In Immokalee, Florida, Javier Joel Perez, aged 45, has pleaded guilty to serious charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Perez admitted to possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute, having a firearm to aid drug trafficking, and unlawfully possessingContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that William Rand Paige, Jr. (50, Fernandina Beach) has pleaded guilty to using the internet to attempt to entice a 11-year-old child to engage in sexual activity. Paige faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison andContinue Reading
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the recovery of Lori Paige, who has been missing since June 3, 2023. Lori Paige, who was 12 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen at the 1200Continue Reading
During the February 15th, 2024, State of the Port address, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green outlined major growth initiatives currently underway in and around port terminals that are positioning Jacksonville for future cargo volume growth. Business Developments and Infrastructure Projects Hosted by the Propeller Club ofContinue Reading
Primark celebrated the grand opening of its new distribution center on the Northside off Zoo Parkway, marking a significant milestone for the company’s expansion in the United States. The 550,000 square foot facility is Primark’s second distribution center in the U.S. and the sole one in the Southeast region. DuringContinue Reading
Lillie Mae Callahan, a 14-year-old white female, has been reported missing by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Lillie was last seen on February 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM in Dunnellon. According to authorities, Lillie is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazelContinue Reading
The University of North Florida commenced construction on a new Honors Residence Hall on February 9, 2024, signaling a significant addition to the campus infrastructure set to be available for students from fall 2025 onwards. UNF President Moez Limayem and Dr. Jeff Chamberlain, UNF Hicks Honors College dean, led theContinue Reading
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Patrol Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 4300 block of Post Street in the Murray Hill area following reports of a shooting. Upon reaching the scene, Officers found Blaise Conner, a 17-year-old white male, with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts fromContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month. n The requested rate hikes come as state legislative leaders grapple with proposed solutions to rising insurance rates in theContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers have advanced new legislation that would safeguard Floridians from being shut out from the property insurance market by raising the cap on the state’s last-resort insurer. n Senate Bill 1106 is sponsored by state Sen. Ed Hooper, R-Palm Harbor, and would revise certain minimumContinue Reading