A pair of crashes Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County caused major backups on the highway. There were reported crashes on both northbound and southbound lanes and traffic was backed up for miles in both directions as of 1:30 p.m. Shoulders were blocked on both lanes andContinue Reading
Several changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the state’s “move over” traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran. RELATED: Drivers move over: You could be fined in 2024 if you don’t switch lanes for disabled vehicles with hazards Lawmakers duringContinue Reading
A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office correctional officer charged with child abuse of a non-sexual nature pleaded guilty to the third-degree felony on Nov. 30, according to court records. Darrick Scott, who resigned when he was arrested in April, was placed on 18 months of probation and ordered to take angerContinue Reading
By Lucius Gantt – Every year around this time, I write about how churches, schools, and community organizations celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthdate and Black History Month. The 2024 observances will mirror celebrations of past years. Speeches will be delivered by preachers, ministers, Imams, business owners, scholars, and media professionalsContinue Reading
Prosecutors have submitted the list of witnesses they plan to call in the trial of two former JEA executives facing federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud. The trial is on track for February, although defense attorneys have raised the possibility of asking for a delay. The next pre-trial hearingContinue Reading
The St. Johns County Police Athletic League held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new athletic fields in Elkton. Sheriff Rob Hardwick attended the groundbreaking at 2825 Allen Nease Road in Elkton. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Continue Reading
A man was found critically injured early Friday morning with gunshot wounds to his chest and neck, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was reported around 2 a.m. on Ken Knight Drive West, north of Moncrief Road West. Police said the man, who is believed to be inContinue Reading
Sunny skies return today, with breezy conditions and colder temperatures. Sunglasses and winter jackets will be needed for the Gator Bowl. Clear skies with a light freeze and frost possible overnight through early Saturday. The Gator Bowl will be breezy, sunny and chilly with kick off temperatures around 55 degrees.Continue Reading
A man was found fatally shot late Thursday night outside his duplex on Spearing Street near A. Philip Randolph Park on Jacksonville’s Eastside, police said. Investigators are still looking for the shooter and do not have a description of them. Around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, a neighbor found the man who’dContinue Reading
The owner of a 40-foot sailboat that’s been grounded at Jacksonville Beach since October now has a warrant out for his arrest, according to court documents. The boat washed ashore after the ship’s owner Luke Rehberg said its anchor broke. Since then, Rehberg has exhausted efforts to get his sailboatContinue Reading
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