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2 rip current statements in effect for Duval, Coastal, Inland and Nassau, Coastal, Inland Regions

TOM HACKNEY


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It could take months to identify human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island, expert says

Read full article: It could take months to identify human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island, expert says

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island.

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License plate scanner helps Jacksonville police nab a man accused of lewd exhibition while following a minor

Read full article: License plate scanner helps Jacksonville police nab a man accused of lewd exhibition while following a minor

A license plate scanner and quick thinking by a Jacksonville teen and her mom helped police track down a man accused of a disturbing crime.

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VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriend

Read full article: VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriend

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is giving a briefing on an officer-involved shooting that took place near 8900 Normandy Boulevard.

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Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

Read full article: Crime and safety analyst explains how law enforcement handles people who may be experiencing mental health crisis

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its officers shot and killed a man Sunday morning after he attacked his girlfriend and a police officer’s vehicle before charging at a police officer.

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Man shot, killed after attacking girlfriend, JSO officer’s vehicle, police say

Read full article: Man shot, killed after attacking girlfriend, JSO officer’s vehicle, police say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is giving a briefing on an officer-involved shooting that took place near 8900 Normandy Boulevard.

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4,000 pounds of meth seized in Atlanta, preventing potential to make it to NE Florida streets

Read full article: 4,000 pounds of meth seized in Atlanta, preventing potential to make it to NE Florida streets

A drug bust of 4,000 pounds of liquid meth by the Atlanta Drug Enforcement Administration agents potentially stopped the drugs from making its way to Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.

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JSO allows officers to carry personal Staccato handguns instead of department-issued Glocks

Read full article: JSO allows officers to carry personal Staccato handguns instead of department-issued Glocks

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it has authorized the use of another handgun for its officers other than the current standard-issued Glock. JSO said officers can purchase and carry Staccato handguns as their primary weapon, We spoke to our crime and safety analyst about the pros and the potential cons.

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FSU community grapples with chaos and confusion on social media during deadly shooting

Read full article: FSU community grapples with chaos and confusion on social media during deadly shooting

As students and staff at Florida State University were locked down and hiding during a deadly shooting, thousands of family members and friends took to social media to piece together what was happening. The flood of information led to numerous rumors circulating, some of which turned out to be false.

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Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death

Read full article: Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death

After JSO released a partially redacted report of an incident at the jail that led to the death of an inmate, the public has raised several questions regarding transparency in this investigation.

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‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville

Saturday, April 12, will mark 6 months since off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s corrections officer, Brad McNew, was shot and killed while intervening during a domestic dispute at a northside gas station.

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Crime expert says recent arrest of suspected ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization member may save lives

Read full article: Crime expert says recent arrest of suspected ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization member may save lives

A crime and safety expert weighed in on the recent arrest of a 68-year-old suspected member of “The Miami Boys” drug organization.

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‘The family demands answers’: Attorney says inmate is on ventilator after ‘incident’ involving JSO jail officers

Read full article: ‘The family demands answers’: Attorney says inmate is on ventilator after ‘incident’ involving JSO jail officers

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

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Neighborhood Crime Alert: Armed trio caught on camera trying to break into a woman’s Northside Jacksonville home

Read full article: Neighborhood Crime Alert: Armed trio caught on camera trying to break into a woman’s Northside Jacksonville home

Three burglars wearing masks and gloves while armed with guns, tried to break into a woman's home while she was asleep.

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New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Read full article: New hotels near Youngerman Circle raise safety questions following years of crime issues in the area

Following years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action

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‘Waiting to hear from officer’: Sheriff says details involving lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 remain unclear

Read full article: ‘Waiting to hear from officer’: Sheriff says details involving lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 remain unclear

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said on Wednesday the details of an incident involving an off-duty lieutenant who fired shots at a semi-truck on Interstate 95 earlier this week were still unclear because the officer has not made a statement.

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Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95

Read full article: Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95

Questions remained Tuesday morning after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its lieutenants shot into a semi-truck during rush hour on Monday on Interstate 95 South near Atlantic Boulevard.

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‘Protect yourself if your life is in danger’: Safety analyst recommends de-escalation in traffic confrontations

Read full article: ‘Protect yourself if your life is in danger’: Safety analyst recommends de-escalation in traffic confrontations

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman was shot in the face after an argument in traffic Saturday evening.

