A new batch of evidence obtained by News4JAX on Thursday gives more details surrounding the Jared Bridegan investigation and revealed that police identified a total of five people who were “likely involved” in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of the father of four. Bridegan died at theContinue Reading
Florida lawmakers have filed a bill in the House and Senate aimed at keeping neighborhoods safe from dangerous dogs. Under the law, dogs are considered “dangerous” if they have attacked or aggressively chased people. The legislation, called “The Pam Rock Act”, was inspired by Pam Rock, a mail carrier killedContinue Reading
A group of Duval County students created a new Black history curriculum for middle school classrooms. Jacksonville racial equity and justice non-profit 904WARD released the curriculum on Thursday. Teachers everywhere can use the lesson plans and activity sheets while still complying with state standards, 904WARD said. Back in 2022, aContinue Reading
A 66-year-old Duval County inmate died at a local hospital Wednesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said Leroy Beckett, 66, was transported to a hospital Friday due to “ongoing medical issues.” Beckett died under the hospital’s care. RELATED | 32-year-old inmate dies in custody at Jacksonville hospital, JSOContinue Reading
Sunshine and 70s today with increasing clouds and 70s again tomorrow. Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies Friday with scattered showers developing after 8 p.m. Rounds of rain are expected Saturday and Sunday leading to Impact Weather. On Friday expect increasing clouds with showers developing after 8 p.m. Scattered showers willContinue Reading
Ok, so in other parts of the U.S., trees typically will not produce pollen until we get to the early Spring season, but for Florida, that’s a very different story! Specifically, right here in Jacksonville, our trees begin shedding a ton of pollen as early as February. Florida is obviouslyContinue Reading
Don’t think you will be able to escape this weekend’s rain by heading south of Jacksonville. Our wet weather will be heavier in central Florida as a Gulf system threatens to drench the state. This downpour could dampen outdoor plans, lead to flooding, and potentially impact the Daytona 500 ifContinue Reading
Nearly two years after former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted, jury selection began Thursday for their upcoming federal trial. Zahn, the utility’s former CEO, and Wannemacher, his former chief financial officer, are charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to a proposed bonus plan thatContinue Reading
As authorities are still trying to find out who was behind the latest mass shooting that unfolded Wednesday at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl Celebration, concerns over gun control and overall public safety have reemerged. The shooting in Kansas City injured 21 people, including at least eight children, and killed aContinue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning is set to make an education-related announcement in Orlando. DeSantis will be joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. at the University of Central Florida Cancer Center. You can watch live by clicking the video player above around 10 a.m.Continue Reading
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