The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (JaxParks) has unveiled a robust lineup of free events and programs designed to engage the community in fitness, arts, music, and entertainment across downtown Jacksonville. Friendship Fountain Programs Located at 1015 Museum Circle Dr., Friendship Fountain hosts a variety ofContinue Reading
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury found 51-year-old Michael Wayne Holdiness guilty of Second-Degree Murder. Holdiness now faces up to life in Florida State Prison. Sentencing will be determined by the Honorable Mark Borello at a later date. The charges stemmedContinue Reading
On Friday, November 22, 2024, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury found 38-year-old Daniel Harold Way guilty of Manslaughter by Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Sale or Delivery of Fentanyl, and Sale or Delivery of Cocaine. Way now faces up to 45 years in FloridaContinue Reading
A Jacksonville Beach woman has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for her involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred on September 24, 2023. The investigation began after a victim was found deceased in the 100 block of 4th Avenue North. Detectives identified Akiyah D. Price as the shooter.Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 28-year-old Rachel Adele Bridges, who has been missing since Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Bridges was last seen at approximately 10:23 a.m. in the 1500 block of The Greens Way in Jacksonville Beach. She was wearing gray sweatpants, socksContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville is set to host the annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with festivities kicking off at 6:30 p.m. A vibrant fleet of decorated boats, ranging from small vessels to luxury yachts, will sail along the St. Johns River, culminating in a spectacularContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced 35-year-old Josue Garriga of St. Augustine, a/k/a “Sway,” to 24 years and 4 months in federal prison for enticing a child to engage in sexual activity. Following his release from prison, Garriga is also required to register as a sex offender and serve a term ofContinue Reading
Daniel Diaz Garcia, 35, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to charges of credit card fraud and theft of mail, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg on November 21, 2024. Garcia faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the credit card fraud charge, up to 5 years forContinue Reading
Mauricio Chahine, 52, of Jacksonville, was indicted on five counts of money laundering and attempted money laundering, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg on November 21, 2024. If convicted, Chahine faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count. According to the indictment and court documents, ChahineContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released preliminary details and video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Rayford Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood on Monday, November 11, 2024. Officer G. Robinson responded to an aggravated assault with a firearm call at a parking lot on South McDuff Avenue.Continue Reading