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High school football player shot in the arm by FDLE agent while playing ‘Senior Assassin’ game: Nassau sheriff’s office

Read full article: High school football player shot in the arm by FDLE agent while playing ‘Senior Assassin’ game: Nassau sheriff’s office

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said one of their agents shot a Bishop Kenny High School student in the arm on Wednesday while the student was playing a game of “Senior Assassin” in Nassau County.

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New age progression photos released 20 years after boys disappeared outside Jacksonville school

Read full article: New age progression photos released 20 years after boys disappeared outside Jacksonville school

Twenty years after two Jacksonville middle school students disappeared, new age progression photos of the boys were released Monday.

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Over 12 arrested following monthslong joint human trafficking investigation in Southeast Georgia

Read full article: Over 12 arrested following monthslong joint human trafficking investigation in Southeast Georgia

A monthslong joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement into suspected sex trafficking in Southeast Georgia has resulted in the arrest of more than a dozen people who now face state charges, with many more facing federal charges.

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Safety analyst emphasizes importance of stopping to help after recent string of hit-and-runs in Columbia County

Read full article: Safety analyst emphasizes importance of stopping to help after recent string of hit-and-runs in Columbia County

A troubling pattern has developed in Columbia County over the past three days after each day involved someone being hit by a car, with two of those incidents ending up being fatal while law enforcement continues to search for the suspect involved in another hit-and-run.

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‘He was a very happy child’: Mother of 7-year-old boy killed in shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside speaks out

Read full article: ‘He was a very happy child’: Mother of 7-year-old boy killed in shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside speaks out

A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday afternoon during a drive-by shooting on the Westside.

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JSO’s Operation Jacob’s Ladder exposed the Gulf Cartel’s presence in Northeast Florida

Read full article: JSO’s Operation Jacob’s Ladder exposed the Gulf Cartel’s presence in Northeast Florida

A JSO counter-narcotics trafficking operation dubbed ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ has exposed the presence of one of the oldest global criminal organizations in the world.

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JSO sex worker sting operation along Philips Highway leads to arrest of 10 people

Read full article: JSO sex worker sting operation along Philips Highway leads to arrest of 10 people

A recent Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sting operation on Philips Highway resulted in the arrest of 10 men for soliciting sex from undercover officers posing as sex workers.

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Green Cove Springs comic shop second target in alarming theft trend

Read full article: Green Cove Springs comic shop second target in alarming theft trend

In Clay County, Cowabunga Comics became the latest target in a growing trend of burglaries targeting collectible shops.

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Clay County sheriff warns of financial sextortion scam targeting teens

Read full article: Clay County sheriff warns of financial sextortion scam targeting teens

A new scam targeting Clay County residents is alarming law enforcement.

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Safety experts share insights on New Orleans attack, suggest plans to prevent similar tragedies

Read full article: Safety experts share insights on New Orleans attack, suggest plans to prevent similar tragedies

Former FBI Special Agent Daniel Brunner joined The Morning Show on Thursday to talk about the terrorist attack in New Orleans and how it raises the specter that ISIS is a persistent threat.

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Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holiday

Read full article: Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holiday

A triple Christmas Night shooting in Palatka that left two young men dead and a third man in the hospital fighting for his life was just a small portion of the gun violence that has erupted during the Christmas holidays.

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Child-sensitive arrest bill in New York highlights trauma kids can suffer when they see parents arrested

Read full article: Child-sensitive arrest bill in New York highlights trauma kids can suffer when they see parents arrested

A newly instated New York law highlights a situation that most law enforcement offices have to deal with across the country.

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‘I’m about to tase you': Body camera shows moment Brunswick 13-year-old was questioned for not having lights on his bike

Read full article: ‘I’m about to tase you': Body camera shows moment Brunswick 13-year-old was questioned for not having lights on his bike

Brunswick police Department said it acted within policy and the law after teen was thrown to the ground and threatened to be tased during a traffic stop.

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JSO memo sent to officers after accidental shooting during traffic stop highlights gun safety practices

Read full article: JSO memo sent to officers after accidental shooting during traffic stop highlights gun safety practices

News4JAX obtained a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office memo that was sent to patrol officers after an accidental shooting during a traffic stop.

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Nonprofit says it will mobilize safety patrols to DCPS following ‘gang-related’ fight at Mandarin High School

Read full article: Nonprofit says it will mobilize safety patrols to DCPS following ‘gang-related’ fight at Mandarin High School

The national nonprofit, One in Five Foundation for Kids, says it plans to mobilize into Duval County school neighborhoods after some reported gang activity.

