Jacksonville Police Under Investigation for Violence at Florida-Georgia Game

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is facing scrutiny after disturbing videos emerged showing police officers engaging in physical altercations with fans during the highly-anticipated Florida-Georgia football game at EverBank Stadium on Saturday. The incident, which has been dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.

Mayor Deegan Demands Answers

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to express her concern over the disturbing videos circulating online. “I’m aware of several disturbing videos circulating from [Saturday’s] game,” Deegan posted. “We are awaiting the outcome of that investigation.”

Sheriff’s Office Launches Internal Review

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) confirmed that it is conducting a thorough review of the incidents. “The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Professional Standards Division is aware of the videos circulating from the Georgia-Florida football game. Administrative reviews of the incidents are being opened. As such, the agency will not comment until all facts are known and the reviews have been completed,” the office said in a statement.

Videos Capture Graphic Scenes

Multiple videos have surfaced online, each capturing a separate altercation between officers and spectators. One video shows two officers grappling with two fans in the stands, with surrounding crowds shouting at the officers to stop. A second video depicts a more violent confrontation between a man and two JSO officers, culminating in the man receiving multiple stun gun shocks and being left bloodied before being handcuffed. Neither video provides clear context for the initial provocations that led to the escalating violence.