Jacksonville Beach Police release 911 calls, identify man killed

Police confirm 21-year-old James Jones III, was the man killed in the parking lot of Sneakers Sports Grille. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla — Jacksonville Beach Police have identified the man killed…

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Jacksonville police searching for missing 31-year-old man

The sister of Thomas Anderson Jr., 31, reported him missing on March 6. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is still searching for a missing 31-year-old man who was…

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Jax beach neighbors want more support for police after shootings

Jax Beach City Council said it will look at improving its special events permit ordinance and reach out to the City of Jacksonville for support. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — More…

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Jacksonville Beach mayor says quick response by police, businesses should reassure visitors

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – About 12 hours after one person was killed and three others were injured in three unrelated shootings Sunday night in downtown Jacksonville Beach, Mayor Christine Hoffman…

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Jax Beach police responding to active shooter situation, 3 people shot, suspects still at large

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Police are responding to an active shooter in Jacksonville Beach. Police said three people have been shot and the suspects are still at large. People are…

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Wandering child identified, guardians located, police say

The pictured child was found wandering in the 5500 block of Firestone Road (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville…

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Bunnell Police Department to be issued four defibrillators

BUNNELL, Fla. – The Bunnell Police Department will soon be issued four automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and the department intends to equip every officer with one. According to a release,…

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Police search for hit-and-driver that killed man on Arlington Road

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 8 p.m….

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Police: Man arrested for attacking woman in Yulee over bill

Dennis McCabe, 76, faces a felony attempted murder charge, his arrest report states. NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — A 76-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in Yulee after police say…

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Putnam County police identify Vietnam veteran killed in cold case

William Irving Monroe III died from a gunshot wound two to three weeks before his body was discovered on Dec. 4. 1980, investigators say. PALATKA, Fla. — The victim of…

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