A man was shot trying to buy cellphones from someone he met online. The one safety tip police want you to know
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man is recovering after police said he was ambushed and shot while trying to buy cellphones. The man is expected to survive. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office…
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Jacksonville teens victims of ‘swatting’ after being harassed in online chat room
Swatting or calling 911 and faking an emergency at a home, school, or business to get a response from law enforcement is something that’s been happening for years. Seven swatting…
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Facebook and Instagram roll out new tools to help parents keep their teens safe online
Online stranger danger is a real concern on social media. As a result, Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has rolled out new tools for parents that will limit…
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Serenata Beach Club members start online fundraiser to help club employees who are waiting to be paid
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Members are rallying to support the Serenata Beach Club staff who are still waiting to be paid by starting an online fundraiser. With a goal…
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Teen known as ‘King Bob’ connected to Playboi Carti leaks online
Thousands of social media users were discussing Noah Urban after his arrest, connecting him to a prolific music leaker who went by ‘King Bob’ online. PALM COAST, Fla. — A…
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Online dating app leads to Tampa resident being kidnapped, driven to Lake City
LAKE CITY. Fla. – On the evening of New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department officers arrested a Tampa man in connection to a kidnapping of someone he met on…
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Voucher payments for private schools late, incomplete amid expansion, new online system
ORANGE PARK, Fl. – As the number of families using private school vouchers has exploded in Florida, ”Step Up For Students,” the nonprofit tasked with distributing the money, has been…
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Ex-JSO officer facing at least 10 years in prison after admitting to trying to lure teen online for sex
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer who pleaded guilty to sending nude images and videos to a teenager will face sentencing on Tuesday. Alejandro Carmona-Fonseca, 48, pleaded guilty…
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Could online sports betting return to Florida? An attorney explains the possibility.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Online sports betting could now have a path to returning in Florida. Earlier this week, a federal appeals court denied a request from West Flagler, a gaming…
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