front with reporters in their campaigns. But one of the leading candidates – Republican T.K. Waters – appears to be avoiding our cameras.

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All 5 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff have qualified, elections officials say

Read full article: All 5 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff have qualified, elections officials say

Six candidates had announced they were running for Jacksonville sheriff – but that number was down to five Friday after Mat Nemeth withdrew from the race and tossed his endorsement to JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. Waters.

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JSO Sheriff Pat Ivey announces several personnel changes as part of his administration

Read full article: JSO Sheriff Pat Ivey announces several personnel changes as part of his administration

Sheriff Pat Ivey was sworn into office on Saturday, and wasted no time announcing personnel changes as part of the transition to his administration.

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Pat Ivey sworn in as Jacksonville sheriff after retirement of Mike Williams

Read full article: Pat Ivey sworn in as Jacksonville sheriff after retirement of Mike Williams

In a private ceremony, Pat Ivey was sworn in Saturday as the sixth sheriff to serve Jacksonville since consolidation.

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Sheriff Mike Williams’ 31 years with JSO ends Friday with retirement amid controversy

Read full article: Sheriff Mike Williams’ 31 years with JSO ends Friday with retirement amid controversy

Mike Williams will end more than three decades with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with his retirement Friday -- a year before the end of his second term as the city’s sheriff.

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Jacksonville City Council approves a special election for sheriff on Aug. 23

Read full article: Jacksonville City Council approves a special election for sheriff on Aug. 23

As expected, every city council member voted yes to approve the special election, but council members also had questions for General Counsel Jason Teal. Some wondering why the city’s top lawyer is saying the sheriff did not vacate the office until four days ago, June 2, when it was clear he moved out of Jacksonville a year ago.

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Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teams

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teams

Governor DeSantis announced a $10 million budget allocation to support all eight of Florida's search and rescue teams.

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Gov. DeSantis says Undersheriff Pat Ivey will be interim sheriff, endorsed T.K. Waters in election

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says Undersheriff Pat Ivey will be interim sheriff, endorsed T.K. Waters in election

Jacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.

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Gov. DeSantis appoints Undersheriff Pat Ivey as interim sheriff, endorsses T.K. Waters in election

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis appoints Undersheriff Pat Ivey as interim sheriff, endorsses T.K. Waters in election

Jacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.

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Some question residency requirement, others say sheriff should live in Duval County

Read full article: Some question residency requirement, others say sheriff should live in Duval County

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams holds that position until he retires on June 10.

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T.K. Waters says he plans to soon retire from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Read full article: T.K. Waters says he plans to soon retire from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

In a statement obtained Friday by News4JAX, T.K. Waters, chief of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, said he plans to retire from JSO in the coming weeks.

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A look at how Florida governors handled sheriff appointments in the recent past

Read full article: A look at how Florida governors handled sheriff appointments in the recent past

News4JAX looks back at how Florida governors have handled sheriff appointments in the recent past.

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‘A major curveball’: With Williams announcing retirement, challenges emerge in race for Jacksonville sheriff

Read full article: ‘A major curveball’: With Williams announcing retirement, challenges emerge in race for Jacksonville sheriff

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Thursday announced his sudden retirement amid controversy about a recent move from Duval to Nassau County. Meantime, six people had previously announced their intentions to run for sheriff in spring 2023 during the general election, which follows the special elections later this year.

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TELL US: Did Sheriff Williams do the right thing by announcing his retirement?

Read full article: TELL US: Did Sheriff Williams do the right thing by announcing his retirement?

Thursday morning, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announced his retirement effective June 10.

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Mike Williams: In his own words and his career of service

Read full article: Mike Williams: In his own words and his career of service

For seven years – Mike Williams served as Jacksonville’s Sheriff. He’s been with the department for 31 years.

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Jacksonville sheriff vacated office when he moved to Nassau County, city lawyer’s draft opinion says

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff vacated office when he moved to Nassau County, city lawyer’s draft opinion says

The lawyer for the city of Jacksonville drafted what would have been a legally binding opinion that found Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams vacated his office when he moved from Duval County to Nassau County last year.

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Mixed reaction from Jacksonville residents on Sheriff Williams retirement announcement

Read full article: Mixed reaction from Jacksonville residents on Sheriff Williams retirement announcement

Many people in Jacksonville are telling News4JAX they feel Mike Williams made the right decision in announcing an early retirement.

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Jacksonville sheriff candidates react to Mike Williams’ sudden retirement

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates react to Mike Williams’ sudden retirement

Right now, there are six candidates who are running in the 2023 election and now they may have to gear up for a special election in just a couple of months.

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Jacksonville’s sheriff is stepping down over residency issue. What happens now?

