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2 men convicted in brutal slaying of family on Florida’s Turnpike among 37 with federal death sentences commuted Monday
Read full article: 2 men convicted in brutal slaying of family on Florida’s Turnpike among 37 with federal death sentences commuted MondayPresident Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment mere weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.
New report finds former Jacksonville crime prevention program Cure Violence lacked oversight, had several deficiencies
Read full article: New report finds former Jacksonville crime prevention program Cure Violence lacked oversight, had several deficienciesCure Violence was announced with a lot of fanfare back in 2019. At first, the data suggested it was making a difference. Then it ended in 2023 and the city pulled funding in March 2024. The Office of Inspector General says it launched its investigation to find out why the city terminated the contract.
2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of November
Read full article: 2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of NovemberDespite the time of year, temperatures have been unseasonably warm, even for Florida, and Kids and Car Safety wants to remind parents to be vigilant -- no matter the season -- after wo children died in hot cars in Florida in the first week of November.
JSO: Drunken man hits police horse in face after Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: JSO: Drunken man hits police horse in face after Georgia-Florida gameA 26-year-old man is facing charges after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he hit a police horse in the face after the Georgia-Florida game on Saturday.
Longtime leader of the News4JAX I-TEAM steps down for new role at JEA
Read full article: Longtime leader of the News4JAX I-TEAM steps down for new role at JEAJodi Mohrmann, who along with reporters helped craft countless award-winning investigations for the News4JAX I-TEAM, is stepping down from her position after nearly 14 years at THE Local Station.
Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find out
Read full article: Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find outSex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
All the things not to say to a parent experiencing miscarriage, infant loss
Read full article: All the things not to say to a parent experiencing miscarriage, infant lossEach October marks another National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, intended to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or infancy.
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded from a third-party platform in security breach
Read full article: Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded from a third-party platform in security breachThe data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded from a third-party platform in a security breach in a year already rife with massive cyberattacks.
2 teens killed in shooting at apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside
Read full article: 2 teens killed in shooting at apartment complex on Jacksonville’s NorthsideTwo juveniles were killed in a shooting early Sunday at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
AAA sends warning at the start of summer: The 100 deadliest days for teen drivers
Read full article: AAA sends warning at the start of summer: The 100 deadliest days for teen driversMemorial Day has come and gone, and this week marks the start of the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.” AAA reports an average of seven people will die, every day, in crashes involving teen drivers between now and Labor Day.
Teen conspired to kill father in 2022, then shot accomplice 3 days later: JSO
Read full article: Teen conspired to kill father in 2022, then shot accomplice 3 days later: JSOA 17-year-old is facing murder and conspiracy charges in connection with two killings in 2022, including the death of his father.
‘I got my baby back’: Mom relieved to find missing Jacksonville 3-year-old safe after overnight search
Read full article: ‘I got my baby back’: Mom relieved to find missing Jacksonville 3-year-old safe after overnight searchA Jacksonville family’s frantic overnight search ended with relief Monday morning when a missing 3-year-old girl was found safe in Northwest Jacksonville and reunited with her mother.
Federal judge hears arguments in South Florida’s newspaper lawsuit against Jacksonville over panhandling ordinance
Read full article: Federal judge hears arguments in South Florida’s newspaper lawsuit against Jacksonville over panhandling ordinanceA federal judge will hear the case of a South Florida newspaper on Friday morning that is suing the city of Jacksonville over the city's panhandling ordinance that is in effect right now.
Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionist
Read full article: Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionistFrom Social Security numbers to banking information, both private and public entities are being targeted and are receiving the same message: “We have your personal data. Pay up, or you’ll face the consequences.”
LIVE: CFPB and DOT hold hearing on airline and credit card rewards programs
Read full article: LIVE: CFPB and DOT hold hearing on airline and credit card rewards programsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Transportation will host a hearing on airline and credit card rewards programs.
Duval school district has new campaign videos, but will it recruit more students?
Read full article: Duval school district has new campaign videos, but will it recruit more students?Some teachers are concerned after the Duval County Public Schools district confirmed approximately 700 positions could be cut. A Duval County Public Schools video campaign comes as we’re learning more about the district’s process around potentially closing and consolidating more than two dozen schools, in the coming years.
‘Nothing worse’: Sheriff says JSO corrections officer among 17 charged in jail drug smuggling ring
Read full article: ‘Nothing worse’: Sheriff says JSO corrections officer among 17 charged in jail drug smuggling ringA long-term investigation into a drug smuggling ring at the Duval County jail resulted in 17 arrests.
