Columbia County investigators have made an arrest in the homicide of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found in a field in early September. John Leonard Bowen, 47, who had been previously designated a person of interest, was charged in the homicide of Coyoete Turner, who was found Sept. 3Continue Reading
Downtown Jacksonville, with a flurry of riverfront construction, is finally starting to grow again after years of stagnation, according to a new report from Downtown Vision, which tracks and analyzes downtown’s performance in key indicators of urban revitalization, such as development and investment, residential demand and tourism health. But evenContinue Reading
By Lucius Gantt – Next year, 2024, will be an election year in America and next year Black citizens in the United States will continue to be misled, tricked, and bamboozled into thinking that a Democratic or Republican candidate will finally open the doors to a path for political andContinue Reading
A pair of rifle-wielding robbers pulled off a brazen daylight heist Monday morning when they ambushed armored transport employees who were loading cash into the ATM at the Alive Credit Union on Lenox Avenue, police said. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chris Stephens said the transport employees were also armed, butContinue Reading
Trick-or-treating can be dangerous, but there are free tools available to help protect your children. For starters, you have a built-in flashlight on your smartphone that can really help light up dark streets. RELATED: Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for | 🔐List: Haunted Houses & Yard Haunts inContinue Reading
The city of Jacksonville once again reached the 100-murder mark last week, and faith leaders are calling for action from city leaders to curb the violence. “Over 80% of the victims are African American. Around half of them will never live to see their 30th birthday. This is a horrificContinue Reading
A man who was driving a car with several other people inside was hit by gunfire around 2 a.m. Monday on 103rd Street, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The driver, who was struck in the neck and shoulder, was the only one injured by the gunfire. The man, who isContinue Reading
The city of Jacksonville is preparing to launch a brand-new initiative — “Get Covered Jax” — in the hopes of getting those who don’t have health insurance signed up for affordable healthcare. The initiative will launch as the enrollment period opens Wednesday, Nov. 1 for you to choose a privateContinue Reading
Today, we can expect to see mostly sunny and dry conditions with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Above average temps last through Tuesday before a strong cold front moves in for Halloween. Winds pick up and temps crash into the 60s Wednesday afternoon followed by strong northeast windsContinue Reading
A 66-year-old Ormond Beach woman is dead after a motorcycle crashed into a car in Flagler County Sunday morning, that’s according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A car was heading south on US Highway 1 in Flagler County and tried to make a left turn onto Karat Path. A motorcycleContinue Reading
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