Kristin Cason
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Pint-sized sheriff reports for duty
A boy with a rare disease dreams came true Friday after he was named honorary sheriff in Baker County. → Read More
Pint-sized sheriff reports for duty
A boy with a rare disease dreams came true Friday after he was named honorary sheriff in Baker County. → Read More
Family devastated after 4 dead, 2 injured in Baker County crash
Family members are breaking their silence after a Baker County crash claimed the lives of four people, including one toddler last weekend. → Read More
Mayor, COJ staffers rack up miles with Corporate Run
The mayor and staff members of the City of Jacksonville added a few miles to their journey after participating in the annual Corporate Run 5K downtown Thursday evening. → Read More
Person, home struck by lightning in St. Johns County
A home was struck by lightning in St. Augustine Tuesday night, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department. → Read More
The Great Electric Challenge helps families in need
Some local families have to choose between paying for food, rent or electricity. But you can help! → Read More
Officers bring sweet treats to kids at Wolfson
Kids at Wolfson Children’s Hospital got a sweet treat from local officers on Tuesday. → Read More
Firefighters battle house fire in Northwest Jacksonville
Jacksonville firefighters battled a house fire in Northwest Jacksonville Wednesday evening. → Read More
Crash blocks southbound lanes of Buckman Bridge
An accident blocked all southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge Tuesday evening. → Read More
Head of Episcopal Upper School fired, arrested on stalking charge
The Head of the Upper School at Episcopal School of Jacksonville was arrested on a stalking charge in Alachua County Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Crews battle house fire in Northwest Jacksonville
Jacksonville firefighters battled a house fire in Northwest Jacksonville Tuesday evening. → Read More
Riverside residents protest new restaurant
Dozens of Riverside residents protested against a proposed restaurant and bar called The Roost, Monday night. → Read More
Police remove possible hazardous materials at UNF
Police were called to remove possible hazardous materials at the University of North Florida Friday evening. → Read More
St. Michael's Soldiers opens new facility
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. - A local organization, known for giving to deployed troops, cut the ribbon to their new and larger facility Tuesday afternoon. The St. Michael's Soldiers celebrated the grand opening of their new headquarters in Middleburg. Jacksonville Jaguar Luke Bowanko was there to do the honors. He also presented a $1,000 donation and the 2016 Community MVP Award. Other celebrities were… → Read More
Douglas Anderson receives Grammy recognition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Duval County School was honored by the Grammy Foundation Tuesday evening. The music department at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts was selected as one of the top three high school music programs in the country. The local school was selected as the 2016 Gold Signature School and the award was announced before the school's spring jazz concert Tuesday night. As part of the… → Read More
Hope Haven celebrates 90 year anniversary
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It was a big milestone for a local organization that's dedicated to helping people in the community. Hope Haven Children's Clinic celebrated 90 years of helping children and families with special needs Monday evening. People got the chance to tour the facility on Beach Boulevard and hear from Hope Haven as well as community speakers. Families got up and danced together and… → Read More
First responders weigh in for Guns N' Hoses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The men and women who keep Jacksonville safe are turning into amateur boxers for the annual Guns N' Hoses event. Jacksonville police officers and firefighters weighed in Tuesday evening at Rebounderz in Bayard for their largest fundraiser of the year. The first responders will box to raise money for charities including the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Police… → Read More
Boy says man exposed himself
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a man who was seen on two occasions exposing himself to children in northwest Jacksonville. → Read More
Police crack down to improve safety
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement of pedestrian and bicycle laws in an attempt to save lives. Police are targeting four specific locations: * Water Street Downtown * 103rd Street, east of I-295 on the Westside * University Boulevard West between Barnes Road and St. Augustine Road on the Southside * Philips Highway between Cypress Plaza and Freedom… → Read More
'She's not going to be running alone'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville firefighters are going above and beyond to help the family of one of their own, fireman Chris Swary, who died in a traffic crash in February. Swary made a promise to his young daughter that co-workers are now vowing to keep. One of Swary's favorite activities was participating in fun runs with his 4-year-old daughter, Hailey. He registered to run with her in the… → Read More