{"id":579518,"date":"2026-02-10T09:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/579518\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:26:10","slug":"jacksonville-parks-director-returns-to-work-following-dui-arrest-faces-random-alcohol-testing-action-news-jax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/579518\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Parks Director returns to work following DUI arrest, faces random alcohol testing \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Action News Jax\u2019s Ben Becker has learned a City of Jacksonville leader will be subject to random alcohol testing following a recent DUI arrest<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to the city, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Joseph returned to work Monday after being placed on administrative leave last week. <\/p>\n

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While his case is pending, Joseph will undergo random alcohol testing under city policy due to the nature of his arrest.<\/p>\n

In addition, Joseph will not be allowed to drive for city business. The city said another employee will transport him when work-related travel is required.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe appreciate the many community members who have reached out to express their support for Daryl,\u201d said a city spokesperson.<\/p>\n

Action News Jax first reported that Joseph was arrested two weeks ago on a DUI charge. Police say the arrest followed a crash in which Joseph allegedly struck another vehicle carrying two teenagers, including a 17-year-old driver.<\/p>\n

Joseph is scheduled to appear in court this Thursday.<\/p>\n

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