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Deputies searching for missing 10-year-old in Nassau County

Read full article: Deputies searching for missing 10-year-old in Nassau County

Malachi Parker was last seen around 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning at his home on Bridgewater Drive in Yulee.

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Man, 41, accused of stabbing three people after fight breaks out in Nassau County: sheriff’s office

Read full article: Man, 41, accused of stabbing three people after fight breaks out in Nassau County: sheriff’s office

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 41-year-old man Wednesday night who is accused of stabbing three people after a fight broke out.

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Nassau County man accused of killing family in 2021 pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison

Read full article: Nassau County man accused of killing family in 2021 pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison

A man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home in 2021 has pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.

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Man accused of punching woman who drove him to Florida, stealing her cellphone on I-95 in Yulee

Read full article: Man accused of punching woman who drove him to Florida, stealing her cellphone on I-95 in Yulee

A man was arrested after being accused of assaulting a woman on Sunday on Interstate 95 in Yulee, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man arrested in Nassau County following 7-hour search accused of stabbing 53-year-old 9 times

Read full article: Man arrested in Nassau County following 7-hour search accused of stabbing 53-year-old 9 times

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it found the man it was looking for after an incident on Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office searching for man after incident in Fernandina Beach

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office searching for man after incident in Fernandina Beach

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man after an incident on Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach.

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Nassau County couple faces child neglect charges after 5-week-old rushed to hospital with several leg fractures: NCSO

Read full article: Nassau County couple faces child neglect charges after 5-week-old rushed to hospital with several leg fractures: NCSO

A Nassau County couple was arrested on child neglect charges following an investigation into an incident involving a 5-week-old infant in November.

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11-year-old arrested in Nassau County, accused of making threats against school

Read full article: 11-year-old arrested in Nassau County, accused of making threats against school

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 11-year-old student on two felony charges: written threats to kill and disturbing lawful assembly with a credible threat.

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‘Ugly Betty,’ Hallmark movie star arrested, accused of spitting on people, pulling woman’s hair in Nassau County

Read full article: ‘Ugly Betty,’ Hallmark movie star arrested, accused of spitting on people, pulling woman’s hair in Nassau County

A 53-year-old television star was arrested after an altercation in a Nassau County bar early Thursday morning.

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All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic

Read full article: All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.

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LIVE: I-95, US-17 closed in both directions in Nassau County due to icy conditions

Read full article: LIVE: I-95, US-17 closed in both directions in Nassau County due to icy conditions

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.

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All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic

Read full article: All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.

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Ex-Nassau County Deputy arrested, accused of abusing 4-year-old nonverbal autistic child

Read full article: Ex-Nassau County Deputy arrested, accused of abusing 4-year-old nonverbal autistic child

A Correction Deputy with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Tuesday on child abuse charges.

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Former Nassau County deputy accused of using ‘unnecessary and unjustified’ force on intoxicated person

Read full article: Former Nassau County deputy accused of using ‘unnecessary and unjustified’ force on intoxicated person

A former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested and accused of battery and using “unnecessary and unjustified” force on an intoxicated person, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department (NCSD).

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JSO officer facing life in prison received written reprimands after complaints from agency employees

Read full article: JSO officer facing life in prison received written reprimands after complaints from agency employees

Brian Housend, 42, is accused of harassing and threatening a woman that he was once in a relationship with.

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5 people from Jacksonville arrested in connection to Nassau County vehicle burglary spree

Read full article: 5 people from Jacksonville arrested in connection to Nassau County vehicle burglary spree

Five people were arrested in connection to a vehicle burglary spree in Nassau County.

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Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issue

Read full article: Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issue

The arrest of four women accused of pulling off multiple heists at stores in Nassau County highlights a greater issue of organized retail theft.

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Yulee day care worker accused of abusing 3-year-old girl

Read full article: Yulee day care worker accused of abusing 3-year-old girl

A 26-year-old daycare worker at the Step-by-Step Learning Center in Yulee is accused of child abuse.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating missing man last seen May 25

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating missing man last seen May 25

His family reached out to News4JAX and said he suffers from mental illness and is without his medication.

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Nassau County honors fallen deputies with memorial ceremony

Read full article: Nassau County honors fallen deputies with memorial ceremony

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony at 10 a.m.

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2 injured after car slams into Nassau County patrol car with emergency lights on

Read full article: 2 injured after car slams into Nassau County patrol car with emergency lights on

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a crash in Yulee on Wednesday night.

