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LIVE: Medical examiner testifies in Aiden Fucci sentencing hearing

More than 22 months after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death on May 9, 2021, in Durbin Crossing, her killer’s sentencing hearing begins Tuesday.

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office announces new drone program

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook on Monday announced the rollout of the agency’s newest tool: drones.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office releases sketch in rape case

Clay County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch Thursday morning, hoping it will lead to more information in a rape case.

FDEP: No evidence of off-site contaminant migration from former Solite site in Green Cove

Amid the ongoing talks of selling a former Superfund site in Clay County, News4JAX has received a response from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Clay County house fires being investigated as arson after officials find evidence of targeted attack

Two house fires in a remote, rural area of Clay County are being investigated as arson after county officials say they found evidence of a targeted attack.

Clay County commissioners discuss major capital investments with fire chief, sheriff

Amid a population spike, Clay County leaders have begun discussions on major capital investments for the area, including things like a new jail and improvements to major roads.

State fire marshal investigating cause of suspicious house fires at 2 homes in Clay Hill

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating two fires at unoccupied homes in the Clay Hill area.

Clay County sheriff seeks information in reported sexual battery

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook on Monday said deputies responded to a reported sexual battery earlier in the day, and that investigators were working to identify a suspect.

Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for rape, murder of Clay County woman in 2007

Michael Renard Jackson was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for the rape and murder of 25-year-old Andrea Boyer in 2007.

Middleburg father mourns loss of only son killed in February hit-and-run crash in Orange Park

A Middleburg father, who remembers his son as a “good kid,” said his son was the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Clay County in February.

Mother calls loss of son ‘unimaginable’ after fatal crash in Orange Park

A mother is remembering the life of her son who she said was taken too soon after being killed in a crash in early February.

Mother devastated after learning daughter, 3-year-old granddaughter were killed in Bradford County crash

News4JAx learned the names of the victims in Saturday’s single-vehicle crash in Bradford County that left a 3-year-old and an adult killed and three other children seriously injured.

3-year-old & woman killed, 3 other children seriously hurt in SUV crash near Lawtey, FHP says

A 3-year-old and an adult were killed and three other children were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday in Bradford County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Former Solite employee working with FDEP hopes to prevent sale of Superfund site

An ex-employee of a Clay County plant that was shuttered in the 1990s for illegally burning hazardous materials hopes to help prevent the sale of the former Superfund site.

Motorcyclist killed in crash leaves behind wife, 2 children

Michael Walley’s sister, Erica, says their family grew up around motorcycles.

Clay County School District to have new policy on reviewing ‘controversial’ books

The Clay County School District could soon have a new policy for reviewing books and other materials, in response to a new Florida law that requires the approval of books in school libraries.

Newly formed task force combats human trafficking, child sex exploitation in Northeast Florida

In 2022 there were 2,300 child exploitation and human trafficking cases across Northeast Florida. Now, law enforcement officials from five local counties, FDLE, the Department of Homeland Security and the Tim Tebow Foundation are partnering together to put a stop to it.

Talks of selling former Superfund site in Clay County sparks concern among homeowners

Some residents of the Clay County community are calling for leaders to stop the sale of a former Superfund site.

Clay County man wins $1M prize playing scratch-off lottery game

A 65-year-old man just turned $50 into a $1 million prize when he bought a scratch-off lottery ticket, the Florida Lottery announced Tuesday.

Lawyer for man convicted in rape, murder of Orange Park vet tech files motion for new trial

The lawyer representing Michael Renard Jackson, the man convicted a second time in the 2007 rape and murder of 25-year-old Andrea Boyer at the Wells Road veterinary clinic where she worked, has filed a motion for a new trial.

Despite facing setback from fire in 2021, historic Black church in Clay County rebuilds from ground up

After making a vow to rebuild a historic Black church in Orange Park from the rubble that was left after a devastating fire, St. Simon Baptist Church members are finally breaking ground on a new building.

Motorcyclist, 89, killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard

A motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash on Blanding Boulevard at the intersection of County Road 352 in Clay County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival will put on show this weekend

Get ready to enjoy a “Wee Bit o’ Scotland” this weekend at the Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival!

‘Player driven’: Oakleaf girls’ determination has them back in state final four

After Oakleaf lost in the playoffs last season, it didn’t take long for the leaders on the girls’ basketball team to start working toward a better season. Now, the Knights are back in the final four.

Former Clay County deputy pleads guilty to sex assault of child, gets 25 years in prison

A former Clay County deputy on Wednesday pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault of a child.

Jury declines to recommend death penalty for man who raped, killed 25-year-old vet tech

A jury declined to recommend the death penalty Wednesday for a man who raped, stabbed and strangled 25-year-old Andrea Boyer before beating her to death with a fire extinguisher.

Penalty phase begins as prosecutors seek death for man who raped, killed 25-year-old vet tech in Orange Park

Prosecutors will once again seek the death penalty for the man who raped, stabbed and strangled 25-year-old Andrea Boyer before beating her to death with a fire extinguisher.

A Fleming Island Navy vet had to shut down his motorcycle shop to fight cancer. Hundreds are now helping him

A Fleming Island veteran is in the fight for his life after recently being diagnosed with cancer.

Large police presence at Orange Park Mall because of juvenile disturbances

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is urging parents to pick up their children Saturday night from the Orange Park Mall, which closed at 8 p.m.

