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Sheriff Waters to Walk in District 2 on Saturday, February 28th
This Saturday, February 28, 2026, Sheriff T.K. Waters, members of his staff, and community partners are scheduled to walk in District 2. During the walk, the Sheriff will meet with citizens one-on-one to discuss their concerns in their area of town.
JSO Releases Critical Incident Briefing for Officer-Involved Shooting on February 10th
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is releasing details and video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Kaleel Road on February 10, 2026. The details below are preliminary.
Man Arrested for Murder After Friday Night Fire
Julius Lindo, 49, was arrested Sunday afternoon for Murder after he intentionally set a Springfield house on fire.
Sheriff Honors JSO's 2025 Employees of the Year and Citizen of the Year
Sheriff T.K. Waters hosted the Annual Meritorious Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at JSO's downtown headquarters. This annual event honors the agency's employee of the year honorees in their respective category.
Nearly 70 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Westside Bust Following Shooting
Benwah Wilson, 25, a convicted felon, is facing multiple charges after Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) patrol officers and Narcotics Unit detectives found nearly 70 pounds of marijuana in his Westside home.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Facilities Closed for Presidents Day
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, all Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) publicly accessible buildings will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Northwest Jacksonville
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Sheriff T.K. Waters and Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey shared details about an officer-involved shooting. This happened on Fox Tail Lane around 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Officer Pulls Woman From Burning Vehicle After Violent Carjacking
A violent carjacking turned into a fiery crash with a 1-year-old still inside the stolen vehicle. Additionally, a woman is recovering today because of one officer’s immediate, life-saving action.
JSO Investigating School Bus Incident in Northwest Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is investigating a school bus incident in which one student was cut with a knife and another student is in custody following an altercation on Division Street in Northwest Jacksonville. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Oceanway Area
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Sheriff T.K. Waters and Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey shared details about an officer-involved shooting. This happened on Kaleel Road around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.