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‘We noticed red flags’: Nassau County couple left with unfinished ‘forever home’ after builder declares bankruptcy

Read full article: ‘We noticed red flags’: Nassau County couple left with unfinished ‘forever home’ after builder declares bankruptcy

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from people who did business with a local homebuilder that has declared bankruptcy.

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Jacksonville man pulls trigger on what he thought was an unloaded gun. He accidentally killed his friend: NCSO

Read full article: Jacksonville man pulls trigger on what he thought was an unloaded gun. He accidentally killed his friend: NCSO

A 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing manslaughter charges after what deputies call a deadly accidental shooting that happened in Nassau County on Saturday night, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville man, woman accused of stealing vehicles, breaking into cars in Nassau County

Read full article: Jacksonville man, woman accused of stealing vehicles, breaking into cars in Nassau County

A man and woman were arrested in connection with several car break-ins and car thefts, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Video shows high-speed chase, crash involving theft suspects in Nassau County

Read full article: Video shows high-speed chase, crash involving theft suspects in Nassau County

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released dramatic videos that showed a high-speed chase that ended in a violent crash on State Road A1A in November.

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Theft suspects eluding deputies in Yulee cause major crash on A1A, leaving woman in critical condition

Read full article: Theft suspects eluding deputies in Yulee cause major crash on A1A, leaving woman in critical condition

A police pursuit of theft suspects in Yulee ended in a crash with a woman suffering critical injuries on Wednesday afternoon.

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Naval petty officer accused of sending explicit photos to what he thought was 14-year-old

Read full article: Naval petty officer accused of sending explicit photos to what he thought was 14-year-old

A Naval Petty Officer was arrested last week in Nassau County and accused of wanting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl from an online chatroom.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in domestic shooting, armed carjacking involving kids

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in domestic shooting, armed carjacking involving kids

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss two incidents that happened in recent days.

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Deputy arrested after 6-hour standoff in Wildlight community ‘no longer employed’ by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Read full article: Deputy arrested after 6-hour standoff in Wildlight community ‘no longer employed’ by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

A Nassau County deputy who was barricaded in a home in the Wildlight community for six hours earlier this month is “no longer employed” by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, a spokesperson told News4JAX.

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Woman dead, teen injured in Nassau County double shooting

Read full article: Woman dead, teen injured in Nassau County double shooting

A man told News4JAX his 17-year-old son was the one injured. He said his son was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He said his son is in the juvenile ICU with serious injuries.

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Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crash

Read full article: Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crash

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured Sunday night during a crash that happened while he was responding to a call.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrests 11-year-old accused of threatening school shooting

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrests 11-year-old accused of threatening school shooting

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that it arrested a person who threatened to shoot up Callahan Middle School on Monday.

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VIDEO: Nassau County deputy and neighbors help save child’s life after near-drowning

Read full article: VIDEO: Nassau County deputy and neighbors help save child’s life after near-drowning

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office posted a warning and video of a three year old who nearly drowned after falling into a swimming pool.

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‘My heart is overwhelmed’: Mother grateful after boaters save sons caught in storm off Fernandina Beach

Read full article: ‘My heart is overwhelmed’: Mother grateful after boaters save sons caught in storm off Fernandina Beach

A local mom says two of her sons and their friend were returning from fishing when they got caught in a violent storm.

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Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuate

Read full article: Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuate

The Florida Welcome Center on Interstate 95 was shut down and evacuated on Thursday afternoon after the Florida Highway Patrol discovered what is believed to be a mobile meth lab.

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Here are some of the dos and don’ts of boating safety ahead of Fourth of July

Read full article: Here are some of the dos and don’ts of boating safety ahead of Fourth of July

For the past 15 years, Ken Clements with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has been with the marine unit. On the Fourth of July holiday, he went out on the St. Marys River with News4JAX photographer Ciara Earrey.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool to help inmates dealing with mental health needs

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool to help inmates dealing with mental health needs

Sheriff's Office hires mental health and substance abuse coordinator.

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Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to call

Read full article: Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to call

A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Nassau County adds 2 names to memorial wall during annual service

Read full article: Nassau County adds 2 names to memorial wall during annual service

Nassau County will add two names from the Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement to the memorial wall during its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Wednesday.

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Nassau County wildfire slows, holds at 1,600 acres, 50% containment; All roads reopen in area

Read full article: Nassau County wildfire slows, holds at 1,600 acres, 50% containment; All roads reopen in area

Nassau County fire crews and law enforcement continued working to put out a massive wildfire in a rural area west of Bryceville on Friday.

