Deputies fatally shoot burglary suspect armed with gun near Ponte Vedra sports complex filled with children: sheriff
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A deputy pursuit of a burglary suspect ended Saturday morning when the man, who was armed with a pistol, was fatally shot near Davis Park…
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Former candidate for Jacksonville sheriff Lakesha Burton steps down from city position to care for husband
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lakesha Burton, Jacksonville’s Director of Community Initiatives, has stepped down from her role. The city said she is leaving her post to focus on the health of…
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Off-duty officer drove drunk in police cruiser, charged with DUI: Sheriff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has been suspended without pay after Sheriff T.K. Waters said he drove his patrol car while he was intoxicated. Officer…
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Clay County Sheriff gets first check from fund aimed at helping first responders with personal emergencies
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A newly launched public safety initiative aimed at helping first responders in Clay County is now able to help them in times of need thanks to…
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Former acquitted Clay County sheriff on comeback trail to get his job back
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A former Clay County sheriff is willing to get back in the spotlight with hopes of getting his job back after he was acquitted in a…
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Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to Instagram
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Monday, Jacksonville’s Sheriff T.K. Waters claimed that a video shared on social media misrepresented the facts surrounding the arrest of a suspect that went viral over…
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Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news conference Monday to address the claims that have been circulating against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after a forceful arrest video…
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Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters to address public
Waters released the body camera footage of an arrest that was recorded by bystanders and went viral Friday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters addressed the public on the…
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City leaders push back after Jacksonville sheriff accuses some of having selective outrage when it comes to gun violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters came out with strong statements during a news conference on Wednesday following a surge of shootings and child deaths. The sheriff asked where…
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Sheriff Waters “heartbroken and sickened” by recent killings.
Sheriff T.K. Waters addressed the media after the latest homicide involving a child in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In his first public comments since a six-year old was killed and…
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