Samantha Mathers
WOKV News
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Jacksonville sheriff says he’s not resigning over controversial move to Nassau County
Action News Jax spoke with Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams Monday following news that he is no longer a resident of Duval County—and hasn’t been for some time. → Read More
JSO officer arrested, accused of looking through window at ex-girlfriends home
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the man as 8-year veteran Max A. Hovey. → Read More
Victim of deadly shooting identified as Raines High School football player
The victim of a deadly shooting Monday night has been identified as 18-year-old Rashaud Fields, a football player and recent graduate of Raines High School, according to Jacksonville Representative Angie Nixon. → Read More
JSO corrections officer charged with domestic battery, sheriff’s office says
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Undersheriff Pat Ivey will hold a live news conference at 11 a.m. → Read More
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen deputies
On Wednesday, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office held a law enforcement memorial ceremony in honor of the lives lost last year, including two of its own deputies. → Read More
Jacksonville officer accused of sending nude Snapchats to teen violated bail, prosecutors say
Prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke bail for the Jacksonville police officer accused of sending nude pictures and videos to teenage boys after he made contact with a 16-year-old in a gym, according to new court documents. → Read More
Jacksonville corrections officer fired, charged with burglary at ex-girlfriend’s home, JSO says
In a live news conference Thursday, JSO Undersheriff Pat Ivey said 36-year-old Deven Reed is charged with one count of burglary, a second-degree felony. → Read More
Jacksonville officer fatally shoots man holding ax in McGirts Creek
JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. Waters said the incident began just before 4 a.m. when police received a call about a mentally ill man causing a disturbance at a home. → Read More
Breeze Airways to add nonstop flight from JAX to New York City’s Westchester Airport
Breeze Airways is adding a new nonstop route from JAX to New York City’s Westchester Airport (HPN) beginning June 30. → Read More
Teen arrested in deadly drive-by shooting outside gas station, police say
On Thursday the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in a deadly drive-by shooting earlier this year. → Read More
Workers dig up possible human bones at Fernandina Beach construction site
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said the discovery was made on Bonnieview Road and it appears the bones had been at the location for a “long period of time.” → Read More
‘They’re obviously very traumatized’: Man calls 911 to confess holding couple inside home for days
Sheriff Michelle Cook said investigators believe the victims had been tied up for a couple of days. → Read More
Englewood High School on lockdown after police chase ends on school property
In a recorded message by Englewood Principal Marleny Chirino, three people, two of whom are students, had been running from police. → Read More
Man who posed as Amazon driver in Jacksonville Beach home invasion arrested, JBPD says
A man who posed as an Amazon delivery driver and committed an armed home invasion in January has been arrested, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department announced Tuesday. → Read More
1 teen dead, 4 hurt in shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside
Two Action News Jax reporters are in Oceanway where first responders say at least one person is dead and four more are hurt. → Read More
Former JEA CEO, CFO federally indicted on conspiracy and wire fraud charges
In Dec. 2019, Zahn was fired after an investigation involving a controversial proposal to sell the utility and privatize services. The JEA Board voted unanimously to terminate the former CEO with cause. → Read More
‘Hail Satan’: Jacksonville Catholic Church says statue of Holy Family defaced
The words “hail Satan” had been written on the statue of Jesus, as well as a mustache and phallic image. The suspect drew breasts on the Virgin Mary and a pentacle star on Joseph’s forehead. → Read More
‘Speaks to a lack of integrity:’ JSO officer faces felony charge for official misconduct
The five-year veteran chose not to resign but Undersheriff Pat Ivey said the sheriff’s office will move to terminate his employment because of the crime. → Read More
JSO: 19-year-old charged with murder in killing of Ribault High School senior Santeria Williams
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a local 18-year-old high school student last month. → Read More
JSO officer hit by car while running after suspect
Action News Jax has confirmed that a JSO officer was hit by a car while chasing after a suspect Thursday night. → Read More