Jacksonville sheriff’s officer accused of sex crimes with minor makes first court appearance

Josue Garriga, 34, is facing five felony charges for sex crimes with a 17-year-old. The judge on Thursday denied his attorney’s request to have his bond lowered. CLAY COUNTY, Fla….

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Former Marion County school resource officer arrested, accused of lewd, lascivious battery of minor

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – On Monday, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested 34-year-old Christian Linan on a lewd and lascivious battery charge on a juvenile victim, according to a…

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Minor hit by car at Beach Boulevard and Tamaya

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A vehicle hit a pedestrian in the street at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Tamaya Boulevard Wednesday night. The Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department reported transporting…

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Georgia state lawmaker wants to expand HOPE Scholarship eligibility to students with minor drug offenses

GEORGIA – A state lawmaker wants to amend a law that will expand Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship eligibility to students with minor drug offenses. The current law prohibits students with any…

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Former Englewood High School basketball coach accused of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, other charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former head boys basketball coach at Englewood High School was arrested Thursday in Clay County and accused of five felony counts of unlawful sexual activity with…

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