A Hillsborough County circuit judge has denied requests from four defendants accused in the killing of Charles Jones, known to many as “Julio Foolio,” to be tried separately, keeping the case on track for a joint trial, according to a court order filed on Thursday.

Henry Tenon, the man who pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger in the 2022 murder-for-hire killing of Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach, is now seeking to withdraw his guilty plea.

Mauricio Chahine, 53, of Jacksonville, was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison for agreeing to launder over $250,000, U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard ruled.

In a significant move to combat gun violence and streamline the legal process for firearm-related cases, the 4th Judicial Circuit has launched a new Gun Offender Violence Court.

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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies.

Nine homeowners are suing the owner of the Pineapple Corporation, Spencer Calvert, personally for the money they allege was misappropriated.

A judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.

Judges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows cannot move charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia to federal court.

The estranged husband and wife accused of orchestrating the ambush murder of Jared Bridegan in 2022 will be back in court Monday for back-to-back hearings.

Henry Tenon, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the conspiracy to kill Jared Bridegan has a pretrial hearing scheduled Monday in Duval County court.

The estranged husband and wife accused of orchestrating the ambush murder of Jared Bridegan in 2022 saw each other for the first time in over a year when they appeared back-to-back in court Friday.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for a legal showdown in the Jared Bridegan murder case, which new legal filings show will involve the use of wire taps and phone search warrants.

The hush money case against former President Donald Trump appears headed back to a New York state court.

The mother of Trystan Baileys killer will spend this Mother’s Day behind bars after being sentenced to 30 days in jail and 5 years’ probation today for tampering with evidence.

Tristyn Bailey's family members, who had been requesting a plea agreement to spare them from hearing distressing details in court, are feeling a sense of relief after Crystal Smith’s sentencing.

A Missouri judge has blocked a unique rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults.

Many Clerks of Court in the Jacksonville area are holding ‘Operation Green Light , which is a driver license reinstatement event, in March.

An instructor at a Jacksonville driving school accused of molesting a 16-year-old student pleaded guilty last week to one of the three charges he faced and will be designated as a sexual offender.

The head of Brazil’s electoral authority has rejected the request from President Jair Bolsonaro and his Liberal Party to annul ballots cast on most electronic voting machines, which would have overturned the Oct. 30 election.

A man charged with killing his wife and two of their adult children inside their Nassau County home last year was found not competent for prosecution Thursday.

A personal right to privacy from the government is not included in the U.S. Constitution, but Florida’s founding document is a different story.

Tamron Hall has plenty on her hands with a successful daytime talk show, but she's going back to her journalism roots with a Court TV series, “Someone They Knew,” about murder stories where the victims knew their killer.

Former Jacksonville city councilman Reggie Brown has filed a new motion aimed at delaying a forfeiture order against his home. His motion also suggests he plans to argue he had ineffective counsel from his court-appointed attorney, at his 2019 federal trial on conspiracy and fraud charges.

The shouting is nothing new. It has been going on for years. News4Jax found the first time Kessler shouted the accusation was on Nov. 7, 2019.

This week the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery while he was running in a Georgia neighborhood could have a verdict for their trial.

The Supreme Court could rule as soon as Monday on Texas’ ban on abortion after roughly six weeks.

Jurors saw hours of evidence in the first full week of arguments in the murder trial for Ahmaud Arbery’s death. Three men: Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan are facing murder and other charges in the case

A Jacksonville man and a woman from Hawthorne were both killed when the cars they were driving collided early Friday morning on State Road 121 in Union County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The trial judge dismissed Juror 13 citing that the juror disregarded the court’s instruction that he makes a guilty or not-guilty decision based on evidence. AdJuror 13 had made several religious comments about the trial, including that the Holy Spirit told the juror Brown was not guilty. In a brief filed in December, prosecutors said the man made the Holy Spirit comment at the beginning of jury deliberations. “I don’t think it (the Holy Spirit) comment is, in and of itself, disqualifying,” Rhodes said. AdJudge Kevin Newsom dubbed the juror’s Holy Spirit comment the “radioactive statement” in the case.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The long-delayed sentencing hearing for former Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown is expected to reach a conclusion Thursday. The jury found Katrina Brown guilty on all 37 counts and Reggie Brown guilty on 33 of 34 counts against him. A last few witnesses were called by attorneys for Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown, including Katrina Brown’s uncle, her pastor and Reggie Brown’s ex-wife. “We’re going to ask the city of Jacksonville to pray,” Reggie Brown told News4Jax while leaving court. We never had any conversation about doing anything wrong unethical or illegal,” Reggie Brown said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – To prevent the spread of COVID-19, orders were issued in March that suspended jury trials and other proceedings at courthouses across Florida. That process is beginning Monday when several hundred prospective jurors will come to the Duval County Courthouse to be considered for selection on the 4th Judicial Circuit’s grand jury. RELATED: Court eyes COVID-19 delays in criminal casesDistrict 4 Chief Judge Mark Mahon explained that first-degree murder charges must be brought through the grand jury process, so those cases can’t move forward without an impaneled grand jury. “Their seats will be assigned for the duration of the jury selection. If you did not receive a jury summons this week, hundreds more will be sent out in the coming days since jury trials are expected to resume the week of Oct. 12.

Sodsai Dalzell appears in court for an arraignment Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. Dalzell is charged with attempted kidnapping of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana's granddaughter. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)

Daniels pleads not guilty as shakeups continue at Clay County Sheriff’s OfficePublished: August 26, 2020, 6:37 pmDaniels attorney let the judge know the ousted Sheriff is pleading not guilty on the charges he lied to investigators following his arrest just days before the primary election for Sheriff.

Brianna Williams appearing in courtPublished: February 4, 2020, 12:31 pmBrianna Willaims in court Tuesday morning charged in connection with the disappearance of her five-year-old daughter Taylor.

The apartment complex cited with dozens of code violations is also getting a month to correct the issues, according to the city of Jacksonville. City inspectors cited the property owners for the trash left on the ground after dumpsters were removed from the complex. Little kids shouldnt even be around here," said Bee Won, who lives at Majestic Plaza. In an email, a city spokesperson told the I-TEAM all but one case was closed in magistrate court and the presiding judge gave the property owner 30 days to correct. They are not accepting it," said Debra Jackson, who lives at Majestic Plaza.