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Jacksonville Today
Published September 29Teacher charged after sending disturbing email, allegedly touching student at school
The Darnell-Cook School of the Medical Arts teacher faces multiple felony charges after a disturbing email and alleged student contact.
FlaglerLive
Published September 29How AI-Powered Bungling by Jacksonville Cops Cost a Father His Freedom and $45,000
Nick was the latest victim of artificial intelligence-powered law enforcement, which has been misused to arrest the innocent by lazy or bumbling police officers from coast to coast – in this case, cops working for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The 38-year-old man’s case is…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Does ‘no-kill’ shelter policy leave dangerous dogs on Jacksonville’s streets?
No-kill is designed to save animals' lives, but critics say it can lead to devastating consequences.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 18Jacksonville man arrested after Gainesville shooting sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition
DeShawn Russ, 36, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon following his arrest after a shooting in Gainesville
Jacksonville Today
Published September 15Second case of West Nile Virus found in Duval County
The Health Department and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 144 charged locally in nationwide COVID-19 aid investigation
Prosecutors said the four defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief effort.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04Attorney Ben Crump says police killed Asia Bennett by shooting her in the back
Crump says Bennett was no threat and the officer who shot her should be held accountable.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 02Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond
James Holloway, who had dementia, died March 21 in a retention pond at Marcis Pointe Apartments.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 24Flock cameras are watching more than roads in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not paint a full picture.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 14Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville
Red tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 10Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville
A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.