'Murder capital of Florida': DOJ targets violent crimes in Jacksonville under model city initiative

The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its fight against violent crime in Jacksonville, Florida, through its Model City Initiative, as it has allocated a massive $73 million grant. The programme aims to strengthen law enforcement, target repeat violent offenders, disrupt criminal networks, and address the root causes of crime in communities plagued by gun violence and homicides.Jacksonville, often referred to as the “Murder Capital of Florida,” is among the cities facing increased federal attention under this initiative.