Chair says Duval County School Board will seek community input before deciding to close any schools
Read full article: Chair says Duval County School Board will seek community input before deciding to close any schoolsThe Duval County public school landscape could look very different - in the next few years. Two dozen schools are on the chopping block or could be consolidated.
DCPS explores plan to close several schools as enrollment dips due to charter, private school migration
Read full article: DCPS explores plan to close several schools as enrollment dips due to charter, private school migrationThe district is exploring ways to address a $1.4 billion budget gap through consolidation, and Atlantic Beach Elementary School is one of the schools that would close under a proposal under consideration.
Man wielding knife, seen stabbing himself shot by officer in San Marco: JSO
Read full article: Man wielding knife, seen stabbing himself shot by officer in San Marco: JSOA 49-year-old man who was seen stabbing himself in the San Marco area was shot by an officer Saturday afternoon when he approached two officers with a large knife raised above his head, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man who shot, killed girlfriend at Jacksonville Amazon center will spend life behind bars
Read full article: Man who shot, killed girlfriend at Jacksonville Amazon center will spend life behind barsA man convicted for shooting and killing his girlfriend in September 2020 at a Jacksonville Amazon center was sentenced to life without parole on Friday.
Man killed, teen critically injured in separate shootings Sunday night off Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Man killed, teen critically injured in separate shootings Sunday night off Normandy BoulevardTwo shootings less than 5 miles apart off Normandy Boulevard left one man dead and a teenager critically injured Sunday night.
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Read full article: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outageUsers reported being locked out of their Facebook accounts and feeds on the platform as well as Threads and Instagram were not refreshing. WhatsApp, which is also owned by Meta, appeared unaffected.
Friendly Reminder: If a traffic light is out, treat it as four-way stop
Read full article: Friendly Reminder: If a traffic light is out, treat it as four-way stopFlorida, get it together. We've been over this before. A storm comes, creating power outages, and while you are driving you see a blinking stop light or a light that is completely dark.
Family of 2-year-old who drowned in retention pond suing complex for $50K, claiming negligence
Read full article: Family of 2-year-old who drowned in retention pond suing complex for $50K, claiming negligencePrecious memories of 2-year-old Musiq Jordan-Dye are all her family has to hold onto after she was reported missing in October and was later pulled from a pond at the Paradise Island Apartments.
18-year-old charged in murder of 17-year-old found fatally shot on sidewalk in Murray Hill
Read full article: 18-year-old charged in murder of 17-year-old found fatally shot on sidewalk in Murray HillDays after a 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in the Murray Hill neighborhood, police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old in the murder case.
Jacksonville man whose case helped change sentencing laws for juveniles to be released soon
Read full article: Jacksonville man whose case helped change sentencing laws for juveniles to be released soonTerrance Graham, who is from Jacksonville, spent almost two decades in Florida prison for crimes he committed as a minor. His case, which ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010, led to a landmark decision about the sentencing of juvenile offenders.
Man convicted in deadly shooting of girlfriend at Jacksonville Amazon center
Read full article: Man convicted in deadly shooting of girlfriend at Jacksonville Amazon centerA man charged with first-degree murder in the September 2020 shooting of his 22-year-old girlfriend at a Jacksonville Amazon center was convicted Tuesday after the jury deliberated for just 20 minutes.
Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing guns from home
Read full article: Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing guns from homeDuval County Public Schools sent a message to families of students at Mandarin Middle School and Atlantic Coast High School, announcing additional security on Wednesday.
‘That’s when they realized that I wasn’t dead’: Domestic violence survivor shares her story to help others
Read full article: ‘That’s when they realized that I wasn’t dead’: Domestic violence survivor shares her story to help othersJaw-dropping police body camera video shows officers sneaking three young children quietly through a window before they barge through the door and arrest the children's father: you had just stabbed their mother 17 times and left her for dead.
Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hope
Read full article: Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hopeIt’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifies and treats repeat offenders with severe mental illness and substance abuse problems.
Community meetings Wednesday, Thursday to discuss next phase of cleanup for contaminated Jacksonville industrial site
Read full article: Community meetings Wednesday, Thursday to discuss next phase of cleanup for contaminated Jacksonville industrial siteThe 31-acre Kerr-McGee Jacksonville Superfund site on Talleyrand Avenue has been on the EPA’s priority list for cleanup since 2010.
