18-year-old mystery: Sister still advocating for her brotherโs 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 Sheriffโs Office is putting his story in the limelight in hopes of getting answers in an 18-year-old case that has gone cold.
Ameris Bank introduces $7.5M homeownership program to help minority communities after โredliningโ settlement in October
Ameris Bank is helping people in Black and Hispanic communities become homeowners with a nearly $8 million new program, aiming to add generational wealth through access to loan assistance.
20-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting 19-year-old while making TikTok video sentenced to 5 years
A 20-year-old Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges stemming from the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman last year has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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).
Former JEA board member declines to answer more than two dozen questions related to trial of former JEA executives
Camille Lee-Johnson, the only remaining JEA board member who voted at the July 23, 2019 meeting who has not yet testified at the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher, invoked her Fifth Amendment right 26 times during a hearing to determine whether she and two other witnesses would be allowed to testify in front of the juries at the trial.
Why Amit Patelโs attorneys say judge should go easy on man who feds say lived โlife of luxuryโ with stolen Jags money
Former Jaguars employee Amit Patel has admitted to stealing more than $22 million from the team over three years and could face up to 30 years in prison. His attorneys are asking the judge for mercy -- and little to no prison time.
Man shot in head, stomach while sitting inside parked car in Englewood neighborhood; suspect caught: JSO
A man in his 40s was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a Thursday afternoon shooting in the Englewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Former Curry staffer says he had no idea about the potential for huge bonus payouts, a continuing theme in JEA trial
Testimony on Thursday was the first time juries heard from a member of former Mayor Lenny Curryโs staff in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher, who are accused of orchestrating what some are calling the largest attempt to defraud the city of Jacksonville.
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to making a false bomb threat that diverted plane to Jacksonville
The Rhode Island man who got into an argument with his travel companion and caused the flight to divert in Jacksonville pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of making a false bomb threat on an aircraft.
More than 25 companies with 1,100 job openings searching for employees during Jacksonville hiring event
From entry-level to leadership, part-time to full-time, Job News USA is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree Riverfront Hotel located in downtown Jacksonville.
Trust, money and drugs: Accusations against bank embezzler illustrate textbook examples of child grooming, expert says
Psychologist Dr. Amy Hartley said the allegations against Duane Sikes, a former VyStar employee convicted of embezzling millions, contain the classic signs of grooming, like gaining a potential victimโs trust and giving them, money, gifts, alcohol and drugs.
Jacksonville officer shot in line of duty completes Brooks Challenge Mile, determined to get back on his feet for good
As thousands of runners raced through downtown Jacksonville at the Gate River Run Saturday, another rewarding race happening at the same time had the crowd cheering: the Brooks Challenge Mile.
Former JEA exec testifies she didnโt speak up about controversial bonus plan because she thought board members knew
There was more insight on Friday into what took place behind closed doors in events that could have led to what some say would have been the biggest scheme to defraud the City of Jacksonville.
Woman arrested after deadly hit-and-run on I-295 exit ramp has history of dangerous driving
The woman behind the wheel when she smashed into a pickup truck on the side of Interstate 295 northbound exit ramp to Interstate 10 and caused a fatal crash Monday was arrested, and according to court records, the 24-year-old has a history of dangerous driving, including several convictions for driving with a suspended license.
Former JEA COO testifies she was surprised bonus plan was approved, knew it could result in huge payouts if JEA was sold
On Thursday afternoon, jurors heard from former JEA executive Melissa Dykes during Day 7 of the fraud and conspiracy trial of former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former Chief Financial Officer Ryan Wannemacher
JSO headquarters officially moving to Riverside Florida Blue building as negotiations are underway
The conversation that was sparked in January about moving the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office administrative headquarters to another building was on the docket at a Tuesday special city council committee meeting.
โThis was an elaborate planโ: JSO investigating โhoaxโ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School
Police are investigating who made the โhoaxโ call that prompted a lockdown at First Coast High School Monday afternoon, according to Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and Duval County School Police.
City works to hire more lifeguards in 2024 after staffing issues led to pool closures last summer
After multiple closures due to renovations and staffing issues last summer, Jacksonvilleโs Department of Parks and Recreation said it has worked diligently to ensure there are more swimming pools open to the public this summer.
FBI agent continues to detail investigation into ex-JEA execs accused in conspiracy case on Day 3 of trial
FBI special agent Angela Hill, a member of the local public corruption, returned to stand on Friday to describe her work as from the early stages of the investigation into two former JEA executives who are accused in a complex conspiracy.
Ex-JEA execs accused of orchestrating Jacksonvilleโs largest fraud scheme layout defense on Day 1 of federal trial
Opening statements will now begin Wednesday in a trial that is expected to last four weeks. Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
Trial of former JEA execs on track for opening statements Wednesday
Nearly two years after former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, prosecutors and defense attorneys will give their opening statements to two juries on Wednesday morning.
Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze
Manifest Distillery honored the many firefighters who worked tirelessly to prevent the fire at the RISE Doro apartment building from spreading to other buildings, causing an even bigger disaster.
2 more people, including former reserve police officer, โlikely involvedโ in murder-for-hire plot, but not charged
A new batch of evidence obtained by News4JAX on Thursday gives more details into the Jared Bridegan investigation and revealed that police identified a total of five people who were โlikely involvedโ in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of the father of four.