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The pastor who emceed a vigil held one day after the racist attack at the Dollar General says he mistakenly offered Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the microphone to speak at the event. Since then, the incident has caused controversy and Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman has endured criticism for her actions inContinue Reading

Two men suffered non-life threatening injuries after two separate shootings that were sparked by verbal disputes, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The first shooting happened around 11:05 a.m. A man walked into the hospital with three gunshot wounds. Investigators discovered the incident stemmed from an ongoing argument with a knownContinue Reading

Columbia County deputies responded to a domestic dispute Friday that led to the shooting deaths of a woman and a man. According to a Facebook post, deputies were called to a home on U.S. 44 South and SE Patio Glen in reference to a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, theyContinue Reading

Jurors have been selected in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer in 2021. Jury selection began Tuesday and wrapped up Friday for Othal Wallace’s trial. He is facing the death penalty if convicted of the murder of Officer Jason Raynor, who wasContinue Reading

Adventure Landing is here to stay a little for a little while longer. The 28-year-old amusement park announced Friday that it managed to reach a new agreement with the landlord to extend operations through September 2024. Back in November, Jacksonville Beach City Council voted to replace the site with apartments.Continue Reading

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has arrested former JSO lieutenant, Christopher Tyree, for sexual battery against a child under 12. The arrest warrant says the victim contacted law enforcement in April 2022, reporting the abuse when she was a child. Detectives learned during the investigation that Tyree was aContinue Reading

Honoring the life of Angela Carr. On Friday morning, family members gathered at The Bethel Church in downtown Jacksonville to celebrate her life. Carr, whom friends called “Angie,” was one of three people killed in a racially motivated attack in the New Town neighborhood nearly two weeks ago. The hurtContinue Reading

The youngest victim of the racially motivated attack that took the lives of three people was laid to rest Friday at the Joshua Christian Faith Center. In a very emotional morning for many, loved ones gathered to remember the life of A.J. Laguerre, Jr, the 19-year-old who was shot andContinue Reading

Two St. Johns County homeowners are expressing their frustrations after paying tens of thousands of dollars to swimming pool contractor Russell Builders, and months later, the work is still incomplete. Plus, some of the work that has been done has led to failed inspections. Mark Olson is one of theContinue Reading