Fla. police recruit dies after exercise session at academy
By: Dan Scanlan, The Florida Times-Union
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 43-year-old police recruit died Thursday afternoon following an “apparent medical episode” after a routine exercise regimen at the police academy at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South campus, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Tony Alexander Cephas, married with two children and a military veteran, fell ill during a scheduled water break and was declared dead after he was taken to a hospital, Director Ron Lendvay said.
Announcing the death with a “very heavy heart,” Lendvay said Cephas had just begun the law enforcement program only 10 days ago.