Second driver in deadly July 2022 street racing crash sentenced to 6 months in jail, license suspended
Read full article: Second driver in deadly July 2022 street racing crash sentenced to 6 months in jail, license suspendedThe second driver who pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, racing and reckless driving in a deadly high-speed crash was sentenced Wednesday.
1 man killed, another injured in fight inside home near Hodges & Beach boulevards
Read full article: 1 man killed, another injured in fight inside home near Hodges & Beach boulevardsOne man was killed and another was injured during a fight late Tuesday night in the Golden Glades area off Hodges Boulevard, police said.
Does your county collect garbage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Read full article: Does your county collect garbage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?Most counties collect garbage on a normal schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but a handful will have delayed pick-ups for the week following the Jan. 15 holiday.
Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWS
Read full article: Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWSIt's chillier today under clear skies and highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Tonight will be colder in the mid-30s in town with low 40s east of I-95 to the coast.
Family of Ed White student killed in 2019 upset with sentence after shooter gets 15 years for manslaughter
Read full article: Family of Ed White student killed in 2019 upset with sentence after shooter gets 15 years for manslaughterA man who was 17 years old when he was arrested in 2019 in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Ed White High student was sentenced Friday to serve 15 years in state prison for the girl’s death.
Fernandina Beach city manager apologizes after admitting he’d been drinking when he crashed bicycle
Read full article: Fernandina Beach city manager apologizes after admitting he’d been drinking when he crashed bicycleA special meeting is expected to be held next week in Fernandina Beach to address a situation involving the city manager.
Jacksonville marquee, billboard defaced with antisemitic graffiti on 1st night of Hanukkah
Read full article: Jacksonville marquee, billboard defaced with antisemitic graffiti on 1st night of HanukkahThis comes as religious-based hates crimes are on the rise and law enforcement agencies are warning members of the Jewish community to be alert for possible threats.
Kiki with Katie: I feel the same way about these temps as Kevin felt about Buzz’s girlfriend — WOOF!
Read full article: Kiki with Katie: I feel the same way about these temps as Kevin felt about Buzz’s girlfriend — WOOF!Are you curious about the goings on in JAX as we get into the swing of the Holiday Season?
‘This mission gives us strength’: Parents honor son killed in wrong-way crash through foundation in his name
Read full article: ‘This mission gives us strength’: Parents honor son killed in wrong-way crash through foundation in his nameA St. Johns County family grieving the loss of their son killed in a head-on crash earlier this year is hoping to help and inspire others through a foundation in his name.
‘Shell-shocked’: Parents describe scramble to protect children at sports complex during deputy-involved shooting
Read full article: ‘Shell-shocked’: Parents describe scramble to protect children at sports complex during deputy-involved shootingA deputy pursuit of a burglary suspect ended Saturday morning when the man, who was armed with a pistol, was shot near Davis Park in Ponte Vedra Beach as thousands of children played nearby, Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Deputies fatally shoot burglary suspect armed with gun near Ponte Vedra sports complex filled with children: sheriff
Read full article: Deputies fatally shoot burglary suspect armed with gun near Ponte Vedra sports complex filled with children: sheriffA deputy pursuit of a burglary suspect ended Saturday morning when the man, who was armed with a pistol, was shot near Davis Park in Ponte Vedra Beach as thousands of children played nearby, Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records show
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records showA man wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December was arrested over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
With rule changes about yard signs, here’s how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators
Read full article: With rule changes about yard signs, here’s how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predatorsSex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
A teen’s hit-and-run death could change how auto body shops operate
Read full article: A teen’s hit-and-run death could change how auto body shops operateAuto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota.
LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on his Bidenomics agenda in Philadelphia
Read full article: LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on his Bidenomics agenda in PhiladelphiaPresident Biden discusses how his Bidenomics agenda is creating good-paying union jobs, investing in America, and building a clean energy future.
Right place, right time: Man helps tenants escape from fire that destroyed 8 apartments at University Park complex
Read full article: Right place, right time: Man helps tenants escape from fire that destroyed 8 apartments at University Park complexA person was injured Tuesday night when they jumped from a second-story window during a fire at the Patriot Plaza Apartments on University Club Boulevard off Fort Caroline Road, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
State, local leaders speak out against Hamas attack on Israel
Read full article: State, local leaders speak out against Hamas attack on IsraelAfter the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from Gaza into Israel this weekend and Israel formally declared war on Sunday, federal, state and local leaders voiced their support of Israel in the conflict.
7 delicious taco recipes Instagram nailed (and you’ll want to try) on National Taco Day
Read full article: 7 delicious taco recipes Instagram nailed (and you’ll want to try) on National Taco DayNot that we have to wait until National Taco Day celebrate the exquisiteness that is tacos, but it sure is a good excuse.