Read full article: Jacksonville’s sheriff is stepping down over residency issue. What happens now?

At the end of next week, Jacksonville will no longer have a sheriff after current Sheriff Mike Williams retires.

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Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement amid residency controversy

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement amid residency controversy

JSO Sheriff Mike Williams has announced his retirement Thursday morning. His letter says he is retiring June 10.

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General counsel won’t answer residency issue after Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement

Read full article: General counsel won’t answer residency issue after Sheriff Mike Williams announces retirement

City Council President Sam Newby, who had requested the opinion from general counsel’s office, withdrew his request after Williams announced Thursday that he will retire June 10.

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Some are calling for Sheriff Mike Williams to pay back his salary and more to taxpayers

Read full article: Some are calling for Sheriff Mike Williams to pay back his salary and more to taxpayers

While the city’s general counsel mulls over the looming legal issues surrounding Sheriff Williams’ move to Nassau County, there are calls for his salary and retirement to be paid back to the taxpayers if lawyers determine Williams vacated his seat last spring.

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Mayor Curry on Sheriff Williams: ‘People can debate the residency thing. Don’t start saying the guy has been absent’

Read full article: Mayor Curry on Sheriff Williams: ‘People can debate the residency thing. Don’t start saying the guy has been absent’

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams was originally scheduled to be at a news conference Wednesday that spotlighted ways to be safe during a hurricane, but instead, JSO’s undersheriff attended the meeting alongside the mayor.

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Jacksonville man asks court to get involved in Sheriff Williams’ residency issue

Read full article: Jacksonville man asks court to get involved in Sheriff Williams’ residency issue

The charter for the consolidated city of Jacksonville has come under scrutiny in the past several days — specifically the section about the sheriff.

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2023 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff share thoughts on Mike Williams’ residency in Nassau County

Read full article: 2023 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff share thoughts on Mike Williams’ residency in Nassau County

Sheriff Mike Williams has about one year left in his term. However, if it is found that he vacated his office already, we could see a new top cop sooner with a special election.

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General Counsel has until Thursday at 2 p.m. to give legal opinion on JSO Sheriff Mike Williams residency

Read full article: General Counsel has until Thursday at 2 p.m. to give legal opinion on JSO Sheriff Mike Williams residency

Sheriff Mike Williams faces questions about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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TELL US: What do you think about Sheriff Mike Williams living in Nassau County?

Read full article: TELL US: What do you think about Sheriff Mike Williams living in Nassau County?

TELL US: What do you think about Sheriff Mike Williams living in Nassau County?

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Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams answers questions about moving to Nassau County

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams answers questions about moving to Nassau County

Sheriff Mike Williams answered reporters questions Monday about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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City Council President wants legal opinion about Sheriff’s residency

Read full article: City Council President wants legal opinion about Sheriff’s residency

City Council President Sam Newby wants a legal opinion from the General Council by 5 p.m. Wednesday. It’s unclear if the General Counsel will have it completed by then but that’s what Newby requested in a letter he sent.

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to know

Read full article: Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to know

The Jacksonville Jazz Fest is back for yet another star-studded event sure to draw countless visitors with events spreading out over several days through downtown. City leaders have outlined what you need to know as you plan your day. That includes navigating the traffic.

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By the numbers: How much money candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have raised so far

Read full article: By the numbers: How much money candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have raised so far

We’re getting an idea of where candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff stand with their fundraising now that they’ve reported how much money they collected in April.

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Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff

Read full article: Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff

With less than twelve months to go before Jacksonville voters go to the polls to choose their next mayor, sheriff and other city leaders, candidates for the top offices continue building their campaign war chests, with March fundraising numbers being reported this week.

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Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams ‘not interested’ in FDLE commissioner position

Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams ‘not interested’ in FDLE commissioner position

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Wednesday responded to reports that he could take over the Florida Department of Law Enforcement now that the current commissioner is resigning early.

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ICARE plans to take pitch for adult citation program to candidates for sheriff

Read full article: ICARE plans to take pitch for adult citation program to candidates for sheriff

A Jacksonville community group that had planned to meet Monday with Sheriff Mike Williams might be moving on, taking its pitch for an adult citation program to the candidates who want to be the city’s next sheriff.

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As free agency looms, a look at what Jaguars need to do to improve

Read full article: As free agency looms, a look at what Jaguars need to do to improve

The NFL's new league year begins on March 16 at 4 p.m. That means the official start of free agency. How do the Jaguars look entering that stretch and who are some players they could target?

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NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

Read full article: NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

The NFL’s salary cap for 2022 will be $208.2 million — a healthy increase from the previous, pandemic-impacted years.

