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A judge on Friday granted a change of venue request for Othal Wallace, who will stand trial in the 2021 shooting death of a Daytona Beach police officer. The trial will now be held in Clay County. Wallace, 31, is accused of shooting Daytona Beach police Officer Jason Raynor. Wallace,Continue Reading

We are digging deeper into the disparities the Black community faces when it comes to swimming in Northeast Florida. It was a skill that was largely denied to Black Americans, especially in the Segregated South. There was a time when there was no pool for Black people to use inContinue Reading

Thousands of alumni gathered at Ribault High School for Trojan “Come Together Day” to celebrate the school’s history before it’s torn down. This past weekend graduates from the classes of 1970 through 2023 came together for the fun. The current principal, Dr. Bostic, and the Ribault Booster Club wanted toContinue Reading

Floridians will travel in record numbers this year for the Fourth of July holiday. AAA predicts more than 2.8 million Floridians will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more, between Friday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 4. That’s 87,000 more holiday travelers than the previous record high,Continue Reading

A judge will decide on Monday whether Jonathan Quiles — who is accused of raping and killing 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer and her unborn child — will have his past accusations and crimes referenced in his trial. Normally, during trials, past crimes or convictions are not mentioned, however, prosecutors would likeContinue Reading

June has actually been a degree cooler than average so far but this week will kick up summer heat leveling the score. Highs top out in the mid 90s with a feels like temp around 105°. This will be the trend through the weekend. Skies will start mostly clear beforeContinue Reading

Family and friends of 16-year-old My’Kal Ellis came together Saturday to remember the Brunswick teen’s life at his homegoing service. The Brunswick High School football player was shot and killed in front of his home on Johnston Street. His family and police said they don’t believe he was the intendedContinue Reading

David and Associates Cosmetic Center for Dentistry announced the “untimely” death of its founder, Dr. Joel David. Family, staff and friends are mourning the sudden loss of the dentist. According to a statement, Joel died on Saturday, June 24. There were no details provided as to what caused his death.Continue Reading

By midnight, temperatures will be in the upper 70s with a wind from the southwest at 5-10 miles per hour and mostly clear skies. Monday morning begins with temperatures in the low 70s with a winds at 5-10 miles per hour from the southwest and partly cloudy skies. Monday eveningContinue Reading