Jacksonville News (Page 144)

Two off-duty officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who were charged with DUI-related traffic violations in St. Johns County have pleaded no contest to reckless driving, court records show. In February, Officer Christoper Krukowski Lamont, who was driving his personal vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in St.Continue Reading

Just like the tagline says, the News4JAX I-TEAM is all about uncovering untold stories and getting results. This year was no different. The I-TEAM investigated dozens of stories in 2023 that made an impact, and those stories were read hundreds of thousands of times on News4JAX.com. Here are 10 ofContinue Reading

As the moniker says, News4JAX is “The Local Station.” That means we provide passionate coverage of events that happen throughout the Northeast Florida communities, preparing our audience for weather alerts, staying on top of crime developments and providing the latest details on court proceedings. We cover it all, and youContinue Reading

As we wrap up 2023, Jacksonville is in another violent stretch with eight homicides in the last eight days. It’s been a violent December in Jacksonville with at least three more shootings in the past day, including a murder at the Three Seasons mobile home park on the Westside, aContinue Reading

A pair of crashes Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County caused major backups on the highway. There were reported crashes on both northbound and southbound lanes and traffic was backed up for miles in both directions as of 1:30 p.m. Shoulders were blocked on both lanes andContinue Reading

Several changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the state’s “move over” traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran. RELATED: Drivers move over: You could be fined in 2024 if you don’t switch lanes for disabled vehicles with hazards Lawmakers duringContinue Reading

A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office correctional officer charged with child abuse of a non-sexual nature pleaded guilty to the third-degree felony on Nov. 30, according to court records. Darrick Scott, who resigned when he was arrested in April, was placed on 18 months of probation and ordered to take angerContinue Reading

Prosecutors have submitted the list of witnesses they plan to call in the trial of two former JEA executives facing federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud. The trial is on track for February, although defense attorneys have raised the possibility of asking for a delay. The next pre-trial hearingContinue Reading

The St. Johns County Police Athletic League held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new athletic fields in Elkton. Sheriff Rob Hardwick attended the groundbreaking at 2825 Allen Nease Road in Elkton. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Continue Reading