Florida News (Page 221)

It’s a fight for visitation involving a family that was torn apart by a brutal murder. The parents of Jared Bridegan, a father of four who was killed in an ambush murder in Jacksonville Beach two years ago, are asking a Washington state judge on Friday for visitation rights withContinue Reading

Every year, too many children across the United States die from being left in a hot vehicle. Now a family who experienced this tragedy is continuing their push for a proposed Florida law aimed at preventing this from happening to other children. “This would guarantee that her name would beContinue Reading

If you’re planning a vacation to the Bahamas or any country outside the United States that is currently under a heightened travel advisory, there are a few things you should know before booking your vacation. A dream vacation turned into a nightmare for two women who came forward about beingContinue Reading

Jonte Harris was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of 5-year-old Zykeria Robinson after a four-day trial. Robinson died in Oct. 2018 after police said she was found unresponsive from multiple injuries while in the care of her mother, Michelle Cannimore, and Harris, her mother’s boyfriend. An arrestContinue Reading

The funeral director at the center of an investigation involving accusations of stealing, mishandling remains and abandoning a Northside mortuary was moved to the Duval County jail after his Friday arrest in Orange County. Elliott Graham, 49, was wanted and accused of stealing, giving families the wrong ashes and abandoningContinue Reading

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of a woman in April 2023 in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to the arrest report, Adin Tyler Bonner, 28, was among several 911 callers who reported a womanContinue Reading

A popular South Ponte Vedra beach club announced its reopening under new management. Meanwhile, employees said they’re still waiting on their paychecks and W-2s. The Serenata Beach Club abruptly announced a temporary closure in January. Employees were left without a paycheck and members called the situation “bizarre.” The private beachContinue Reading

Shoplifting, often considered a victimless crime impacting only large corporations, is a problem growing in many communities, with a ripple effect that ultimately impacts our wallets. However, researchers in Gainesville are trying to find out how to deter this type of crime — testing products and techniques that could saveContinue Reading

Electrolux Group has issued a voluntary recall for some Frigidaire side by side refrigerators due to potential choking and laceration hazards. Officials said they recalled refrigerators due to a safety issue with the ice bucket assembly. According to Electrolux Group, they may contain assembly pieces that can easily break andContinue Reading