Fla. corrections officer’s swift response saves woman who jumped from bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer who rescued a woman from a creek after she jumped from a bridge has been named the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year.

Officer Obbie Johnson received the honor during the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2026 Winter Conference. The award recognizes a corrections officer who demonstrates exceptional courage, commitment and service in the line of duty…

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