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Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended on Wonderwood Bridge

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended on Wonderwood Bridge

A motorcyclist died after being rear-ended on Wonderwood Bridge on Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming scheme

Read full article: Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming scheme

There is a renewed warning about gas station skimmers as a Jacksonville man faces justice in another state

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Orange Park man looking to ‘feel normal’ again seeks closure after hit-and-run crash on I-295

Read full article: Orange Park man looking to ‘feel normal’ again seeks closure after hit-and-run crash on I-295

In the state of Florida, over 100,000 hit-and-run crashes happened just last year. And that was actually down 1% from 2022. Hit-and-run crashes in 2023 resulted in 271 fatalities and 871 serious bodily injuries, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

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College football rivalries erupt into chaos after postgame flag-planting attempts

Read full article: College football rivalries erupt into chaos after postgame flag-planting attempts

Rivalry weekend in college football lived up to its name, bringing intensity, drama, and even chaos. Players and fans experienced moments that went far beyond the game, leaving many to question how far is too far.

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As the holiday season begins, it’s time to be on the lookout for porch pirates

Read full article: As the holiday season begins, it’s time to be on the lookout for porch pirates

The Christmas Holiday shopping season is officially underway, and with it comes the porch pirates who will be out and about, looking to steal delivered gifts that were purchased online.

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Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond

Read full article: Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond

Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.

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JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbing

Read full article: JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbing

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing cellphone video that appears part of an incident that led up to officers firing their weapons at a suspect who stabbed someone Tuesday night.

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‘I love you’: Jacksonville mother seeks answers in disappearance of 13-year-old son

Read full article: ‘I love you’: Jacksonville mother seeks answers in disappearance of 13-year-old son

A Jacksonville mother is pleading for answers after her 13-year-old son, Alekzander “Zander” Burnett, disappeared two weeks ago.

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Flagler County deputies say blood found in restroom was related to ATV accident, no one killed or seriously injured

Read full article: Flagler County deputies say blood found in restroom was related to ATV accident, no one killed or seriously injured

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.

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Flagler County deputies ask for community’s help after finding ‘significant’ amount of human blood in public restroom

Read full article: Flagler County deputies ask for community’s help after finding ‘significant’ amount of human blood in public restroom

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.

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Crime analyst says officers who punched Georgia-Florida game fans followed protocol

Read full article: Crime analyst says officers who punched Georgia-Florida game fans followed protocol

Crime and safety analyst Tom Hackney provided his perspective on the videos from the Georgia-Florida game showing officers punching fans, saying he felt the officers followed protocol.

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Mayor Deegan, JCAC address viral videos of JSO punching fans at Georgia-Florida game

Read full article: Mayor Deegan, JCAC address viral videos of JSO punching fans at Georgia-Florida game

A video posted by Barstool Sports on X went viral after it showed JSO officers punching spectators at the Georgia-Florida football game.

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New videos show different angles of JSO officers punching Georgia-Florida game attendees

Read full article: New videos show different angles of JSO officers punching Georgia-Florida game attendees

A video posted by Barstool Sports on X went viral after it showed JSO officers punching spectators at the Georgia-Florida football game.

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How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer says

Read full article: How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer says

While voters still have to decide Amendment 3, which if passed, would legalize recreational use of marijuana it would not take effect for six months. This story looks at what happens during that six month window that anyone interested in using recreational marijuana should know.

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Clay County worship leader accused of engaging in unlawful sexual activities with teen

Read full article: Clay County worship leader accused of engaging in unlawful sexual activities with teen

A worship leader at a Clay County church was accused of having unlawful sexual activity with a teen who attended the church.

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No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jam

Read full article: No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jam

A shootout that erupted during the morning rush on Monday left numerous vehicles, a business and a home along Beach Boulevard with bullet holes and caused several car crashes on Jacksonville’s southside.

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Crime analyst discusses video’s impact on investigation after heightened community concerns in Arlington police shooting

Read full article: Crime analyst discusses video’s impact on investigation after heightened community concerns in Arlington police shooting

After a video circulating on social media appeared to show a glimpse of what turned out to be a police-involved shooting in Arlington, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it does not show the full picture.

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‘I’ve got video of you’: New blackmail scam targeting Gmail users, Florida Sheriffs Association warns

Read full article: ‘I’ve got video of you’: New blackmail scam targeting Gmail users, Florida Sheriffs Association warns

The Florida Sheriff’s Association recently warned the public of a new online scam that threatens email users with releasing their search history if they don’t pay a large amount of money.

