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A couple from Starke caught with mail stolen from five counties has been sentenced to federal prison for mail theft. Connor Lee Austin, 31, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. That sentence will run consecutive to Austin’s current sentence of three years in Florida State Prison for grandContinue Reading

Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “the future of college sports, focusing on name, image, and likeness.” Witnesses include Charlie Baker, President. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Jill Bodensteiner, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph’s University, Ramogi Huma, Executive Director, National College Players Association, Walker Jones, ExecutiveContinue Reading

The man convicted of raping and murdering 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in 2013 will be back in court Tuesday as he seeks a new trial. Donald Smith was found guilty in 2018 of killing Perrywinkle and was sentenced to death. Investigators found that Smith abducted Perrywinkle by luring her into hisContinue Reading

Springfield Kitty Cat Shack Rescue is asking for the community’s help after they said they are in dire need of donations. The foster-based rescue in Jacksonville said, “This is the lowest we’ve ever been with funds and we’re in dire straights.” The rescue said they have more than 150 catsContinue Reading

Auto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. Gruters’ proposal comes after the hit-and-run death of 13-year-old Lilly Glaubach just over a year ago. Glaubach was riding herContinue Reading

Clay County officials want to warn the public that if they see a lot of police activity Thursday near a business off U.S. 17 in Fleming Island, it’s likely part of the county’s training exercise. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Clay County Fire Rescue are conducting a full-scale jointContinue Reading

Good Tuesday Morning! We have a beautiful, crisp, sunny day ahead. It is going to be a chilly morning followed by mild afternoons under sunny skies. Some of you are starting your day out in the mid-40′s. Remember to check your tire pressure as it can decrease about 1 PSIContinue Reading

The man convicted of killing Cherish Perrywinkle in 2013 will be back in court Tuesday for a status conference hearing for a 78-page appeal filed by his lawyers in April. In 2018, Donald Smith was found guilty of killing the 8-year-old and sentenced to death. Investigators found that Smith abductedContinue Reading

A Jacksonville man’s decision to use deadly force after catching burglars in his car is sparking a debate over gun laws. Anthonio Cobb, 49, was charged with attempted murder after he shot a 14-year-old boy who was one of three people allegedly burglarizing Cobb’s car on the morning of Oct.Continue Reading