Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Reviews Altercations In Florida-Georgia Football Game
### 26 Arrested, 14 Injured in Altercations During Annual Rivalry Game
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has released a statement detailing the altercations that occurred during the annual Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, October 29, 2023.
According to the statement, 26 people were arrested and 14 were injured during the game. The arrests were made for a variety of offenses, including disorderly conduct, battery, and trespassing. The injuries included minor cuts, bruises, and a broken arm.
The altercations began in the stands during the fourth quarter of the game. A verbal altercation between two fans escalated into a physical fight, and other fans quickly joined in. The fight spilled out of the stands and into the concourse, where it continued for several minutes.
Security personnel and police officers quickly responded to the scene and were able to break up the fight. However, several more altercations broke out in the concourse and outside the stadium after the game.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the altercations. No further information is available at this time.