Jacksonville News (Page 239)

A former Clay County firefighter was arrested after he showed concerning behavior early Thursday morning when he arrived at the Clay County Jail without a shirt and dressed in “tactical” gear, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO said Zack Coon, 36, was shirtless with a “tactical” bulletproof vestContinue Reading

Traffic stops are the most common police interactions in the United States, but they can also be among the most dangerous, with risks for both law enforcement officers and civilians. A recent incident in Camden County, where a traffic stop escalated into a deadly shooting, has raised questions about theContinue Reading

The fair fun officially begins Thursday night when the gates open to eager fairgoers waiting to experience new rides and eat good food. Preparations for this year’s 69th annual Jacksonville Agricultural Fair began early as vendors and attractions sat up to entertain anticipated crowds. Michael Gullion, chairman of the GreaterContinue Reading

A Naval Petty Officer was arrested last week in Nassau County and accused of wanting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl from an online chatroom. Investigators from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said over the course of four days Diego Alva, 32, sent explicit photos to undercover agents whoContinue Reading

A Ware County firefighter was charged with DUI manslaughter for a crash in June that killed another firefighter, according to a booking report. Bobby “Blue” Smith died when the fire truck he was riding in overturned after the driver lost control, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Luke Zimmerman wasContinue Reading

A Jacksonville accountant has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to embezzling millions. Richard Aboud, 81, pleaded guilty to one count of organized fraud after investigators said he siphoned millions of dollars from a trust and used some of it on exotic dancers. RELATED: JacksonvilleContinue Reading

Skies clouded up this afternoon and the grey skies stick around tomorrow. Some coastal showers are possible tonight mainly from St. Johns county and south. Most will quickly fall apart as they press inland. Temperatures won’t be as cold in the onshore flow with overnight lows from the low 40sContinue Reading

Thursday was the deadline for the owners of a Westside apartment complex to get a waste hauler and pool service provider after a judge ordered the owners to address health and safety issues there. The City of Jacksonville has yet to confirm if Colonial Forest Apartments off of Firestone RoadContinue Reading

Four months after Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters unveiled his vision for the future of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to address hiring throughout the department and other issues, the Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it was awarded a $5 million grant from the Department of Justice. Waters said in July atContinue Reading