Jacksonville News (Page 415)

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office ended its contract with a controversial inmate healthcare company and has signed on with another company that also has a history of scandals. Both deals went through without public input or a competitive bidding process because healthcare contracts are exempt under Jacksonville city law. The changeContinue Reading

A more detailed NTSB preliminary report sheds light on a fiery plane crash back in March that injured a couple on board and killed their dog. On March 23, a Piper PA-46 was attempting takeoff from Northeast Regional Airport near St. Augustine when then the aircraft failed to gain altitude,Continue Reading

After a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into Cascade Apartments in Grand Park, many tenants are asking about their rights. Some renters at Cascade Apartment said they’ve been told by property management that they would be evicted for withholding rent. News4JAX has learned, that’s not legal. How bad do things have toContinue Reading

The city of St. Augustine was gathering input from the community on ways to address unsheltered homelessness. There were several public meetings this week to hear from businesses, residents, and stakeholders to come up with a strategic plan to provide services to those in need. During Thursday’s 1:30 meeting, aboutContinue Reading

July is already the warmest month on record and the excessive heat has Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration worried about what is to come. That’s why a new heat task force has been formed to address the issue. Chante Carter and her family were walking downtown on a relatively mild ThursdayContinue Reading

Austin Walker was tried and convicted last month for attempted murder, aggravated assault and armed burglary after stabbing his wife 40 times in a “horrifying” attack. On Thursday, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. His wife Barbra Walker lost 30-40% of her blood in the stabbing butContinue Reading

A neighborhood staple in Jacksonville Beach is about to be flight fuel. Angie’s Subs is opening a location at Jacksonville International Airport! Related: Jacksonville’s best sandwich: Angie’s Subs The laid-back, counter-serve lunch spot known for its Peruvian-style sub sandwiches announced the news Thursday on its Facebook page. “You can nowContinue Reading

It has been a warm summer in Jacksonville. After a couple of heat waves with highs soaring into the upper 90s, the city has yet to hit 100° this year. That’s because a lot of elements have to come together for the River City to enter triple digits. The windContinue Reading

A Lake City mother and her 6-year-old daughter died and three others were injured Saturday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County. According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, a gray sedan was driving southbound on I-75 when wet road conditions caused it toContinue Reading