Jacksonville News (Page 242)

As a star basketball player and member of the Final Four for the University of Notre Dame, Danielle Green knows the value of being on a team and challenging oneself. “I left the university as the 14th all-time leading scorer,” Green said. “So, I’m very proud of that, and IContinue Reading

Jared Bridegan’s murder has affected many — from his parents and siblings to his widow and children, and even the larger community. That was the message Friday from Bridegan’s father, Gaylord, after Jared’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, pleaded not guilty in Jared’s death. RELATED: Woman accused in murder-for-hire plot pleads notContinue Reading

For many, the quest for a good night’s sleep is a daily struggle. This Sunday, as we prepare to turn back our clocks for the end of daylight saving time, it brings with it both advantages and disadvantages. At 2 a.m., the clocks fall back, granting an extra hour ofContinue Reading

Mostly cloudy skies today with areas of showers through the day. If you’re headed to the fair, bring the poncho. Showers will be on-and-off. Rain chances are 50% with highs in the low 70s. Showers diminish this weekend with seasonal temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.Continue Reading

A former Jacksonville Beach woman accused of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, will appear in Duval County court Friday with her new, high-profile attorney. Jose Baez, who also represented Orlando mother Casey Anthony and NFL player Aaron Hernandez in their trials, officially announced on Wednesday thatContinue Reading

The peak season for delivery companies, like UPS, runs from Oct. 15 until mid-January as holiday packages increase demand. To deal with that influx of deliveries, UPS is holding a two-day, statewide hiring blitz on Friday and Saturday. People interested in grabbing a seasonal job can set up a timeContinue Reading

Four years after the Clay County School District voted to implement district school police officers following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, board members voted Thursday to reverse that decision and turn over school security to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. In 2019, the Clay County School DistrictContinue Reading

Court documents obtained by News4JAX show that a man arrested in the death of a 20-month-old girl who died in December from a fentanyl overdose pleaded guilty in October to aggravated manslaughter. Tyeon Ford was pulled over and arrested in March for a warrant issued for the death of theContinue Reading

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