Mayor Deegan, Sheriff Waters support survivors, take a stand against sexual violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month during a news conference on Tuesday. The gathering is designed to support survivors and take a stand against…
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Student says there’s an ‘epidemic of sexual harassment’ in Duval schools, urges district to expand Title IX awareness
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Students in Duval County are helping create change in the district after coming forward during this week’s school board meeting. The students detailed issues with reporting sexual…
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Retired Putnam County teacher arrested for child sexual assault
The father of the child told deputies that he noticed his child was acting “very differently” and “having nightmares.” PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A retired Putnam County teacher was arrested…
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Arrest of 82-year-old accused of sexual assault on child in Putnam County leads deputies to press for other victims
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – The recent arrest of an 82-year-old man facing a capital sexual assault on children charge in Putnam County has led to the search for more potential…
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Two women allege sexual assault while on Carnival Elation trip
Amber Sherer and Dongayla Dobson tell ABC News that a resort staff member offered them a two-for-one drink, which they then “almost immediately began feeling ill.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two…
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Protocols to reporting sexual assault in Duval County schools
First Coast News is diving into the Duval County Public School district’s reporting process for sexual assault claims. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School District is investigating after the…
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Duval schools substitute accused of sexual assault by student
A spokesperson for Duval County Public Schools said Charger Academy leadership followed correct procedures in reporting the incident to law enforcement and DCF. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville family plans…
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37-year-old church musician accused of sexual battery on 13-year-old, juvenile: JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 37-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office received information that connected the man to multiple sexual encounters with juveniles. The sheriff’s office…
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Lake City man arrested, accused of sexual assault of a juvenile
LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City police announced the arrest of Dallas Walters, 26, for sexual assault of a juvenile. Police say on Jan. 27, 2024 a witness told…
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Former Chappell School employee has guilty plea withdrawn, facing 21 counts on child sexual abuse charges
Anthony Guadalupe, 20, now faces a minimum sentence of 103 years, compared to a ‘negotiated’ 35 years to life when he pleaded guilty on Oct. 4, 2023. ST. JOHNS COUNTY,…
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