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Federal grand jury indicts ex-Nassau County sergeant on drug trafficking charge

Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts ex-Nassau County sergeant on drug trafficking charge

Former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who is facing a federal charge of possessing drugs with the intent to distribute is to be indicted by a grand jury Thursday afternoon.

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Ex-Nassau County deputy facing charges following FBI drug trafficking investigation

Read full article: Ex-Nassau County deputy facing charges following FBI drug trafficking investigation

A former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing federal drug charges following an FBI investigation into drug trafficking.

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How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climate

Read full article: How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climate

Small towns and big cities alike are struggling to recruit and retain law enforcement officers amid national controversy over the police profession. Many veteran officers are retiring, leaving agencies in a bidding war for qualified candidates — as they try to hire the next generation to protect and serve.

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Mental health experts say it was too dangerous for co-responder to go with NCSO to scene where deputy shot, killed woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’

Read full article: Mental health experts say it was too dangerous for co-responder to go with NCSO to scene where deputy shot, killed woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’

Some agencies in Northeast Florida have mental health experts who go out with law enforcement to help de-escalate situations.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage from deadly shooting of woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage from deadly shooting of woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released body camera footage from early Jan. 11 when, according to the sheriff, a deputy shot and killed a woman who was “holding a BB-style rifle.”

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office launches new Autism Awareness Program

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office launches new Autism Awareness Program

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has just launched a new Autism Awareness Program that includes decals. Sheriff Bill Leeper said the decals are a way to let first responders better assist those with autism.

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2 found dead inside submerged car in Nassau County retention pond

Read full article: 2 found dead inside submerged car in Nassau County retention pond

Two people were found dead Friday inside a car that crashed into a Nassau County retention pond.

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Nassau County detectives release video in 22-year cold case investigation of missing woman

Read full article: Nassau County detectives release video in 22-year cold case investigation of missing woman

It’s been nearly 22 years since Jacquelyn Markham, of Callahan, reportedly disappeared after picking up a prescription from a drug store near her home in Callahan.

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State declines formal charges against former Fernandina Beach detective who was accused of sexual battery

Read full article: State declines formal charges against former Fernandina Beach detective who was accused of sexual battery

The State Attorney’s Office has declined to file formal charges against a former Fernandina Beach Police Department (FBPD) detective, who in June was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, according to court documents obtained Thursday by News4JAX.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosts ‘Trunk or Treat’ event

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosts ‘Trunk or Treat’ event

It was a night for kids in costume to fill their trick-or-treat bags — before Halloween.

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Nassau County corrections deputy arrested, fired after inmate injured, Sheriff’s Office says

Read full article: Nassau County corrections deputy arrested, fired after inmate injured, Sheriff’s Office says

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy is accused of battering an inmate, authorities said.

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Yulee Middle School student arrested after bringing gun to school, reports show

Read full article: Yulee Middle School student arrested after bringing gun to school, reports show

The 8th grader was arrested after the school received a tip that the student had a gun in his backpack.

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Footage shows moments after road rage shooting that wounded 2 girls

Read full article: Footage shows moments after road rage shooting that wounded 2 girls

Newly-obtained videos show the moments after authorities said two children were shot during a road rage incident over the weekend in Nassau County.

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Bodycam footage released of arrests made in Nassau County ‘Operation Keystroke’

Read full article: Bodycam footage released of arrests made in Nassau County ‘Operation Keystroke’

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released deputy-worn body camera footage that was taken as authorities made arrests in a four-day operation referred to as “Operation Keystroke,” which targeted people suspected of using the internet to solicit sex from minors.

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Man who is convicted sex offender & serving time now faces child porn possession charges

Read full article: Man who is convicted sex offender & serving time now faces child porn possession charges

A man who is a convicted sex offender and serving five years in prison is now facing new charges, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nassau County sheriff: 54 arrests made, hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in ‘Operation: Heavyweights’

Read full article: Nassau County sheriff: 54 arrests made, hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in ‘Operation: Heavyweights’

A monthslong, multi-agency investigation named “Operation: Heavyweights” has resulted in 54 arrests and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper announced Tuesday.

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Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down south

Read full article: Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down south

Law enforcement officials from all across Northeast Florida have packed up their things, gathered their crews and headed down south early Monday morning to help out fellow sheriff’s offices impacted by Hurricane Ian’s devastating aftermath.

