Travis Gibson
Executive Reporter
Executive Reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years and helps reporters develop meaningful and impactful community stories.
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UNF gets $8M donation to renovate stadium on campus
Read full article: UNF gets $8M donation to renovate stadium on campusThe University of North Florida (UNF) announced an $8 million gift from the estate of Kernan R. Hodges to support renovations and upgrades at Hodges Stadium. The stadium is home to UNF men’s and women’s soccer and the university’s track and field teams, as well as professional Sporting Jax soccer teams.
‘Wire that snitch box up’: Jacksonville man gets 2+ years in federal prison for threatening witness on Facebook
Read full article: ‘Wire that snitch box up’: Jacksonville man gets 2+ years in federal prison for threatening witness on FacebookA Jacksonville man was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for threatening to retaliate against a witness in a federal case.
Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donated
Read full article: Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donatedThe man who was shot and killed last week near a St. Johns County construction site left behind a grieving wife and two young children, according to an online fundraiser set up to benefit Joseph Manfredi’s family.
JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests made
Read full article: JSO cracks down on illegal gambling machines, 100+ seized from 16 locations, arrests madeOver the course of three days in February, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and detectives said they visited businesses across the city to search for illegal gambling machines.
Alarming video shows masked burglar breaking into St. Johns County home, leaving with file cabinet and briefcase
Read full article: Alarming video shows masked burglar breaking into St. Johns County home, leaving with file cabinet and briefcaseDetectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary after a masked person broke into a home in the Beacon Lake neighborhood.
Missing Jacksonville man found alive, stuck in ‘quicksand’ in Putnam County, went days without food, water: PCSO
Read full article: Missing Jacksonville man found alive, stuck in ‘quicksand’ in Putnam County, went days without food, water: PCSOA Jacksonville man who was reported missing earlier this month was found alive Wednesday at a sand plant near Melrose, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victims
Read full article: Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victimsSpencer Calvert, who owned Pineapple Corporation, was arrested in 2024 and accused of misappropriating over $15 million.
JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utility
Read full article: JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utilityJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and JEA CEO Vickie Cavey will answer questions Friday at City Hall as the city-owned utility has become mired in yet another controversy.
Deegan administration feeling ‘confident’ ahead of AG’s criminal subpoena deadline over employee’s ICE video
Read full article: Deegan administration feeling ‘confident’ ahead of AG’s criminal subpoena deadline over employee’s ICE videoFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.
Councilman under scrutiny after controversial texts involving board member slams JEA, alleges ‘racism’, ‘toxic’ culture
Read full article: Councilman under scrutiny after controversial texts involving board member slams JEA, alleges ‘racism’, ‘toxic’ cultureThe Jacksonville City Council president, who is under scrutiny following controversial text messages to a JEA board member, blasted the city-owned utility on Thursday, saying he’s heard allegations of racism and a toxic culture within the organization.
JEA board nominee withdraws amid criticism over councilman’s text messages citing ‘big favor’
Read full article: JEA board nominee withdraws amid criticism over councilman’s text messages citing ‘big favor’The leader of Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida has withdrawn his name for consideration for a spot on the JEA board following controversial text messages from the city council president who nominated him.