Baptist Health offers new resource for mothers struggling with postpartum depression
Read full article: Baptist Health offers new resource for mothers struggling with postpartum depressionBaptist Health is providing therapy sessions starting Monday to women struggling with mental health conditions caused by pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum depression.
New K-9 training program helping to reduce chance of reoffending
Read full article: New K-9 training program helping to reduce chance of reoffendingFour inmates are the first to graduate from the 'Paw For Change' program, which is designed to not only help inmates, but to also provide dogs to the K9s For Warriors project.
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference to give updates as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches
Read full article: LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference to give updates as Tropical Storm Idalia approachesGovernor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Tallahassee ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia at 9 a.m.
Miami high school football player recovering after collapsing during preseason game
Read full article: Miami high school football player recovering after collapsing during preseason gameNews4jax is learning more about procedures at local schools should a medical emergency occur during practice or a game.
More than 500 threats against Duval County schools from 2020-2022: Which schools top the list?
Read full article: More than 500 threats against Duval County schools from 2020-2022: Which schools top the list?News4Jax digs deeper into school threats, which ones had the most, and the age of the students involved.
New school security system immediately notifies police about threats on Duval County campuses
Read full article: New school security system immediately notifies police about threats on Duval County campusesThe Duval County public school district has installed a new security system in every school that allows teachers and staff to immediately notify everyone if a school threat occurs on campus.
Construction begins on Riverside skate park, Artist Walk under Fuller Warren Bridge
Read full article: Construction begins on Riverside skate park, Artist Walk under Fuller Warren BridgeThe city of Jacksonville has broken ground on its newest addition to the 30-mile-long “Emerald Trail,” which includes a shaded public plaza, featuring an artistic skate park.
St. Augustine football standout accused in double shooting testifies he fired into truck that was speeding toward him
Read full article: St. Augustine football standout accused in double shooting testifies he fired into truck that was speeding toward himA former St. Augustine High School football standout charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a 2020 double shooting that left a 16-year-old schoolmate and her 21-year-old boyfriend dead hopes to convince a jury he was acting in self-defense.
St. Augustine football standout argues self-defense in 2020 double shooting that left 16-year-old, her boyfriend dead
Read full article: St. Augustine football standout argues self-defense in 2020 double shooting that left 16-year-old, her boyfriend deadA former St. Augustine High School football standout charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a 2020 double shooting that left a 16-year-old schoolmate and her 21-year-old boyfriend dead hopes to convince a jury he was acting in self-defense.
Mosquitos: What attracts them and who to call for free help getting rid of them
Read full article: Mosquitos: What attracts them and who to call for free help getting rid of themThe city of Jacksonville’s Mosquito Control department has seen a 200% increase in the number of calls from residents complaining about the pesky insects.
‘Their lives matter’: Mom wants people to remember 16-year-old, her boyfriend as jury selection begins in murder trial
Read full article: ‘Their lives matter’: Mom wants people to remember 16-year-old, her boyfriend as jury selection begins in murder trialAnfernee Wilson, who was 19 when he was first charged in the double homicide in October 2020, petitioned last October to change his plea, which he made as part of a deal that would have sentenced him to 45 years in prison.
Mother clings to hope that her son will receive justice years after his remains were found
Read full article: Mother clings to hope that her son will receive justice years after his remains were foundThe mother of a teen who disappeared and whose remains were found a year later in the woods in Northwest Jacksonville is still hoping for justice five years later.
Jacksonville man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes for racially motivated attacks on 2 Black women
Read full article: Jacksonville man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes for racially motivated attacks on 2 Black womenA Jacksonville man pleaded guilty Monday to two federal hate crimes for attacking two Black women with a gun.
Palatka man accused of bringing Harry Potter books, other items to meet 15-year-old for sex: PCSO
Read full article: Palatka man accused of bringing Harry Potter books, other items to meet 15-year-old for sex: PCSOThe man brought Harry Potter books, $20, and some muffins from a gas station, PCSO said.
Jacksonville man pistol-whipped female McDonald’s employee, leading to exchange of gunfire, arrests: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man pistol-whipped female McDonald’s employee, leading to exchange of gunfire, arrests: JSOThe argument that sparked gunfire at a Jacksonville McDonald’s early Saturday morning started between Akeem Black, 30, and a woman who was working in the drive-thru at the University Boulevard restaurant, according to an arrest report.