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Volusia County sheriff threatens to ‘perp-walk’ students, parents after arrest of 11-year-old over school threats

Read full article: Volusia County sheriff threatens to ‘perp-walk’ students, parents after arrest of 11-year-old over school threats

One Florida sheriff said he’s had enough of dealing with school threats and he is now vowing to arrest and publicly perp-walk kids and their parents to show that he means business.

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News4JAX Crime and Safety Analyst discusses Tyreek Hill traffic stop

Read full article: News4JAX Crime and Safety Analyst discusses Tyreek Hill traffic stop

In an unprecedented move, the Miami-Dade police have released five body camera angles capturing the moments when Tyreek Hill was detained.

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Thieves target Riverside apartment garage, leave car sitting on concrete blocks after stealing tires

Read full article: Thieves target Riverside apartment garage, leave car sitting on concrete blocks after stealing tires

A Jacksonville couple returned to their car that was parked in a Brooklyn neighborhood parking garage only to learn thieves had stolen all four tires off the vehicle. According to neighbors who reside in the Vista Brooklyn apartment building, this was not the first time thieves had either stolen tires from or vandalized a car in the same garage.

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New information reveals how a stolen Ferrari from Rhode Island ended in a high-speed chase in Flagler County

Read full article: New information reveals how a stolen Ferrari from Rhode Island ended in a high-speed chase in Flagler County

New information along with newly released bodycam and surveillance video is shedding more light onto the events that led up to a high speed chase involving a stolen Ferrari.

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Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school

Read full article: Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Allegations of sexual abuse and explicit messages highlight reason for parents to monitor kids’ online activities

Read full article: Allegations of sexual abuse and explicit messages highlight reason for parents to monitor kids’ online activities

The recent arrest of a 57-year-old man accused of child molestation and sending a child inappropriate text messages is once again placing a spotlight on the need for parents to closely monitor what their kids are doing online, especially as kids head back to school to start a new school year.

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‘Staggering numbers’: Fatal hit-and-run crashes becoming too common

Read full article: ‘Staggering numbers’: Fatal hit-and-run crashes becoming too common

Wednesday night’s fatal hit-and-run crash of Robert Lee Johnson, 60, of Jacksonville, highlights a problem seen by law enforcement statewide.

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SJSO warns about ‘dangerous’ social media trend where teenagers seek out, confront sexual predators

Read full article: SJSO warns about ‘dangerous’ social media trend where teenagers seek out, confront sexual predators

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is sending an urgent warning to parents after deputies confirmed they’re investigating two separate cases involving a potentially dangerous social media trend.

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Local university adds simulator to help students practice critical skills in serious situations

Read full article: Local university adds simulator to help students practice critical skills in serious situations

A new simulator at Keiser University aims to give people entering law enforcement practice before entering the force by putting them in critical incidents.

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‘It breaks my heart’: Mother whose son was injured in bike crash reacts to bicyclist killed in crash

Read full article: ‘It breaks my heart’: Mother whose son was injured in bike crash reacts to bicyclist killed in crash

A mother whose son was injured last year in a bicycle crash said deaths like the bicyclist from Saturday morning are preventable.

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Bodycam video shows when chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

Read full article: Bodycam video shows when chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

Bodycam footage shows the moment a chemical pipe bomb exploded on a Putnam County deputy during a traffic stop.

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‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July

Read full article: ‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun, and fireworks for most people, but for one mother, it’s one more holiday spent without her baby boy.

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New bill protects property owners from squatters, allows police to intervene

Read full article: New bill protects property owners from squatters, allows police to intervene

A new law going into effect on July 1 will increase protections for property owners from squatters and will allow police to intervene in squatter situations.

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23-year-old arrested in connection to LaVilla shooting

Read full article: 23-year-old arrested in connection to LaVilla shooting

A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection to a Tuesday night shooting outside the Greyhound Bus Station in a normally quiet LaVilla neighborhood.

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Child drug overdoses becoming distressingly frequent, experts warn

Read full article: Child drug overdoses becoming distressingly frequent, experts warn

The father of a 1-year-old boy who died after a cocaine overdose was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter.

