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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Former Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girl
Read full article: Former Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girlA former Jacksonville youth pastor is behind bars following a nearly three-month investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office into allegations of sexual battery against a minor.
St. Johns County superintendent hits back after criticism from FDOE commissioner, says 22 positions will be eliminated
Read full article: St. Johns County superintendent hits back after criticism from FDOE commissioner, says 22 positions will be eliminatedSt. Johns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen sent a letter to Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas defending himself against accusations made by Kamoutsas in a social-media post and subsequent letter.
Brantley County Sheriff’s Office no longer accepting donations; lists additional drop-off points
Read full article: Brantley County Sheriff’s Office no longer accepting donations; lists additional drop-off pointsAfter overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.
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Volunteer firefighter, 59, dies after medical emergency while battling brush fire on Old Dixie Highway in Hilliard
Read full article: Volunteer firefighter, 59, dies after medical emergency while battling brush fire on Old Dixie Highway in HilliardA firefighter with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department has died after suffering a medical emergency while battling a brush fire, according to Nassau County Fire and Rescue Chief Brady Rigdon.
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Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding comments
Read full article: Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding commentsIn February, the St. Johns County School District said it was bracing for the potential of a big budget gap next school year.
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Here’s how you can help Brantley County families who have lost homes in massive blaze
Read full article: Here’s how you can help Brantley County families who have lost homes in massive blazeAfter overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.
Brantley County cafe making food for firefighters says neighbors have covered cost of meals for those who lost homes
Read full article: Brantley County cafe making food for firefighters says neighbors have covered cost of meals for those who lost homesAs some Brantley County residents struggle with the loss of their homes and others who were forced to evacuate worry they might be next, the tight-knit community is rallying to help in any way they can.
How small Georgia cities are stepping up to support people affected by a devastating wildfire, and how you can help
Read full article: How small Georgia cities are stepping up to support people affected by a devastating wildfire, and how you can helpNahunta isn’t the only area trying to rally to help wildfire victims.
‘This mob mentality will not be tolerated’: 10 teens charged after Good Samaritan beaten while trying to break up fight
Read full article: ‘This mob mentality will not be tolerated’: 10 teens charged after Good Samaritan beaten while trying to break up fightA man who stopped to break up a fight outside a Putnam County school ended up seriously injured after a group of students turned on him Friday afternoon, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
News4JAX asked for public records related to council president’s JEA subpoena. Council said it would cost us nearly $4K
Read full article: News4JAX asked for public records related to council president’s JEA subpoena. Council said it would cost us nearly $4KA News4JAX request for public records stemming from the ongoing controversy surrounding JEA triggered a cost estimate from the city of Jacksonville for nearly $4,000.
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.
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.