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The man accused of saying “bomb” onboard a Breeze Airways flight from Orlando that had to be diverted to Jacksonville International Airport was in federal court Thursday. Evan Sims, 41, was in front of a judge in state court Wednesday and apologized. On Thursday, a judge revealed Sims has aContinue Reading

Tonight will be warmer with readings in the mid 40s inland to low 50s closer to the coast. Skies will be mostly clear and dry. Milder days return through the weekend. Temps touch 70 Friday then mid to upper 70s area-wide over the weekend. A strong cold front arrives SundayContinue Reading

News4JAX is putting a statement made by presidential candidate Nikki Haley through the Trust Index regarding the rise in antisemitism and its connection to social media. During Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate, the former South Carolina governor claimed that watching TikTok makes people “17% more antisemitic, and more pro-Hamas everyContinue Reading

The mother of a 12-year-old boy is speaking out after she said her son was injured by his teacher Monday. According to the Palatka Police Department, 41-year-old James Bellamy was arrested for child abuse after he struck a student in the face with his elbow, and then that student’s toothContinue Reading

Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida and the Florida Sheriffs Association Criminal Apprehension Assistance Program are offering a $14,500 reward for information related to the double homicide in West St. Augustine. St. Johns County deputies are investigating after two men in their 20s were shot and killed last month near anContinue Reading

A 14-year-old boy died and a 13-year-old boy was injured after a mini bike they were riding on collided with a dump truck on South Myrtle Avenue near the Prime Osborn Center on Thursday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the dump truck was going north onContinue Reading

The Foundation for Scottish Athletics, Inc., based in Jacksonville has been awarded the 2024 Scottish Athletics Masters World Championship by the Scottish Masters Athletics International, according to a release. The championship — scheduled for Oct. 5-6, 2024, at the Clay County Fairgrounds — will feature up to 150 athletes fromContinue Reading

The lawyer for a former financial planning manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise said he spent most of that money gambling on sports. In a news release Thursday, the attorney for Amit Patel said his client will plead guilty to theContinue Reading

A 10-year-old’s wish to become a fighter pilot came true on Thursday at Jacksonville International Airport. Easton, who has a blood disorder and was given the opportunity by Make-A-Wish, got to go inside an F-15C Eagle. Easton and his mother also toured the hangar, tested out aircrew equipment, and exploredContinue Reading