JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The legacy of football and track legend Bob Hayes continues to grow in Jacksonville, where a school track and field facility has been officially named in his honor. The field, now designated the “Bob Hayes Track and Field,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony in early AprilContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools has partnered with BusPatrol America to roll out a new safety initiative aimed at protecting more than 30,000 students who ride school buses each day. The School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program officially began April 1, equipping more than 900 district buses withContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will illuminate several city landmarks in red from April 26 through May 3 as part of a national tribute honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty. Locations participating in the tribute include JFRD headquarters, the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, StationContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Marine Division recently joined several regional and federal agencies for advanced water rescue training aimed at strengthening coordination during emergencies on local waterways. The Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course was held last week at U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport andContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City officials have issued an immediate burn ban across Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions continue to intensify due to extreme drought and weather conditions. The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department announced the ban April 30, prohibiting all open burning until furtherContinue Reading
PENSACOLA, FL — A 38-year-old Beulah man was arrested Tuesday after an investigation revealed he was allegedly using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Tyler Michael Vanover faces nine felony charges following a digital probe that began earlier this year. The arrest was part of a statewideContinue Reading
STARKE, FL — A 59-year-old Bradford County man was arrested Wednesday as part of a statewide law enforcement initiative targeting the digital exploitation of children. Gary Eugene Adams, of Starke, faces multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Adams has been charged withContinue Reading
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A 69-year-old Pasco County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an undercover operation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) targeting the distribution of illegal digital material. Frank Ruiz Tonin was taken into custody on April 29, 2026, and faces 18 felony counts related to theContinue Reading
HAMILTON COUNTY, Fla. — A homeowner has been arrested following a months-long investigation into suspected drug activity at a residence in the northwestern part of the county, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators with the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit began looking into the property after receiving numerousContinue Reading
CROSS CITY, Fla. — A state inmate assigned to a city work crew was arrested after being found with a large quantity of marijuana during a cleanup detail, according to the Cross City Police Department. The incident occurred the morning of April 30 while inmates were working at Johnny GreeneContinue Reading