Travis Gibson
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Executive Reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years and helps reporters develop meaningful and impactful community stories.
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Missing Jacksonville man found alive, stuck in ‘quicksand’ in Putnam County, went days without food, water: PCSO
Read full article: Missing Jacksonville man found alive, stuck in ‘quicksand’ in Putnam County, went days without food, water: PCSOA Jacksonville man who was reported missing earlier this month was found alive Wednesday at a sand plant near Melrose, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victims
Read full article: Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victimsSpencer Calvert, who owned Pineapple Corporation, was arrested in 2024 and accused of misappropriating over $15 million.
JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utility
Read full article: JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utilityJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and JEA CEO Vickie Cavey will answer questions Friday at City Hall as the city-owned utility has become mired in yet another controversy.
Deegan administration feeling ‘confident’ ahead of AG’s criminal subpoena deadline over employee’s ICE video
Read full article: Deegan administration feeling ‘confident’ ahead of AG’s criminal subpoena deadline over employee’s ICE videoFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.
Councilman under scrutiny after controversial texts involving board member slams JEA, alleges ‘racism’, ‘toxic’ culture
Read full article: Councilman under scrutiny after controversial texts involving board member slams JEA, alleges ‘racism’, ‘toxic’ cultureThe Jacksonville City Council president, who is under scrutiny following controversial text messages to a JEA board member, blasted the city-owned utility on Thursday, saying he’s heard allegations of racism and a toxic culture within the organization.
JEA board nominee withdraws amid criticism over councilman’s text messages citing ‘big favor’
Read full article: JEA board nominee withdraws amid criticism over councilman’s text messages citing ‘big favor’The leader of Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida has withdrawn his name for consideration for a spot on the JEA board following controversial text messages from the city council president who nominated him.
Council president tells JEA board member he’s replacing him because he owed a ‘big favor’ to his boss, texts show
Read full article: Council president tells JEA board member he’s replacing him because he owed a ‘big favor’ to his boss, texts showCity Council President Kevin Carrico is facing backlash after text messages seemed to reveal that part of his motivation to nominate his boss for a position on JEA’s board happened because he owed him a “big favor.”
St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud expected to plead guilty, be sentenced this month
Read full article: St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud expected to plead guilty, be sentenced this monthSpencer Calvert, who owned Pineapple Corporation, was arrested in 2024 and accused of misappropriating over $15 million.
Florida AG sends criminal subpoena to Deegan administration, targets employee put on leave after posting ICE video
Read full article: Florida AG sends criminal subpoena to Deegan administration, targets employee put on leave after posting ICE videoFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.
Former UNF volleyball coach denies she urged players to play through injuries, caused mental health issues: attorney
Read full article: Former UNF volleyball coach denies she urged players to play through injuries, caused mental health issues: attorneyThe former head coach of the University of North Florida’s volleyball team is pushing back against allegations made by former players that were detailed in a months-long investigation by the school, according to her attorney.
Video shows popular conservative internet personality being accused of disobeying lawful order at St. Augustine protest
Read full article: Video shows popular conservative internet personality being accused of disobeying lawful order at St. Augustine protestA popular conservative internet personality and gun rights activist posted a video on Wednesday that showed her receiving a federal citation for disobeying a lawful order during a protest in St. Augustine.
Nassau County responds after Florida AG says county can’t justify big impact fee rate hike
Read full article: Nassau County responds after Florida AG says county can’t justify big impact fee rate hikeNassau County officially responded on Monday, days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out against the county’s bid to substantially increase impact fees and questioned Uthmeier’s position.