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A couple is facing felony charges after they planned to sell a kilogram of cocaine here in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit detectives busted them before they could make the sale.

Landon Cross, 33, was arrested earlier this month after he used an online platform to solicit who he thought was a teenage boy for sex during "Operation Checkmate," a multi-day operation targeting those using the internet to solicit children for sex.

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) will once again host its annual Safety Fair at The Avenues located at 10300 Southside Boulevard.  This free, family event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Just after 10 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, officers were dispatched to a call regarding a two-year-old boy who had been shot. The boy was rushed to the hospital, but he tragically lost his life.

A Jacksonville woman is behind bars charged with murder for stabbing and killing another woman outside a convenience store last week.

After biting a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) patrol officer and physically resisting arrest outside a local charter school, Erika McGriff has pled guilty to Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and has been adjudicated guilty.

In the latest episode of "Inside JSO," Vic Micolucci with JSO's Strategic Communications team sat down with members from JSO's Support & Outreach team to talk about their mission.

As Jacksonville continues to grow, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is investing in technology that helps officers respond faster, make more informed decisions, and better protect the community.

For years, officers have responded to repeated calls for service at the Metro Inn on Golfair Boulevard involving drug activity, violence, thefts, and other criminal behavior.

On Monday, July 20, 2026, Sheriff T.K. Waters shared the results of “Operation Friday Night Lights” during a news briefing.