Columbia County deputies warn community of new scam involving families of inmates being contacted
Scam Alert WPLG COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a new scam where families of inmates are being contacted by people pretending…
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Man accused of stealing van from downtown Jacksonville McDonald’s, leading authorities on chase to Columbia County
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A carjacking suspect was arrested Friday after he stole an electrical contractor’s van in downtown Jacksonville and led authorities on a multi-county chase, according to law enforcement….
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Sex offender charged in death of 18-year-old found in Columbia County field
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – Columbia County investigators have made an arrest in the homicide of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found in a field in early September. John Leonard…
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Columbia County deputies find Palm Beach County deputy who was hunting dead from ‘medical emergency’
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Beach County deputy was found dead Saturday after his concerned wife prompted a search for the deputy who was hunting in Columbia County. The…
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Palm Beach deputy dies in hunting trip in Columbia County
The Sheriff’s Office said the initial investigation shows the deputy died from an “apparent medical emergency,” and no foul play is suspected. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Palm Beach County…
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New department will enforce animal laws in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – Columbia County has created an Animal Enforcement Department that will begin enforcing all county ordinances and state statutes involving animal control, starting Sunday. County officials issued…
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Columbia County K-9 ‘Chaos’ found after going missing Monday
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Columbia County K-9 Chaos has been located more than 24 hours after going missing, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Hunter said Chaos was…
Read more » Columbia County Sheriff’s Office searching for K-9 missing in woods
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office issued a community alert Monday morning, saying multiple units are searching for a missing K-9 in the woods along U.S. 90…
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Columbia County deputy was justified in shooting suspect that killed woman in front yard
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has determined that the actions of the deputy who shot a suspect in Columbia County earlier this month were justifiable….
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Columbia County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Coyoete Turner was found burned in a field on September 3. John Bowen was named as person of interest Monday. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla….
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