The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Adamec Harley-Davidson, Venus Swim Wear, Brumos Motor Cars, and Exum Communications presented the 2nd annual Light the City Police Motorcycle Charity Ride on Friday, Oct. 13, 2006

750 motorcycles and over 1400 people from all over Northeast Florida participated in the night ride. The ride benefits the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation, Northeast Florida Chapter of Concerns for Police Survivors and the Police Athletic League.

After traveling over 50 miles and across five bridges, the riders  ended at the Jacksonville Landing. Festivities continued with refreshments, music and an auction  to raise money for the three charities.

Light the City II was  held in memory of Wilbert Wiggins, Sr., a 40 year veteran of the police force. Officer Wiggins began his career as a member of the old Jacksonville Police Department in 1961 during the time race relations were just beginning to change in Jacksonville. Wilbert became known as a "Trail Blazer."  He attended the first integrated Police Academy and was the first African-American to patrol on a two-wheeled motorcycle.

This year's Light the City Ride II raised funds for the non-profit agencies. JSO is looking forward to a successful event in 2007 as well.