Jacksonville Sheriff Will Close District 3 Station
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office will close its District 3 substation on October 15, 2026, for a planned relocation.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is set to close the District 3 substation, currently located at 8875 Liberty Ridge Drive, on October 15, 2026. The department is moving the facility to a new site as part of a strategic relocation.
Why it matters
The closure affects the Mandarin and Southside areas served by the current facility. Residents should be aware of this transition as the department shifts its localized infrastructure to a new location.
The current substation is located at 8875 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 110, serving residents in the 32256 zip code. Other police services remain available at the Public Services Building at 450 Magnolia Street, 32204.
The players
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for police operations, community safety, and administrative services throughout the City of Jacksonville.
The details
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office confirmed that while the District 3 substation is closing, all other district stations and the main Public Services Building remain fully operational. Public service hours for these facilities continue to run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The District 3 substation will officially close for relocation.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend of municipal infrastructure consolidation aimed at improving service efficiency across city sectors. The transition follows established facility optimization efforts designed to modernize police footprint and coverage in high-growth districts.
Residents of the Mandarin and Southside areas should prepare for the closure of the local station starting October 15, 2026. For immediate police services during the transition, the public can continue to visit the Public Services Building on Magnolia Street.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local station locations ensures residents know where to access in-person services when needed. Always check the official agency website for updates regarding the specific opening date and address of the new facility.
Further reading
For additional updates on municipal infrastructure changes, visit the Jacksonville Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 4 Jax.
