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33 men accused of seeking sex with children in Marion County online sting operation
Read full article: 33 men accused of seeking sex with children in Marion County online sting operationThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office along with other organizations conducted an online sting operation that led to the arrest of 33 men accused of seeking sex with children.
Tiger Woods finishes Masters with his highest score as a pro, sets sights on upcoming majors
Read full article: Tiger Woods finishes Masters with his highest score as a pro, sets sights on upcoming majorsTiger Woods finished the Masters on Sunday wtih a 16-over 304, his highest 72-hole score ever in a career that spans three decades.
Florida mom accused of trying to sell 18-month-old daughter to store employee for $500
Read full article: Florida mom accused of trying to sell 18-month-old daughter to store employee for $500A Florida woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to sell her daughter outside of a local business, according to the Palatka Police Department.
A British painting stolen by mobsters is returned to the owner's son — 54 years later
Read full article: A British painting stolen by mobsters is returned to the owner's son — 54 years laterAn 18th century British painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 has been returned more than a half-century later to the family that bought the painting during the Great Depression.
Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years
Read full article: Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 yearsTiger Woods is no longer a Nike athlete after 27 years, ending a partnership between the swoosh and golf’s biggest star and raising questions about the future of both in the sport.
Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program
Read full article: Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief programA Jacksonville attorney was convicted for illegally obtaining funds from a federal COVID-19 relief program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia.
Le’Keian Woods released from jail, set to appear in court Tuesday in Duval County
Read full article: Le’Keian Woods released from jail, set to appear in court Tuesday in Duval CountySeveral charges against Le’Keian Woods, whose arrest sparked outrage in September, were downgraded by the State Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.
State Attorney’s Office replaces resisting with violence charge against Le’Keian Woods to resisting without violence
Read full article: State Attorney’s Office replaces resisting with violence charge against Le’Keian Woods to resisting without violenceSeveral charges against Le’Keian Woods, whose arrest sparked outrage in September, were downgraded by the State Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.
Justice Department ends probe into police beating of man during traffic stop in Florida
Read full article: Justice Department ends probe into police beating of man during traffic stop in FloridaOfficials say the U.S. Department of Justice has closed its review of the case of a drug suspect who was repeatedly punched, elbowed and kneed by police officers during a traffic stop in northeast Florida.
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Le’Keian Woods’ mother pressing for justice as son questions how officers seen in viral arrest video are still working
Read full article: Le’Keian Woods’ mother pressing for justice as son questions how officers seen in viral arrest video are still workingThe family of Le’Keian Woods held another protest Sunday to demand justice be served for Le’Keian Woods, who was seen in a viral video of a forceful arrest by Jacksonville sheriff officers.
Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems ‘consistent’ with FDLE training
Read full article: Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems ‘consistent’ with FDLE trainingDespite Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters saying the officers’ use of force in a viral arrest video was in the sheriff’s office protocol, the family of Le’Keian Woods is standing by their claims that JSO officers’ actions were unnecessarily violent.
Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to Instagram
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to InstagramOn Monday, Jacksonville’s Sheriff T.K. Waters claimed that a video shared on social media misrepresented the facts surrounding the arrest of a suspect that went viral over the weekend and was altered.
Suspect in police beating has ruptured kidney, headaches; his attorneys call for a federal probe
Read full article: Suspect in police beating has ruptured kidney, headaches; his attorneys call for a federal probeAttorneys for a drug suspect who was repeatedly punched, elbowed and kneed by officers in northeast Florida during a traffic stop say that they are petitioning the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the case.
Attorneys for family of man seen in viral arrest video call for DOJ to investigate incident, other issues at JSO
Read full article: Attorneys for family of man seen in viral arrest video call for DOJ to investigate incident, other issues at JSOAttorneys for the family of a Jacksonville man whose forceful arrest went viral and prompted accusations of police brutality said they sent a letter to the Department of Justice demanding that the agency investigate the arrest and other issues at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspectA Florida sheriff says body camera video shows his officers were justified when they beat a drug suspect who appeared to resist arrest even after being zapped with a stun gun.
Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSOJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news conference Monday to address the claims that have been circulating against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after a forceful arrest video went viral, sparking protests and a lot of commentary online.
