Fla. governor outlaws citizen review boards, pastor launches one
The new law prohibits civilian oversight in police investigations, but people have the right to meet and review information. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police citizen review boards are now outlawed in…
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Fla. bill prohibiting citizen review boards awaits final approval
A controversial issue in Jacksonville could soon be decided by the state legislature. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A controversial piece of legislation is just a signature away from becoming Florida law….
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Sex offender guilty of hacking Jaguars video boards, exploiting children sentenced to 220 years in prison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A St. Augustine man who was accused of multiple charges, including hacking the Jacksonville Jaguars video boards and possessing and producing child sex abuse material (CSAM), has…
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‘Kill the bill:’ Jacksonville civil rights groups protest Florida bill to strip power from civilian review boards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chants of ‘kill the bill’ filled the steps in front of the Duval County Courthouse Saturday. The Jacksonville Community Action Committee hosted a protest against a bill working…
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Florida SB 576 could get rid of civilian review boards
The bill would abolish existing boards, which oversees complaints made against law enforcement and correctional officers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Tuesday, a new bill targeting civilian review boards passed through…
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Woman boards Jacksonville cruise ship, gets arrested, charged with attempted murder in 2022 hit-and-run: JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Katrice Broomer, 34, was removed from a Jacksonville cruise ship Monday after her background check was flagged for outstanding warrants, including attempted murder and leaving the scene…
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