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In Jacksonville, there are more than 2,500 registered Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators who live in almost every neighborhood. On nights like Halloween, where children are going door-to-door for candy, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Offender Tracking Unit will be

Last month, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Community Problem Response Unit arrested 41-year-old Anthony Smokes.

In October 2024, the no public camping ordinance went into effect, banning camping and sleeping on public property. Since the ordinance took effect, District 1 patrol officers have been out every day enforcing that ban while offering resources to those in need.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is set to host several "Coffee with a Cop" events throughout the city on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. These events are simply an opportunity for members of the community to come out and have a cup of coffee and conversation with JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is set to host several "Coffee with a Cop" events throughout the city on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. These events are simply an opportunity for members of the community to come out and have a cup of coffee and conversation with JSO

In August 2025, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit detectives served a search warrant at a house on Townsend Village Lane in Arlington Hills.

This Saturday, October 18, 2025, Sheriff T.K. Waters, members of his staff, and community partners are scheduled to walk in the Ortega Forest area. During the walk, the Sheriff will meet with citizens one-on-one to discuss their concerns in their area of town.

Bernard McClendon, 18, is one of three facing charges after they stole a vehicle and crashed it into a mattress store on Dunn Avenue over the weekend. A 12-year-old and a 14-year-old are also facing a felony charge for their involvement in this crime.

Bradley Drew, 33, is the second person arrested after the murder of 33-year-old Christopher Cam in April of this year.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) arrested 59-year-old Anita Gibson and 36-year-old Jasmine Jefferson after they violated Florida’s Halo Law (Statute 843.31) earlier this week. Their arrests stem from an incident outside of a charter school on Bassett Road on Tuesday,