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3:45 p.m. |120 more COVID-19 deaths in state, 13 in Northeast Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 120 more deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Sunday s daily report, yet another day with more than 100 fatalities linked to the disease.
Northeast Florida s toll increased by 13 nine in Duval County, two in St. Johns County, one each in Clay and Nassau counties and now stands at 1,564 for the pandemic as a whole.
The state s death toll increased to 26,915 and is on pace to surpass 27,000 as early as Monday. The day s highest toll was recorded in Miami-Dade County with 29. | Read more
Auxiliary Sgt. Louis “Lou” Livatino had volunteered with the department for almost 10 years.
Sheriff Mike Williams called him an amazing man who served the community for free. Sgt. Livatino volunteered his time on the Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Honor Guard and countless assignments assisting patrol functions, most times working as much if not more than full-time police officers, Williams said. A friend to all and he will be missed by all.
Remembrances for the late 71-year-old sergeant were posted by the Fraternal Order of Police and others, including former Sheriff s Office spokeswoman Melissa Bujeda. If you knew Lou, you loved Lou, Bujeda said. I will miss his kind soul and never-ending smile so much.
Reserve police officer who died of COVID-19 called ‘a friend to all’
Jacksonville auxiliary sergeant’s passing considered a line-of-duty death
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A reserve officer of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has died, the Fraternal Order of Police announced Wednesday.
Auxiliary Sgt. Louis Livatino, 71, was described as a dedicated family man who volunteered his time on the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and countless assignments assisting patrol functions, sometimes working as much or more than full-time officers. According to JSO, he had volunteered with the police auxiliary for 10 years.
“Lou lived a life dedicated to service and was willing to help wherever he could. Everyone at JSO who had the opportunity to work with Lou is mourning his passing and praying for his wife, Sheryl, and their family,” Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams wrote in a statement.