Animal House: JSO Police Dogs – Working & Retired Protected By Senate Bills & Dedicated Nonprofits
There was a collective sigh of relief among those who understand the costs of veterinary and continuing care for retired law enforcement canines when Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 226, Care for Retired Police Dogs. Bill 226 has allocated $300,000 to fund an annual Florida Department of Law Enforcement state contract. “In Florida, we […]
In Memoriam: John Orlando Ginter Jr.
May 22, 1932 – October 19, 2022 John Orlando Ginter, Jr., (90), passed away peacefully in his home on October 19, 2022. He was born in 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to John and Claudine Ginter. John’s family founded the Jacksonville Ginter Box Companies, which manufactured boxes for King Edward Cigars and for department stores nationwide. […]
Boyfriend of woman found in Marco Lake arrested for murder
Authorities from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released details July 29, related to the dead body found floating in Marco Lake in early July. The body was discovered around 7 a.m., July 12, by a local resident walking his dog on Sorrento Road. Dedric Wesley was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder in the death […]
Ivey appointed Sheriff, special election looms for vacancy
On Saturday, June 11, Pat Ivey was sworn in as Jacksonville’s acting sheriff. Appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Ivey is replacing former Sheriff Mike Williams, who announced his retirement on June 2 following reports he no longer resided in Duval County and had, therefore, rendered himself ineligible to hold the position. According to the […]
Animal House: K9s for Warriors Celebrates Award, Donates Station Dog to Local Police
K9s for Warriors has donated Buster, a sixteen-month-old Labrador retriever, to serve as a trained JSO (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office), Station Dog. Buster was donated in honor of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s presentation of the Back the Blue Award to the nonprofit. Moody presented the award in honor of the organization’s dedication to Florida’s first […]
Defoor hosts virtual town hall on crime, drainage woes
Community policing and shared intelligence keys to mitigating criminal activity Jacksonville City Councilwoman Randy Defoor hosted a virtual town hall meeting with a few dozen constituents on September 9 to discuss two timely neighborhood concerns, recent crime trends and flooding during storm season. “We have a lot of heavy issues to discuss this time,” said […]
