It s shocking and appalling, said Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Director of Investigations Mike Bruno. Author: David Jones Updated: 5:16 AM EST February 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Three lives were taken and four teenagers will face a judge for their alleged involvement in the shooting at a Northwest Jacksonville apartment complex.
In the wake of the killings, city leaders and retired law enforcement are speaking out on potential solutions to youth crime. It s shocking and appalling, said Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Director of Investigations Mike Bruno. You ve got, kids, 14, 17, 18 years old out committing crimes like this.
In a press conference Wednesday, Bruno announced the arrest of three juveniles and one legal-age teen: a 14-year-old girl, two 17-year-old boys, and 18-year-old Keon Lester.
Local groups host Christmas food giveaways in year plagued by pandemic-related hardship
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each year, several Jacksonville organizations host special food give-away events to provide groceries to local, food-insecure families. But in an economy depressed by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 brings with it a compounded need for supplies.
The Jewish Family and Community Services food pantry opened its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, handing out 10-pound bags of food items.
“Sometimes it’s simply showing up,” JFCS Coordinator Cornesha Scott said. “People just want to know that you care. So that’s what we’re doing here today. We’re showing up to let our community know that we are here for them.”