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Hilliard man accused of shooting man in head, injuring several others following argument at party

Read full article: Hilliard man accused of shooting man in head, injuring several others following argument at party

A Hilliard man was arrested and accused of shooting a man in the head and fleeing the scene in Callahan early Saturday morning, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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300+ gallons for $30? Men accused of using device to steal gas face felony charges

Read full article: 300+ gallons for $30? Men accused of using device to steal gas face felony charges

Two men accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of fuel from a 7-Eleven gas station each face a felony charge of grand theft, as well as other charges, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Yulee Middle School student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ charged with stalking, cyberstalking: deputies

Read full article: Yulee Middle School student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ charged with stalking, cyberstalking: deputies

A 12-year-old boy was arrested on charges of cyberstalking Friday after he made repeated comments threatening violence at his school, according to a report from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Woman faces charges after police say she brought child to Callahan park for physical confrontation

Read full article: Woman faces charges after police say she brought child to Callahan park for physical confrontation

A 49-year-old woman is accused of bringing a child to a Nassau County park with the intent to fight after videos surfaced showing the events, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Pilot hurt after small plane crashes in backyard of Nassau County home, authorities say

Read full article: Pilot hurt after small plane crashes in backyard of Nassau County home, authorities say

A pilot was hurt when a small plane crashed Wednesday morning in the yard of a home in Hilliard, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Body of woman found floating in Nassau River identified

Read full article: Body of woman found floating in Nassau River identified

Authorities suspect foul play as a result of her death. The investigation is now classified as a homicide.

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Complaints lead to arrests of suspected cocaine dealers in Fernandina Beach neighborhood

Read full article: Complaints lead to arrests of suspected cocaine dealers in Fernandina Beach neighborhood

An undercover drug investigation sparked by complaints in a Fernandina Beach neighborhood has led to the arrest of three suspected cocaine dealers, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nassau County hopes ‘Teen Citizen Academy’ sparks interest in law enforcement careers

Read full article: Nassau County hopes ‘Teen Citizen Academy’ sparks interest in law enforcement careers

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is giving teenagers a glimpse at what it's like to be a deputy.

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Nassau County deputy, animal control officer remove owl trapped in grille of car 🦉

Read full article: Nassau County deputy, animal control officer remove owl trapped in grille of car 🦉

A deputy and an animal control officer rescued an owl stuck in the grille of a car, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of new training facility’s gun range

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of new training facility’s gun range

Wednesday’s event highlighted the completion of the public safety training gun range.

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Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day Weekend

Read full article: Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day Weekend

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was out on the water patrolling for the holiday weekend as a part of Operation Dry Water.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office offers summer program to recruit next generation of police

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office offers summer program to recruit next generation of police

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is giving local teens the chance to learn all about working in law enforcement.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrest man for fraud, believes there are more victims

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrest man for fraud, believes there are more victims

Nassau County Sheriff's Office announced they arrested Benjamin Lyons for fraud.

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Pickpocket trio appears to be targeting women in grocery stores, Nassau County authorities say

Read full article: Pickpocket trio appears to be targeting women in grocery stores, Nassau County authorities say

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating at least five cases of pickpocketing in its jurisdiction that are believed to be part of a theft ring — and other cases have been reported in Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.

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Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau County

Read full article: Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau County

A 27-year-old Mayport sailor pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of a child in Nassau County.

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NCSO participates in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Read full article: NCSO participates in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies came together during this state-wide torch run to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office holds law enforcement memorial to honor the fallen

Read full article: Clay County Sheriff’s Office holds law enforcement memorial to honor the fallen

Clay County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered in a special memorial Thursday morning.

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Mayport sailor facing murder, child abuse charges in death of boy in Nassau County

Read full article: Mayport sailor facing murder, child abuse charges in death of boy in Nassau County

A man is facing charges of second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse following the death of a child, according to an arrest affidavit from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man facing drug trafficking charge following Nassau County traffic stop

Read full article: Man facing drug trafficking charge following Nassau County traffic stop

Deputy-worn body camera footage shows what the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says was a traffic stop that ended in a meth bust.

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Marijuana edibles resembling popular snacks found during raid in Nassau County

Read full article: Marijuana edibles resembling popular snacks found during raid in Nassau County

Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said deputies on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a home on Belvedere Avenue, finding more than 26 pounds of marijuana and edibles.