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Crime analyst shares safety tips when out at large gatherings after weekend of gun violence across the nation

Read full article: Crime analyst shares safety tips when out at large gatherings after weekend of gun violence across the nation

As temperatures start to warm up across the country and a lot more people are out and about, there are some safety tips to keep in mind when out at large gatherings.

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Drones delivering prescriptions? That’s what a new partnership with Mayo Clinic is offering

Read full article: Drones delivering prescriptions? That’s what a new partnership with Mayo Clinic is offering

A drone delivery company partnered with Mayo Clinic to drop off prescriptions in Jacksonville.

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Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes found their cars vandalized overnight

Read full article: Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes found their cars vandalized overnight

Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes woke up Wednesday morning to find their cars vandalized.

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St. Johns County deputies raid convenience store in drug, gambling investigation

Read full article: St. Johns County deputies raid convenience store in drug, gambling investigation

A convenience store in Hastings was raided Friday as investigators searched the business for drugs and gambling-related items.

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Clay County residents think sheriff’s office move to implement body-worn cameras is a step in right direction

Read full article: Clay County residents think sheriff’s office move to implement body-worn cameras is a step in right direction

Community members reacted to a social media post from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office saying their deputies are now testing body-worn cameras in a pilot program.

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‘You can have her’: Mother tries to sell 10-year-old daughter for $5, $20 in downtown Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘You can have her’: Mother tries to sell 10-year-old daughter for $5, $20 in downtown Jacksonville

A 32-year-old mother was arrested on third-degree felonies after the Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office received several reports about the mother allegedly trying to sell her 10-year-old daughter in downtown Jacksonville.

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Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violence

Read full article: Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violence

The recent arrest of two men highlights an ongoing problem between drugs and gun violence that law enforcement said can either lead to injury or death.

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After the arrests of 2 DCPS police officers, questions raised about student safety, hiring process

Read full article: After the arrests of 2 DCPS police officers, questions raised about student safety, hiring process

This month, two Duval County School Police officers were arrested and a school security guard is in the process of being terminated for allegedly making inappropriate comments.

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32-year-old woman identified as victim in deadly Fairfax gas station shooting

Read full article: 32-year-old woman identified as victim in deadly Fairfax gas station shooting

A 32-year-old woman was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Lakeshore area, next to Fairfax, early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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4 arrested in spree of Dollar General robberies that led to shooting incident with police

Read full article: 4 arrested in spree of Dollar General robberies that led to shooting incident with police

Four people were arrested in connection to a string of Dollar General robberies that led to a shooting incident in the Brentwood neighborhood on Wednesday night.

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Possible terror threat could prompt heightened security at River Jams concert

Read full article: Possible terror threat could prompt heightened security at River Jams concert

If you plan to attend Thursday’s River Jams concert in downtown Jacksonville, you will likely see an increase in Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers in every direction.

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Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

Read full article: Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

A man in Putnam County is being held without bond due to not cooperating with investigators after he was charged with possessing an explosive, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer.

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Armed carjacking in UF Health parking lot sparks safety concerns for employees, students

Read full article: Armed carjacking in UF Health parking lot sparks safety concerns for employees, students

A recent carjacking in a UF Health parking lot is sparking concerns about the safety of hospital employees and students.

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Deadly weekend violence in Jacksonville puts a spotlight on mental health and policing

Read full article: Deadly weekend violence in Jacksonville puts a spotlight on mental health and policing

A violent weekend in Jacksonville has put a spotlight on mental health and policing.

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St. Johns County trucker attacked, robbed after pulling over to rest

Read full article: St. Johns County trucker attacked, robbed after pulling over to rest

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find out who attacked and robbed a semi-truck driver after he pulled over to rest.

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Multiple guns used in shootings at Jacksonville Beach Sunday

Read full article: Multiple guns used in shootings at Jacksonville Beach Sunday

Flyers for “Drunk Day at the Beach” drew hundreds of young people to Jacksonville Beach on Sunday before the three separate shootings that left three people injured and one person dead.

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‘Certified gang member’ identified as 1 of the shooters in Jacksonville Beach likely to be critical witness

Read full article: ‘Certified gang member’ identified as 1 of the shooters in Jacksonville Beach likely to be critical witness

One of the people involved in one of three shootings at Jacksonville Beach on Sunday has been identified by police as a “certified gang member.”

