Travis Gibson
Executive Reporter
Executive Reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years and helps reporters develop meaningful and impactful community stories.
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2 days ago
GOP claims mayor broke the law with re-election video; Deegan rep says ‘everything was done by the book’
Read full article: GOP claims mayor broke the law with re-election video; Deegan rep says ‘everything was done by the book’The Republican Party of Florida on Friday announced that it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s re-election campaign.
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Man accused of hurling racial slurs at kids, showing deadly weapon during argument over football in his backyard: JSO
Read full article: Man accused of hurling racial slurs at kids, showing deadly weapon during argument over football in his backyard: JSOA Jacksonville man was arrested on Wednesday and accused of pulling a “deadly weapon” on neighbors during a dispute involving children.
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FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive, accused in deadly Missouri shooting, arrested in Alachua County following tips
Read full article: FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive, accused in deadly Missouri shooting, arrested in Alachua County following tipsOne day after the FBI offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of one of its 10 most wanted fugitives, the fugitive was arrested in Alachua County.
‘Taxpayers are getting fleeced’: Washington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcement
Read full article: ‘Taxpayers are getting fleeced’: Washington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcementThe Washington Post Editorial Board used news of the Orlando announcement to highlight what it calls “the ongoing shakedown” of Duval County taxpayers.
UNF gets $8M donation to renovate stadium on campus
Read full article: UNF gets $8M donation to renovate stadium on campusThe University of North Florida (UNF) announced an $8 million gift from the estate of Kernan R. Hodges to support renovations and upgrades at Hodges Stadium. The stadium is home to UNF men’s and women’s soccer and the university’s track and field teams, as well as professional Sporting Jax soccer teams.
‘Wire that snitch box up’: Jacksonville man gets 2+ years in federal prison for threatening witness on Facebook
Read full article: ‘Wire that snitch box up’: Jacksonville man gets 2+ years in federal prison for threatening witness on FacebookA Jacksonville man was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for threatening to retaliate against a witness in a federal case.
Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donated
Read full article: Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donatedThe man who was shot and killed last week near a St. Johns County construction site left behind a grieving wife and two young children, according to an online fundraiser set up to benefit Joseph Manfredi’s family.
JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests made
Read full article: JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests madeOver the course of three days in February, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and detectives said they visited businesses across the city to search for illegal gambling machines.
Alarming video shows masked burglar breaking into St. Johns County home, leaving with file cabinet and briefcase
Read full article: Alarming video shows masked burglar breaking into St. Johns County home, leaving with file cabinet and briefcaseDetectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary after a masked person broke into a home in the Beacon Lake neighborhood.
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.