Jacksonville News (Page 182)

The Foundation for Scottish Athletics, Inc., based in Jacksonville has been awarded the 2024 Scottish Athletics Masters World Championship by the Scottish Masters Athletics International, according to a release. The championship — scheduled for Oct. 5-6, 2024, at the Clay County Fairgrounds — will feature up to 150 athletes fromContinue Reading

The lawyer for a former financial planning manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise said he spent most of that money gambling on sports. In a news release Thursday, the attorney for Amit Patel said his client will plead guilty to theContinue Reading

A 10-year-old’s wish to become a fighter pilot came true on Thursday at Jacksonville International Airport. Easton, who has a blood disorder and was given the opportunity by Make-A-Wish, got to go inside an F-15C Eagle. Easton and his mother also toured the hangar, tested out aircrew equipment, and exploredContinue Reading

A Georgia man died Thursday morning after his truck collided with a Jacksonville Transportation Authority passenger bus while traveling on U.S. 1 (New Kings Road), according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers said the bus was traveling northbound on New Kings Road in the left turn lane, while theContinue Reading

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was back at practice on Thursday less than three days after he suffered an ankle injury in a Monday night loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Lawrence, 24, didn’t participate in all of the drills during the afternoon, but he did warm up with his teamContinue Reading

Body camera video from a St. Johns County arrest in May showed a language barrier between one deputy and a man who the sheriff’s office said was trespassing on a St. Augustine property. The deputy involved later died after confronting the man and arresting him following a scuffle. RELATED: BodyContinue Reading

News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) and The Porter Firm are proud to present the fifth annual Jacksonville Image Awards. News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations in our local African-American communities toContinue Reading

A teenager was grazed by a bullet after two suspects attempted to approach him while he was walking in the Oceanway neighborhood early Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the teenager was walking to a local convenience store to get snacks at around 3 a.m. onContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) is being investigated by the city, three sources confirmed to News4JAX on Thursday. Sources said the investigation involves oversight of funds for various programs and a report is expected to be released soon. A city spokesman confirmed the Inspector General report but said it couldContinue Reading