JSO says man seen being punched in viral arrest video was involved in possible drug deal, ‘violently’ resisted officers
Read full article: JSO says man seen being punched in viral arrest video was involved in possible drug deal, ‘violently’ resisted officersThe truck Le’Keian Woods was riding in was pulled over by police because it was believed to be involved in a drug deal, and Woods tried to run from officers before he was arrested, JSO said.
Community advocates rally against JSO for ‘racial injustice’ after viral arrest video of man
Read full article: Community advocates rally against JSO for ‘racial injustice’ after viral arrest video of manThe Jacksonville community is rallying on Sunday afternoon to protest against what organizers called a “racial injustice” after accusations of police brutality started to circulate once the arrest of a 24-year-old man with a bloody face being forcefully placed in handcuff went viral.
Clay County 6-year-old sings with Kelly Clarkson & Dolly Parton, shares how Imagination Library helped her read braille
Read full article: Clay County 6-year-old sings with Kelly Clarkson & Dolly Parton, shares how Imagination Library helped her read brailleRosie is blind but was reading at three years old thanks, in part, to Braille books that were sent to her through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Woman charged with sending bee swarm on deputies at eviction
Read full article: Woman charged with sending bee swarm on deputies at evictionA Massachusetts woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges, accused of releasing a swarm of bees on sheriff’s deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice.
Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfers
Read full article: Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfersFILE - In this Sunday, July 5, 2020 file photo ,Bryson DeChambeau holds the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament trophy at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. The PGA Tour event is staging a four-day event this year to create more playing and business opportunities in golf for Blacks. “Golf is a multi-billion dollar industry and it lacks diversity,” said Jason Langwell, executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. AdBryson DeChambeau is the defending champion at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, to be held July 1-4 after The John Shippen. The entire event will be part of a one-hour special on CBS leading into the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Tiger's son makes TV debut and looks just like he's at home
Read full article: Tiger's son makes TV debut and looks just like he's at homeCharlie Woods, the 11-year-old son of the 15-time major champion, made his national TV debut Saturday in the PNC Championship. That was the last time Team Woods used Tiger's tee shot on a long hole until No. During the pro-am, Charlie hit one through the fairway into the trees. “My dad hit in the bunker, and he took that exact paper and put it behind the ball. “There's 11-, 12-, 13-year-olds sitting on their couch at home that can't hit those shots on the range.
Woods, Manning win a TV charity match as good as real thing
Read full article: Woods, Manning win a TV charity match as good as real thingTom Brady delivered the shot of the match that made it easy to forget the rest of his swings. Tiger Woods didn't miss a fairway and earned a small measure of revenge against Phil Mickelson. In the second and final charity match that brought live golf to TV, this exhibition was as entertaining as the real thing. Woods lagged a long birdie putt close enough that his partner, Peyton Manning, didn't have to putt. Woods shot 75 that day.
Justin Timberlake to Star as an Ex-Convict in Upcoming Drama 'Palmer'
Read full article: Justin Timberlake to Star as an Ex-Convict in Upcoming Drama 'Palmer'Justin Timberlake is going to be showing off his dramatic acting chops once again. Timberlake has been tapped to star in director Fisher Stevens upcoming drama, Palmer, SK Global announced on Thursday. Penned by screenwriter Cheryl Guerriero, the film tells the story of a college football superstar named Eddie Palmer (played by Timberlake), who ends up doing a stint in prison. Timberlake last starred in the 2017 Woody Allen drama Wonder Wheel, which came almost four years after his last dramatic role in the crime thriller Runner Runner, opposite Ben Affleck, in 2013. Justin Timberlake and Son Silas Are the Cutest in Rare Public Appearance
Tiger cruising along at Players until island hole on Friday
Read full article: Tiger cruising along at Players until island hole on FridayPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tiger Woods was cruising along on Friday at The Players. In the midst of a stellar second round, Woods went to the tee box on his eighth hole of the day, the island hole on No. Woods' tee shot hit the back right of the green and rolled, and kept rolling before trickling over the wood frame at the edge of the island green and splashing into the water. 💦 pic.twitter.com/xEqCMx04Z0 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 15, 2019Woods finally landed his next attempt, getting it nearly 23 feet from the hole and two-putted for a quadruple-bogey 7 on the hole. "I'm very happy with the way I've been grinding around this golf course," Woods said.