Crime & Safety
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 13th
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office would like to remind citizens that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we will "spring forward" one h ...
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March 11, 2022
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office would like to remind citizens that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we will "spring forward" one hour, as daylight saving time (DST) begins.
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- The beginning of DST (in the Spring) and the end of DST (in the Fall) are the times of year to replace batteries in smoke detectors, and test them.
- Update the time on existing timers
- Lock car doors and don't leave valuables in the car! Remember: Day or night do the #9PMRoutine!
- With the warmer weather, be mindful of more bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadway.
This press release was produced by Jacksonville Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.