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ICARE faith leaders meet, set date to meet with Jacksonville sheriff

Read full article: ICARE faith leaders meet, set date to meet with Jacksonville sheriff

After six months of trying to meet with Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, a citywide group of faith leaders has a date set.

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Sheriff Mike Williams: Crime continues to decline in Jacksonville

Read full article: Sheriff Mike Williams: Crime continues to decline in Jacksonville

The overall reports of crime seem huge — in 2021, there were more than 31,000 calls for service in Duval County. But compare that to almost 33,000 in 2020 and more than 36,000 in 2019.

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15 human trafficking victims, including 5 children, rescued in 2021, JSO says

Read full article: 15 human trafficking victims, including 5 children, rescued in 2021, JSO says

More than a dozen people, including children, were rescued from human trafficking in 2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.

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Jacksonville sheriff: Trio distributed up to 30 kilos of cocaine per week

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff: Trio distributed up to 30 kilos of cocaine per week

An investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Major Case Narcotics Unit aimed at dismantling a local drug trafficking organizations has netted 27 felony arrests, Sheriff Mike Williams revealed during a Thursday news conference.

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Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

Read full article: Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on Feb. 10 at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

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The Latest: AFC playoffs come into focus, two spots remain

Read full article: The Latest: AFC playoffs come into focus, two spots remain

The AFC playoff picture came into focus with four teams clinching postseason berths Sunday.

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Here’s how much $ candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have gathered so far

Read full article: Here’s how much $ candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have gathered so far

The candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff continue raising thousands of dollars in their campaigns. The first local election is still more than 15 months away.

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Former firefighter, Amazon worker among men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors

Read full article: Former firefighter, Amazon worker among men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.

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26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors, Jacksonville sheriff says

Read full article: 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors, Jacksonville sheriff says

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.

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Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers

Read full article: Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers

Justin Herbert threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams with 2:17 remaining and the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-37 on Sunday night.

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2023 Jacksonville mayoral, sheriff races on pace for record fundraising

Read full article: 2023 Jacksonville mayoral, sheriff races on pace for record fundraising

New numbers show the money raised so far in the 2023 elections for Jacksonville’s next mayor and sheriff.

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Lake City police chief resigns after 12 years

Read full article: Lake City police chief resigns after 12 years

Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore has handed in her resignation.

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Councilmember Boylan quits committee aimed at improving police, community relations

Read full article: Councilmember Boylan quits committee aimed at improving police, community relations

In a surprise move, Jacksonville City Councilman Michael Boylan on Monday announced his resignation as Vice-Chair of the Safer Together Committee.

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‘Failure to communicate’: Questions raised at Safer Together meeting Friday about why sheriff wasn’t on hand

Read full article: ‘Failure to communicate’: Questions raised at Safer Together meeting Friday about why sheriff wasn’t on hand

Efforts to create a Citizen Review Board (CRB) to investigate complaints against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including police-involved shootings, may be taking a detour.

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New player in Jacksonville sheriff’s race gets key endorsements

Read full article: New player in Jacksonville sheriff’s race gets key endorsements

The election for the next Jacksonville sheriff isn’t until 2023, but on Tuesday Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and Congressman John Rutherford threw their weight behind Republican candidate T.K. Waters.

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Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

Austin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.

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K9s For Warriors receives ‘Back the Blue’ award, donates Station Dog to JSO

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The men and women who work for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will find some welcome relief from the stress and anxiety that come with the job -- thanks to a newly “hired” co-worker.

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Chargers rally to beat turnover-prone Chiefs 30-24 in KC

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Justin Herbert’s touchdown toss to Mike Williams with 32 seconds to go lifted the Los Angeles Chargers to a 30-24 victory over the Chiefs.

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Zuerlein makes 56-yarder on last play, Cowboys beat Chargers

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Greg Zuerlein connected on a 56-yard field goal as time expired to give the Dallas Cowboys a 20-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Cummings adds name to list for 2023 Jacksonville sheriff race

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The crowded race for Jacksonville sheriff in 2023 got another new name this week when Democrat Tony Cummings threw his hat in the ring.

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New report criticizes JSO’s relationship with Black residents, calls for citizen review board

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A call for reform at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

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Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penalties.

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Jacksonville, Clay County sheriffs have no immediate plans to require COVID-19 vaccine

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At least eleven first responders in our area have died of COVID-19.

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Police know name of gunman who shot 2 inside Hyatt hotet

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Sheriff Mike Williams said Tuesday that they know who fired the shots that injured two people Saturday night inside the bathroom by Morton’s Steakhouse in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

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And then there were 4: Waters files to run for Jacksonville sheriff

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The field for the Jacksonville sheriff’s race just got a little bit more crowded.

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