Jacksonville News (Page 389)

It was a heartfelt show of remembrance for a Broadway star who’s originally from Jacksonville. Clifton Oliver, who graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, died last week at the age of 47. On Tuesday, Broadway in New York City dimmed its lights to honor him. The family ofContinue Reading

The I-TEAM is learning new details about a woman who died at the Duval County Jail Monday. Rebecca “Becky” Faircloth was 62-years-old. On Thursday, she was sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted murder, having a gun as a convicted felon and tampering with evidence. According to JSO, itContinue Reading

One of the biggest concerns in Jacksonville is housing, or the lack of it. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been showing you many of the concerns surrounding public housing over the years. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has created a task force to come up with changes that could help renters, homeownersContinue Reading

AP Psychology courses, which contain brief references to sexuality and gender identity, will not be taught in Duval or Clay County schools, but administrators say they have other options. The course has been a source of controversy because it contains references to LGBTQ+ issues which could be prohibited from beingContinue Reading

Duval County Public Schools is looking at shifting start times for elementary, middle and high school students starting in 2026. Parents don’t need to worry about any changes happening now, but there is an opportunity to be a part of the conversation. This is all happening because of a newContinue Reading

Another inmate has died in the Duval County Jail from what JSO says is an apparent medical episode. Rebecca Faircloth, 62, was arrested in 2021. She was sentenced Friday to ten years in prison for attempted murder and firearms charges. She died in jail Monday. This comes weeks after JSOContinue Reading

Sheriff T.K. Waters discusses a recently concluded high-profile investigation at the Police Memorial Building.Continue Reading

Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge, a well-known restaurant located on King Street in Riverside, announced its immediate closure on Tuesday. The announcement has left patrons sad and confused about the abrupt shutdown. A statement said the location was closing due to “circumstances beyond our control” and announced a new project calledContinue Reading

A 62-year-old woman who was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for attempted murder and firearms charges died Monday after experiencing an apparent medical episode Saturday while in custody, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said Rebecca Faircloth was originally arrested on May 31, 2021, on charges of attemptedContinue Reading