Thomas Garcia
Tommy Garcia’s been with News4Jax since April 2004. Since then, he has been a dedicated member of the Photojournalist team. The aspect of the job Tommy enjoys the most is being of service to the community he calls home.
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17-year-old facing charges in double stabbing after Fleming Island house party
Read full article: 17-year-old facing charges in double stabbing after Fleming Island house partyA 17-year-old from Fleming Island is facing aggravated battery charges in connection with a double stabbing last Friday after a house party in the Woodlands neighborhood.
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Local pharmacist says he’s ready to fill gap for families in need after 3 Walgreens close on Northside
Read full article: Local pharmacist says he’s ready to fill gap for families in need after 3 Walgreens close on NorthsideCity leaders say they’re working on both short-term fixes and long-term solutions to prevent the problem from getting worse after several pharmacies closed on the Northside, and local pharmacists say they’re ready to help fill the gap as thousands of families look to fill prescriptions.
Attorneys for man arrested in viral traffic stop files federal lawsuit against officers, city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Attorneys for man arrested in viral traffic stop files federal lawsuit against officers, city of JacksonvilleThe attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.
Jacksonville artists ‘frustrated’ as city begins costly crosswalk mural removals
Read full article: Jacksonville artists ‘frustrated’ as city begins costly crosswalk mural removalsSome Jacksonville artists said they’re frustrated as the city began its costly crosswalk mural removals from streets on Friday.
Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book reveals
Read full article: Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book revealsAs prosecutors prepare for the trial of Erik Sparre, charged with the 1985 murders of Harold and Thelma Swain, a newly published book has revealed a chilling connection involving his son and a notorious Jacksonville murder case.
A 4-story, 266-unit community is coming to The Avenues Mall, one of the city’s fastest-growing districts
Read full article: A 4-story, 266-unit community is coming to The Avenues Mall, one of the city’s fastest-growing districtsJacksonville has had a housing problem for years now and this might apart of the solution; new apartments could soon be built on the campus of the Avenues Mall.
First Coast Expressway in Clay County set to open ahead of schedule
Read full article: First Coast Expressway in Clay County set to open ahead of scheduleA new 18-mile stretch of the First Coast Expressway is expected to open as early as this weekend in Clay County—well ahead of its original projected completion date in spring 2026.
Florida DOGE claims a 57% increase in Jacksonville property tax collections since 2020. How to check your tax history
Read full article: Florida DOGE claims a 57% increase in Jacksonville property tax collections since 2020. How to check your tax historyThe Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is launching an investigation into the City of Jacksonville’s property tax collections, citing a 57% increase since 2020.
UNF 10-year master plan draft includes possible football stadium, Greek Village; ‘will add energy’ students say
Read full article: UNF 10-year master plan draft includes possible football stadium, Greek Village; ‘will add energy’ students sayA football stadium, Greek Row, and new academic buildings. These are among the proposed changes within the University of North Florida’s 10-year master plan, a proposal that was recently presented to the university’s Board of Trustees.