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Human remains found in backyard of Jacksonville home after owner discovers ‘toes sticking out of ground’

Read full article: Human remains found in backyard of Jacksonville home after owner discovers ‘toes sticking out of ground’

Police were investigating Thursday morning after human remains were found buried in the backyard of a Jacksonville home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Registered child predator arrested, charged with rape after release from prison in Putnam County

Read full article: Registered child predator arrested, charged with rape after release from prison in Putnam County

A 31-year-old registered child predator from Pomona Park who was recently released from prison was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a person 18 years or older, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

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Deadly suspected street racing crash in Clay County was livestreamed on Instagram, new details show

Read full article: Deadly suspected street racing crash in Clay County was livestreamed on Instagram, new details show

Newly released details into a June 2023 fatal crash are shedding a spotlight on the dangers of illegal street racing.

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String of thefts across 3 states, 8 Florida counties adds to growing concerns over shoplifting

Read full article: String of thefts across 3 states, 8 Florida counties adds to growing concerns over shoplifting

A group of people are named in a theft ring that authorities said involved stores in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia and South Carolina.

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Thermal imaging cameras helps locate missing 5-year-old girl in Hillsborough County swamp

Read full article: Thermal imaging cameras helps locate missing 5-year-old girl in Hillsborough County swamp

A 5-year-old girl with autism from Hillsborough County was found safe after she wandered into a wooded area near her home after deputies used thermal imaging technology.

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Jacksonville running group provides safe space for women in wake of Georgia nursing student’s death

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A Jacksonville group is providing a safe space for women who like to take a stroll outdoors in the wake of the death of a Georgia nursing student.

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‘This was an elaborate plan’: JSO investigating ‘hoax’ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School

Read full article: ‘This was an elaborate plan’: JSO investigating ‘hoax’ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School

Police are investigating who made the “hoax” call that prompted a lockdown at First Coast High School Monday afternoon, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police.

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A man was shot trying to buy cellphones from someone he met online. The one safety tip police want you to know

Read full article: A man was shot trying to buy cellphones from someone he met online. The one safety tip police want you to know

A man is recovering after police said he was ambushed and shot while trying to buy cellphones.

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Florida House passes bill to crack down on left-lane drivers

Read full article: Florida House passes bill to crack down on left-lane drivers

A bill that aims to deter left-lane drivers on highways has cleared the Florida House and is on the Senate floor.

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‘I didn’t know what to think’: Family voices concerns over handling of man who video shows JSO officer slap

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The family of a man whose arrest video made its rounds online is saying that the police officer in the video used excessive force.

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49 mass shootings in 46 days: Concerns over public safety increase amid latest incident in Kansas City

Read full article: 49 mass shootings in 46 days: Concerns over public safety increase amid latest incident in Kansas City

There have been more mass shootings than days so far in 2024, with 49 mass shootings reported over the past 46 days.

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6 Twin Lakes students get sick after eating unknown gummy substance

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Law enforcement stepped in to investigate a Monday incident that caused several students at Twin Lakes Middle School to become sick from eating a gummy stance.

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Crime analyst says investigation of hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old will be an ‘uphill climb’

Read full article: Crime analyst says investigation of hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old will be an ‘uphill climb’

News4JAX crime and safety analyst Tom Hackney said the limited details of the accused hit-and-run driver that claimed the life of a four-year-old child Saturday night will make the investigation an uphill climb.

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Father arrested on child abuse charge after son jumps out of 3-story apartment to escape, find help, deputies say

Read full article: Father arrested on child abuse charge after son jumps out of 3-story apartment to escape, find help, deputies say

A 15-year-old was severely injured in Gainsville Wednesday after deputies said a 41-year-old man ordered the teen to strip naked and started beating him with a belt, according to a report from WCJB.

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Woman tells police teens accused of stealing guns broke into fingerprint-locked safe

Read full article: Woman tells police teens accused of stealing guns broke into fingerprint-locked safe

A woman told the police that the three teens accused of stealing guns from her Mandarin home broke into her closet that’s equipped with a fingerprint-locking system.

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JSO officer arrested, accused of accessing database, giving info to ‘criminals’

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said Wednesday a JSO officer has resigned after he was arrested and accused of two counts of against computer users, which is a third-degree felony.

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Welcome Tom Hackney, new Crime and Safety Analyst at News4JAX

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We are excited to announce that Tom Hackney is a member of the News4JAX team serving as our new Crime and Safety Analyst.

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Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing guns from home

Read full article: Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing guns from home

Duval County Public Schools sent a message to families of students at Mandarin Middle School and Atlantic Coast High School, announcing additional security on Wednesday.

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