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A pedestrian was killed Thursday morning in an apparent hit-and-run near Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the 57-year-old man was struck by an unknown vehicle in the westbound travel lanes of I-10 at McDuff Avenue around 9:30 a.m. When he was hit, he was launchedContinue Reading

The legal sale of guns across the U.S., including Jacksonville, is not slowing down. Z. Farhat, manager of Green Acres Sporting Goods, said crimes such as armed robbery and burglary, carjackings, and multiple deadly shootings have led to a spike in gun sales at his store. Farhat said more peopleContinue Reading

In Palatka, a two-year investigation into illegal drug activity led to multiple arrests during a raid on a suspected drug house. One of the people facing charges claims Palatka police and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are targeting her family. “They sit here and think they know you. They constantlyContinue Reading

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement Thursday that 20 people have been arrested in a $5 million Medicaid scheme involving a Jacksonville transportation company. RELATED | I-TEAM: Patients left stranded by non-emergency medical transportation provider Many of the suspects are from Jacksonville, including Jose Hernandez Fernandez, whoContinue Reading

Residents of Hunter’s Run in Middleburg are demanding action from management after they say trash has been piling up for over a month. News4JAX spoke to at least two residents of the complex who said the pile of trash is there because the compactor is broken. “I’m embarrassed if IContinue Reading

Jacksonville City Council members are standing firm in their support of Israel against Hamas after passing a resolution Tuesday night by a nearly unanimous vote. Councilman Nick Howland, a Navy veteran, introduced the resolution which was voted 16 to 1 in support of Israel. “It’s pretty horrific news coming outContinue Reading

The Clay County District Schools Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspects involved in a burglary at Clay High School after the homecoming dance on Saturday. According to police, the suspects jumped the fence and were at the high school from about 12:32 a.m. untilContinue Reading

The tornado watch has expired.  The Models did a great job with wind and rain.  Cloudy skies tonight with scattered showers through early Friday morning.  Clearing Saturday with a sunny Sunday to follow. Now:  Rain continues from Putnam to St. Johns County.  The line continues to move south and willContinue Reading

White Cane Awareness Day is designed to make roads and sidewalks safer for blind people. It’s typically celebrated on October 15 and throughout Blind Equality Achievement Month. Mayor Donna Deegan was at city hall Thursday to help call attention to White Cane Day. One of the people on hand toContinue Reading