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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 28-27Russell 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.
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 WilliamsThe NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place.
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. SteelersDavante Adams expects to make his debut for the New York Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.
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 EastJosh 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.
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 5-0Andrew 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.
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 playmakerThe New York Jets have signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams to a one-year contract.
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 saysA medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems.
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: reportThe 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.
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: SAOA 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.
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 accidentFormer 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.
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 grandmotherThe family of former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams is suing a Southpoint senior living facility.
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 JSOThe 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.
Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officers
Read full article: Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officersThree 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.
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 2023Lakesha 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.
Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17
Read full article: Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17Justin 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.
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 headquartersKent 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.
Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27
Read full article: Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27Patrick 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.
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 SundayJacksonville Sheriff Pat Ivey is set to step down as Sheriff-elect T.K. Waters prepares to take over the agency this Sunday.
Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win
Read full article: Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT winDustin 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.
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.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownPatrick 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.
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: sourcesMike 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.
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.
UNF poll: Waters narrowly ahead of Burton in race for sheriff
Read full article: UNF poll: Waters narrowly ahead of Burton in race for sheriffIn 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.
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.
AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extension
Read full article: AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extensionTwo 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.
Jacksonville Sheriff
Read full article: Jacksonville SheriffT.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.
‘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 footageDemocrat 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.
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 questionIn 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.
All 5 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff have qualified, elections officials say
Read full article: All 5 candidates for Jacksonville sheriff have qualified, elections officials saySix 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.
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 administrationSheriff Pat Ivey was sworn into office on Saturday, and wasted no time announcing personnel changes as part of the transition to his administration.
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 controversyMike 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.
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. 23As 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.
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 electionJacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.
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 electionJacksonville city leaders will meet Monday at City Hall to discuss the next step in replacing Sheriff Mike Williams.
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 OfficeIn 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.
‘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 sheriffJacksonville 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.
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 saysThe 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.
Mixed reaction from Jacksonville residents on Sheriff Williams retirement announcement
Read full article: Mixed reaction from Jacksonville residents on Sheriff Williams retirement announcementMany people in Jacksonville are telling News4JAX they feel Mike Williams made the right decision in announcing an early retirement.
Jacksonville sheriff candidates react to Mike Williams’ sudden retirement
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates react to Mike Williams’ sudden retirementRight 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.
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 retirementCity 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.
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 taxpayersWhile 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.
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.
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 issueThe charter for the consolidated city of Jacksonville has come under scrutiny in the past several days — specifically the section about the sheriff.
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 CountySheriff 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.
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 residencySheriff Mike Williams faces questions about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams answers questions about moving to Nassau County
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams answers questions about moving to Nassau CountySheriff Mike Williams answered reporters questions Monday about living in Nassau County for the past year while serving as sheriff of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
City Council President wants legal opinion about Sheriff’s residency
Read full article: City Council President wants legal opinion about Sheriff’s residencyCity 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.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to know
Read full article: Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to knowThe 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.
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 farWe’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.
Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff
Read full article: Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriffWith 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.
Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams ‘not interested’ in FDLE commissioner position
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams ‘not interested’ in FDLE commissioner positionJacksonville 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.
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 sheriffA 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.
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 improveThe 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?
Sheriff Mike Williams: Crime continues to decline in Jacksonville
Read full article: Sheriff Mike Williams: Crime continues to decline in JacksonvilleThe 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.
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 saysMore than a dozen people, including children, were rescued from human trafficking in 2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.
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 weekAn 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.
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 farThe 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.
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 minorsJacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.
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 saysJacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Tuesday announced the arrests of 26 men accused of online solicitation of sex from minors.
Councilmember Boylan quits committee aimed at improving police, community relations
Read full article: Councilmember Boylan quits committee aimed at improving police, community relationsIn a surprise move, Jacksonville City Councilman Michael Boylan on Monday announced his resignation as Vice-Chair of the Safer Together Committee.
‘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 handEfforts 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.
New player in Jacksonville sheriff’s race gets key endorsements
Read full article: New player in Jacksonville sheriff’s race gets key endorsementsThe 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.
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over BrownsAustin 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.
K9s For Warriors receives ‘Back the Blue’ award, donates Station Dog to JSO
Read full article: K9s For Warriors receives ‘Back the Blue’ award, donates Station Dog to JSOThe 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.
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Read full article: Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16Justin 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.
Police know name of gunman who shot 2 inside Hyatt hotet
Read full article: Police know name of gunman who shot 2 inside Hyatt hotetSheriff 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.