Sister of slain vet tech says father in ICU was ‘holding on’ to hear guilty verdict

The sister of a 25-year-old veterinary tech who was brutally raped and murdered in Orange Park in 2007 choked back tears Saturday outside the Clay County courthouse as she spoke on behalf of her family.

Jury convicts man of 2007 rape, brutal murder of vet tech in Clay County retrial

Michael Renard Jackson showed no emotion in court Saturday as he heard for the second time that he had been convicted by a jury of the rape and murder of a 25-year-old veterinary tech in Orange Park.

Jury deliberating in retrial of man accused of murdering vet tech in Orange Park

The jury was excused to deliberate Friday in the retrial of a man accused of raping and murdering a veterinary technician in Orange Park in 2007.

Man surrenders after firing ‘multiple weapons’ in Clay County neighborhood, barricading himself in home: Sheriff

Hours after deputies surrounded a home on Sandy Hollow Loop in the Lakeside area Friday morning, a man surrendered to law enforcement around 11 a.m., Sheriff Michelle Cook said.

Amber Alert for 8-month-old canceled, but father still sought by authorities

An Amber Alert was issued Thursday night asked for an 8-month-old girl, who was believed to be in the company of her father.

Closing arguments expected Friday in retrial of man accused of murdering vet tech 16 years ago

Thirteen years ago, it took a jury about 90 minutes for a jury to convict Michael Renard Jackson of the murder of Andrea Boyer, who investigators said was sexually assaulted and beaten to death at the veterinary clinic where she worked in 2007.

Plane goes down in Clay County cow pasture, flips onto roof

A plane came down in a cow pasture and then flipped onto its roof Wednesday morning, Clay County Fire Rescue said.

Missouri man accused of confining woman faces new charges

A Missouri man already accused of keeping a woman hidden in the basement of his home while repeatedly sexually abusing her is facing new charges.

Convicted thief now facing felony charge of organized fraud after reported theft at Target

A man who, records show, has a history of stealing from Target stores explained to an investigator how he kept pulling it off.

Another main suspect in ‘Operation Lucky 777s’ captured, extradited to Clay County, investigators say

A California man considered by law enforcement to be a major player in an organized drug ring that trafficked multiple kilo quantities of fentanyl into Clay County has been taken into custody, News4JAX has learned.

Northeast Florida becoming slightly more affordable for home buyers: report

According to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR), homes are becoming slightly more affordable.

Testimony begins in retrial of man accused of raping, murdering vet tech in Orange Park

Testimony began Monday in the long-delayed retrial of a man accused of raping and murdering a veterinary technician in Orange Park in 2007.

Man, woman arrested in connection to exchange of gunfire near Industrial Loop in Orange Park

Two people have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shootout, according to authorities in Clay County.

A jury has been seated in retrial of man accused of murdering a vet tech 16 years ago

After five years, a jury has been seated in the retrial of Michael Renard Jackson, accused of killing a 25-year-old veterinary technician in 2007.

Person stabbed in Keystone Heights, deputies say

A person was stabbed Thursday morning at a home on State Route 100 in Keystone Heights, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

14-year-old student hit, seriously injured on County Road 218 in Clay County, FHP says

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured Thursday morning in the area of a Middleburg school bus stop, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

23-year-old man in critical condition after vehicle hits SUV, causing him to overturn, be ejected in Orange Park

The northbound lanes on Blanding Boulevard near Wells Road and the Orange Park Mall are blocked Monday afternoon after a serious crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Clay County leaders announce launch of public safety initiative to help first responders facing personal emergencies

Clay County leaders announced Monday that are taking the initiative to protect law enforcement officers, first responders and emergency management teams with the addition of the Signal 35 Fund, which is named after the county’s radio call code for officers who need assistance.

Family shoots hoops, eats tacos to remember life of 18-year-old shot, killed at Orange Park basketball court

The family of an 18-year-old shot and killed at an Orange Park basketball court in December held what they called a non-traditional vigil Sunday to remember his life.

1 dead in car crash off Doctors Lake Drive

A 26-year-old man died in a crash in Clay County Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

26-year-old dies after SUV overturns, collides with tree in Orange Park

A Saturday night deadly crash has blocked all lanes on Doctors Lake Drive in Orange Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol website.

Man charged with murder following death investigation at Keystone Heights home

A man is facing charges including murder following a death investigation Tuesday night at a home in Keystone Heights, according to a news release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

1 construction worker dies in bridge collapse in Missouri

One construction worker died and two others were injured Wednesday when a bridge under construction in northwest Missouri collapsed, officials said. Workers were pouring concrete for the deck of the bridge when it fell, Clay County officials said. The other two workers sustained minor injuries and were able to free themselves from the rubble, Clay County Sheriff's spokeswoman Sarah Boyd said.

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At least 2 dead after homemade helicopter crashed in Florida, officials say

Officials said the homemade helicopter crashed between two buildings on a private property.

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Woman at center of Clay County sheriff's controversy wins lawsuit against Wichita Falls dance club

A Clay County woman accusing a sheriff of official oppression won a legal battle on another front. She sued a Wichita Falls topless dance club.

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On police budget and more, Kansas City is not the Northland versus south of the river

The Northland is nothing at all like the “Old South.”

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