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Skeletal remains unearthed in Fernandina Beach, deputies say

Read full article: Skeletal remains unearthed in Fernandina Beach, deputies say

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said construction workers dug up what investigators believe are human bones at a construction site along Bonnieview Road in Fernandina Beach.

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Body of missing Nassau County man located; foul play not suspected, investigators say

Read full article: Body of missing Nassau County man located; foul play not suspected, investigators say

Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the body of a missing man was located just after 10 a.m. along Bells River.

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Missing Callahan man last seen Thursday afternoon, deputies say

Read full article: Missing Callahan man last seen Thursday afternoon, deputies say

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night asked for help locating a missing man.

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office names new hound puppy after slain deputy

Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office names new hound puppy after slain deputy

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has a new puppy and chose to name it in honor of a deputy who was killed last year.

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Ribs, diapers, cologne, electronics on checklist for 3 thieves in Nassau County, deputies say

Read full article: Ribs, diapers, cologne, electronics on checklist for 3 thieves in Nassau County, deputies say

A woman and two men from Jacksonville capped a Christmas Eve theft spree in Nassau County with a deputy chase that ended with their arrest, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nassau County father of 5 found dead, Sheriff’s Office says

Read full article: Nassau County father of 5 found dead, Sheriff’s Office says

A missing father of five was found dead Thursday in a wooded area, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter makes first court appearance

Read full article: Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter makes first court appearance

A man arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter will make his first court appearance today.

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Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter to make first court appearance

Read full article: Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter to make first court appearance

A man was arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter, the Fernandina Beach Police Department said Thursday.

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12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seized

Read full article: 12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seized

Following an investigation that lasted several months, 12 people have been arrested in Nassau County and now face drug-related charges, the Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man shoots woman in Nassau County subdivision before taking his own life, Sheriff’s Office says

Read full article: Man shoots woman in Nassau County subdivision before taking his own life, Sheriff’s Office says

A man accused of shooting a woman twice in a home in Nassau County on Tuesday is dead after he took his own life, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Gov. DeSantis proposes $5K signing bonus to attract cops to Florida, including unvaccinated ones

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis proposes $5K signing bonus to attract cops to Florida, including unvaccinated ones

Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Sunday he is hoping the Florida Legislature will pass legislation granting a $5,000 bonus to police officers who may be unvaccinated and want to relocate to the Sunshine State.

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Hundreds of officers comb Nassau County woods in search suspect in deputy’s murder

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More than 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers are scouring a 5-square-mile area southwest of Callahan while a statewide Blue Alert is out for Patrick McDowell.

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Suspect’s military background playing into Nassau County manhunt

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As it continues to search through 5 square miles of rural Nassau County for a 35-year-old man accused of shooting a deputy, the Sheriff’s Office said it’s considering shooting suspect Patrick McDowell’s military background.

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Schools, trains, traffic: Community impacts of manhunt for suspect accused of shooting deputy

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Road closures affected school bus pickups and drop-offs and trains were shut down, blocking some people in their homes Friday morning, as investigators searched for a suspect accused of shooting a Nassau County deputy.

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Crews search into night for man accused of shooting Nassau County deputy

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Law enforcement officers from around Northeast Florida are searching for a former Marine suspected of shooting a Nassau County deputy twice early Friday morning during a traffic stop in Callahan.

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Operation Behind the Tracks: 6 arrested in Nassau County drug sting

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Six men ranging in age from 18 to 70 were arrested in a drug sting called Operation Behind the Tracks, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

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‘Our hearts hurt’: Nassau County retired K9 dies of cancer

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Newly retired K9 Diesel, recently diagnosed with cancer, passed away.

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Creature Comfort: Meet the newest member of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

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The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has a new member joining the team -- its first comfort dog.

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Convicted or not, mugshots can live online forever. But should they?

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Despite the fact that some charges against the accused are sometimes dropped or downgraded, these photos of people who may be innocent or guilty, can live online forever and haunt the person in the picture.

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Arrest made after shots fired outside Nassau County gas station

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Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve made an arrest after shots were fired early Friday morning at a gas station on US-17.

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New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcement

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While participating in the academy; teens will be able to learn about patrol operations, special operations including marine, agriculture, and motorcycle units, defensive tactics, forensics, and much more.

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Woman nicknamed ‘Shiny Girl’ accused of leading Nassau County meth ring

Read full article: Woman nicknamed ‘Shiny Girl’ accused of leading Nassau County meth ring

Six people were arrested and one man is wanted in connection to a drug trafficking organization in Nassau County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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