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The man convicted and sentenced to death in 2018 for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle will be back in court Monday as his attorneys argue for him to get a new trial. Donald Smith was convicted of abducting Perrywinkle in 2013 from a Northside Walmart where heContinue Reading

A recent study found that more than one-third of Americans opt for a ‘sleep divorce’ – which means they sleep separately from their partner at night. “I hear it from more and more people that it’s more comfortable for whatever reason to not share their beds together, but it’s forContinue Reading

It’s been one year since 13-year-old Prince Holland was killed at the intersection of Moncrief Road West and Kings Road. His family has placed photos and candles at the intersection to remember his life. Holland was riding home from football tryouts with his coach and three teammates, when someone startedContinue Reading

A local family is grieving after losing two children exactly three months apart with both deaths involved cars hitting them. The first happened in September, when their 12-year-old son Brighton Penkacik was running away from a dog, ran into oncoming traffic, was hit by a car and died. The secondContinue Reading

Isolated showers continue to move through the area but severe is not expected. Temperatures this evening will drop into the upper 60s with a muggy feel. Monday: Patchy dense fog and showers will be possible early Monday morning with overnight lows in the low to mid 60s. A cold frontContinue Reading

Dozens of volunteers lent a helping hand Sunday to clean up Riverview Park as part of the St. Johns River Keeper’s monthly day of service. Warren Smith and Sergio Ruiz were two teens who attended the trash pick-up along the Trout River. “I’m here for community service hours, just forContinue Reading

Adults and children with special needs got a jolly greeting from Old St. Nick this Sunday at a meet and greet at the Avenues Mall. “The Caring Santa Program” was created for kids with sensory sensitivities or other challenges, where being in a quiet and comfortable environment is necessary. FamiliesContinue Reading

We warm up into the upper 70s this afternoon under cloudy skies. Rain showers will be around through the late afternoon before fading this evening. Record rainfall yesterday at the JAX airport totaled 1.33 inches and Baker County had over 4 inches. Today’s rain is not expected to be asContinue Reading

Seven News4Jax projects have won Regional Emmy awards, the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced Saturday. The Suncoast Emmy Awards honor the best television produced in the state of Florida, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana, Mobile, Alabama, Thomasville, GeorgiaContinue Reading