Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers inconsistently report when they’ve injured civilians, thanks in part to a vague use-of-force policy.
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Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
‘They just tackled me to the ground.’ Man left severely injured during JSO arrest
After a struggle with several officers, Michael Norris, who was not armed, was hospitalized with multiple facial, elbow and rib fractures, along with a hemorrhage in his right eye, bruising up and down his body and pain in his lungs from being unable to breathe during the attack, according to UF Health records The Tributary reviewed.
Posted inFlorida Education News, Higher Education
Florida wipes ‘culture,’ ‘diversity’ and other terms from UNF teacher-education courses
State officials cast a wide net in seeking to ban certain terms, ensnaring courses where words like “culture” and “diversity” appear in innocuous contexts.
Posted inLocal Government
Money, aerospace drive turbulence between City Councilman and aviation CEO
A Jacksonville City Council member and the CEO of the city’s four airports have butted heads for years over the aviation authority’s spending and governing powers
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
It’s been six months since Charles Faggart’s death. And still no answers
“In the last 6 months, there has been little transparency or resolution,” said an attorney for the family of Charles Faggart, who died at UF Health following a clash with Duval County jail guards.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Federal prosecutors subpoena first responders in controversial Duval jail death
Prosecutors began ordering witnesses to arrive at the federal courthouse downtown to give testimony in June and July.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Feds to take lead in controversial Duval jail death investigation
The scope of the federal investigation into the death of Charles Faggart is unclear, and State Attorney Melissa Nelson did not say what conclusions her office has drawn about the case.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
‘Cold-Blooded’ wins 2025 Online News Award, recognized for impact
The Tributary today was awarded one of journalism’s most prestigious awards. ‘Cold-Blooded’ won the Online News Association’s feature reporting award, honoring excellence in online journalism that shows depth, insight and new understanding. The series has already been cited in filings to the Florida Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Jacksonville cop should have disclosed hit to driver’s face, experts say
Experts told The Tributary that Officer Donald Bowers should have reported his hit to the face of William McNeil Jr. after he smashed the car’s window to drag McNeil out of the car.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Extreme Florida heat increasingly dangerous for maternal, infant health
Heat risks for mothers and their unborn babies are rising around the world — and particularly in Florida.