Jacksonville News (Page 267)

A domestic altercation between a husband and wife early Tuesday morning ended with the man trying to run over his wife and adult son, who shot and critically injured his father, according to Baker County deputies. Investigators said that just after 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to a homeContinue Reading

One southbound lane of I-95 — near World Golf Village — in St. Johns County reopened after a shooting closed all lanes Tuesday morning, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. News4JAX spotted rescue vehicles and half a dozen police cars near the 327-mile marker around 11:45 a.m. OneContinue Reading

A couple from Starke caught with mail stolen from five counties has been sentenced to federal prison for mail theft. Connor Lee Austin, 31, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. That sentence will run consecutive to Austin’s current sentence of three years in Florida State Prison for grandContinue Reading

Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “the future of college sports, focusing on name, image, and likeness.” Witnesses include Charlie Baker, President. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Jill Bodensteiner, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph’s University, Ramogi Huma, Executive Director, National College Players Association, Walker Jones, ExecutiveContinue Reading

The man convicted of raping and murdering 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in 2013 will be back in court Tuesday as he seeks a new trial. Donald Smith was found guilty in 2018 of killing Perrywinkle and was sentenced to death. Investigators found that Smith abducted Perrywinkle by luring her into hisContinue Reading

Springfield Kitty Cat Shack Rescue is asking for the community’s help after they said they are in dire need of donations. The foster-based rescue in Jacksonville said, “This is the lowest we’ve ever been with funds and we’re in dire straights.” The rescue said they have more than 150 catsContinue Reading

Auto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. Gruters’ proposal comes after the hit-and-run death of 13-year-old Lilly Glaubach just over a year ago. Glaubach was riding herContinue Reading

Clay County officials want to warn the public that if they see a lot of police activity Thursday near a business off U.S. 17 in Fleming Island, it’s likely part of the county’s training exercise. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Clay County Fire Rescue are conducting a full-scale jointContinue Reading

Good Tuesday Morning! We have a beautiful, crisp, sunny day ahead. It is going to be a chilly morning followed by mild afternoons under sunny skies. Some of you are starting your day out in the mid-40′s. Remember to check your tire pressure as it can decrease about 1 PSIContinue Reading