Man ordered to get mental health exam before death in Duval jail
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 64-year-old Renae Ray Carter was found dead Tuesday in his isolated cell. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News is learning more about the Duval County…
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Inmate at Duval County Jail dies in isolation cell
He was in isolation in the Duval County Jail at the time of his death. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An inmate at the Duval County Jail died just after 12:30 a.m….
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Le’Keian Woods released from jail, set to appear in court Tuesday in Duval County
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Le’Keian Woods, the man whose arrest sparked outrage in September, was released from jail Friday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office online jail records. His release comes…
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Councilman criticizes Sheriff Waters after JSO says it needs $9 million to repair jail
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As talks continue about building a new jail and sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, it’s also becoming a political issue. On Friday, the city council learned it would…
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Millions of dollars is needed to fix structural and safety issues at Duval County Jail
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city leaders say the current Duval County Jail is falling apart and millions needs to be spent to bring it up to par. During a special…
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Clay County inmate dies in jail
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Jered Nichols, 44, has died while in custody at the Clay County Jail. He was arrested last week for simple battery and retail theft, according to…
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Man who served prison time for DUI manslaughter back in jail, accused of hitting woman on e-bike while intoxicated
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – A 30-year-old man who spent 10 years in prison for a DUI manslaughter charge is back in jail after he was arrested for the second time…
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Former Clay County firefighter acting ‘erratically’ shows up to county jail shirtless with tactical vest, causes arrest
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A former Clay County firefighter was arrested after he showed concerning behavior early Thursday morning when he arrived at the Clay County Jail without a shirt…
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Jacksonville fence company owner sentenced to year in jail after I-TEAM investigation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sixteen months after being exposed by the News4JAX I-TEAM for ripping off customers who paid for fence work that was never done, the owner of Father and…
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Shanna Gardner booked in Duval County Jail following extradition from Washington
Gardner, 36, faces charges of first-degree murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, conspiracy to commit murder and child abuse, according to jail records. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife,…
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