Jacksonville Beach shootings ‘trigger’ mom who lost son to gun violence 6 years ago
When Rhonda Phillips heard about Sunday night’s shootings in Jacksonville Beach, she was instantly triggered and filled with gut-wrenching memories of losing her 23-year-old son Leon Bennett, who lost his life to gun violence in Jacksonville Beach in the summer of 2018.
Residents hope people continue supporting Jacksonville Beach businesses despite St. Patrick’s Day shootings
The three separate shootings at Jacksonville Beach Sunday night have left some people feeling uneasy while others hope people will continue coming to the beach to support the businesses.
Nocatee homebuilder accused of abandoning projects doesn’t show up in court despite subpoena requiring attendance
A St. Johns County custom homebuilder accused of abandoning his projects in Nocatee was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Monday since his arrest to face some of the homeowners he’s accused of stealing from.
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
Wood business stops work after complaints of ‘blowing smoke into the backyards of 1000s of neighbors’ in Palencia
A privately-owned wood processing and recycling business had to stop work after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from St. Johns County officials late Wednesday following several complaints from residents who said the smoke has impacted their ability to breathe freely.
Man seeks clemency to avoid what could be Georgia's first execution in more than 4 years
Lawyers for a Georgia man who's set to be executed this week say he should not be put to death because he is is intellectually disabled and feels remorse for killing his former girlfriend three decades ago.
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their parties' presidential nominations with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
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Looking back at former mayor’s ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEO’s conviction
Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Wannemacher, was found not guilty. Those who were on hand when the proposed sale of JEA was beginning to play out, are starting to speak out.
First Coast Gems: Discover the hidden secrets of Pugh’s Automotive, antique cars galore!
Sometimes you find the coolest local gems by just driving by, popping in and taking a look. That's exactly what happened when News4JAX photojournalist Mark Clanton and I spotted Pugh's Automotive off Lenox Avenue on the Westside!
‘This is a great city’: Jacksonville Beach mayor says quick response by police, businesses should reassure visitors
About 12 hours after one person was killed and three others were injured in three unrelated shootings Sunday night in downtown Jacksonville Beach, Mayor Christine Hoffman praised the quick response of police and local businesses.
Security guard ‘severely’ beaten in head with hammer during robbery at Eastside apartment complex
A man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries after he was beaten in the head with a hammer during a robbery at an apartment complex downtown Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 dead, 3 hurt in 3 separate shootings in downtown Jacksonville Beach during busy St. Patrick’s Day
One person was killed and three others were injured in three unrelated shootings Sunday night during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the busy downtown bar district of Jacksonville Beach.
18-year-old mystery: Sister still advocating for her brother’s unsolved murder after his case went cold
Joe Denard Harrell was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in the Brentwood neighborhood in 2006. Now, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is putting his story in the limelight in hopes of getting answers in an 18-year-old case that has gone cold.
Local retired Navy pilot weighs in on possible impact of US Army sergeant accused of selling military secrets to China
A week after a U.S. Army Sergeant was arrested and accused of selling top-secret records to the Chinese government, a local retired Navy pilot is weighing on the possible impact his arrest could have on the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia military community.