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On Monday, September 9, 1985, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to an open area in the 1100 block of Market Street in reference to a body having been located. Upon arrival, the lifeless body of Annie Mae Ernest, 38 years old, was located, and her cause of

The National Weather Service has forecasted severe weather in our community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The information thus far includes, but may not be limited to, high winds and heavy rains with the potential for hail, localized flooding, and isolated tornadoes.

Licensed teen drivers, ages 16 - 19, that reside in Duval County are invited to join JSO officers for a "hands-on" education program known as Teen Driver Challenge.

Recently, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released a special edition of the "Behind the Badge" series where members highlight their holiday traditions.

On Thursday, December 20, 2023, Sheriff T.K. Waters and Mayor Donna Deegan released a Public Service Announcement discussing the importance of proper gun storage.

This holiday season the men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office participated in various events where they had the opportunity to help spread holiday cheer. Here is a glimpse of just some of the events JSO members have been involved in this December:

On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released another "Cold Case Spotlight". In this month’s spotlight, Cold Case Detective Travis Oliver, Sr., delves into the details surrounding the death of Sheila D. Hughes.

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, Sheriff T.K. Waters presented Police Officer Christal Gause with a lifesaving medal recognizing her actions that led to saving a human life.

UPDATE: The walk scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023 has been postponed. Thank you for understanding.

Today, Friday, December 1, 2023, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced that new police recruits are eligible for a hiring incentive up to $10,000.