Jacksonville News (Page 276)

Families and volunteers came out for the official grand opening of the St. Johns Botanical Garden Nature Preserve on Saturday just off County Road 13 in Hastings. From the live animal show to the beautiful views in all directions — the brand-new botanical garden has something special for everyone. “TheyContinue Reading

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one non-profit organization is taking steps to prevent bullying in schools across Duval County. City Year Jacksonville provides mentors to students in public elementary, middle, and high schools to prevent bullying. According to the National Center for Education and Statistics, 1 in 5Continue Reading

Dozens of people in Jacksonville’s blind and visually impaired community took a stroll Saturday along Riverside Avenue for White Cane Awareness Day with a mission to bring attention to Florida’s White Cane Law and the celebration of independence. The white cane is considered an essential tool that gives those whoContinue Reading

Two men are injured after a shooting that happened in the parking lot of The Park at River City apartment homes early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Sergeant J.K. Richardson said the two men got into an argument around 5:20 a.m. which led to both men beingContinue Reading

A St. Johns County Office deputy was fired Friday after he was arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. Deputy Blake Gruny, an eight-year member of the department, now faces 13 charges. The Sheriff’s Office said the charges came after its Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received cyber tip fromContinue Reading

As the Israeli military warns civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate ahead of a possible ground operation, people who are a part of the Jacksonville Jewish community came together for their weekly candlelight gathering on Friday night to pray and light candles for the lives lost in Israel. Some haveContinue Reading

Anthonio Cobb, 49, is facing one count of attempted murder after police said he shot a 14-year-old who he caught breaking into his car in Springfield last week. Retired Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office director Tom Hackney said it’s a classic case where the victim becomes the suspect. “Nobody wants their carContinue Reading

A father of a Ribault Middle School student wants the bus driver shortage to be handled differently after his child’s bus did not show up twice this week and is being left with more questions than answers regarding this issue. Clarence Williams said not having enough bus drivers means kidsContinue Reading

Jeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, is a subject of allegations related to child abuse, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported on Friday. The executive order, posted publiclyContinue Reading