Jury recommends death penalty for Nassau County deputy killer
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
‘Make me pay for it’: Deputy killer reads statement before closing arguments in sentencing trial
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
Defense wraps up testimony in sentencing trial for man who killed Nassau County deputy
Defense attorneys for Patrick McDowell are expected to call another two witnesses Wednesday as they wrap up their effort to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for the man who admitted to fatally shooting a Nassau County deputy.
Drug use, PTSD, military service influenced Patrick McDowell’s state-of-mind on night he killed deputy, expert testifies
Patrick McDowell’s defense will turn from character witnesses to psychological experts on Tuesday as his attorneys attempt to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for the man who admitted to fatally shooting Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers.
Mentor says he blames himself for the downfall of man who killed Nassau County deputy
Patrick McDowell’s defense will continue to call witnesses Monday from its list of dozens who are testifying on behalf of the man who admitted to fatally shooting Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a 2021 traffic stop.
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).
‘Not a clear-cut issue’: Decision yet to be made in death penalty ruling for Nassau County deputy’s killer
It’s been nearly three years since Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers was fatally shot during a traffic stop. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Patrick McDowell, who pleaded guilty to Moyers’ murder.
How many jurors will it take to recommend death penalty for killer of Nassau County deputy? Judge could decide Friday
It’s been nearly three years since Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers was fatally shot during a traffic stop. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Patrick McDowell, who pleaded guilty to Moyers’ murder.
Man who killed Nassau County deputy asks judge to limit number of law enforcement officers in court during sentencing
A motion was filed on Tuesday by lawyers of the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Nassau County deputy in 2021 asking the judge to limit the amount of law enforcement officers who can be present in the courtroom during an upcoming sentencing hearing.
‘The road is coming apart’: Man tired of replacing windshields wants SR-200 near Old Nassauville Road in Yulee repaired
The owner of Mike’s Shuttle Service, a limousine company in Nassau County, is tired of constantly shelling out hundreds of dollars to repair cracked windshields he said became damaged from riding on State Road 200 between Old Nassauville Road and the Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge to Amelia Island.
Jacksonville man pulls trigger on what he thought was an unloaded gun. He accidentally killed his friend: NCSO
A 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing manslaughter charges after what deputies call a deadly accidental shooting that happened in Nassau County on Saturday night, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Schools back in session Wednesday after severe storms roll out of Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Several school districts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia announced temporary closures in an abundance of caution for the impending threat of severe weather that was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday.
Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officer
The charges against a Jacksonville woman who was accused of shooting a police officer during a high-risk search warrant in 2020 have been dropped because the case involved a Nassau County detective who has since been indicted on drug charges.
Community invited to dispose of unused, expired medications at local ‘Crush the Crisis’ event
HCA Florida Memorial and Orange Park Hospitals will be hosting its prescription drug take-back day on Saturday to give the community an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of medications that may be left over from previous procedures or medical visits.
With rule changes about yard signs, here’s how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators
Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
Nassau County man accused of killing family found not competent for prosecution
The man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home in December was found not competent for prosecution after he appeared for a mental competency review Thursday morning.
‘It’s good to be home’: All members of Fernandina Beach church group arrive safely in States from Middle East
The final members of a group touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach arrived home safely Sunday night after being stuck in the Middle East amid the ongoing turmoil of the war between Israel and Hamas.
‘Just excited to be home’: 18 members of Fernandina Beach church group make it home, 25 more arriving Sunday night
Eighteen members of a Fernandina Beach church group are back in Jacksonville, and 25 more members are expected to arrive Sunday night after being stuck in Israel amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.
About 15 members of Fernandina Beach church group arrive home after making it out of Israel
Members of a group that went on a touring trip to Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach is set to come back home to the States Saturday night after they crossed safely into Jordan amid the ongoing turmoil of the war between Israel and Hamas, according to Executive Pastor Dan Beck.
‘We can’t wait to see you guys’: Fernandina Beach church group begins heading home after making it out of Israel
A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan after being trapped amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Deputy arrested after 6-hour standoff in Wildlight community ‘no longer employed’ by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
A Nassau County deputy who was barricaded in a home in the Wildlight community for six hours earlier this month is “no longer employed” by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, a spokesperson told News4JAX.
Attorneys want brain scans of man who killed Nassau County deputy before sentencing trial
The sentencing trial for a man who pleaded guilty to killing a Nassau County deputy in 2021 has been postponed until at least April 2024 while the local court waits for the Florida Supreme Court to sort out questions about Florida’s new death penalty law.