Jacksonville mother sues Housing Authority over ADA compliance; Ramp suddenly built days later
A Jacksonville mother says it took months of asking and a federal lawsuit for her two disabled daughters to finally gain access to their own apartment. Days after the filing, construction finally began on a ramp.
Daytona Beach child abduction suspect jailed in Volusia County following Jacksonville arrest
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A man accused of attempted child abduction and indecent exposure on July 11 in Daytona Beach has been transported and booked into the Volusia County Jail following his arrest in Jacksonville. What we know:. Police in Daytona Beach arrested Timothy Hall, a 55-year-old registered sex offender,...
Hilliard Man Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Early Morning Crash on Airport Road in...
FHP: Collision between motorcycle and SUV occurred just after 2 a.m.; investigation ongoing. A tragic early morning crash has claimed the life of a Hilliard man, identified as Kyle Christmas, and left two others from Jacksonville seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision happened...
Eastside awash in hope and angst over community benefits agreement
When the Jacksonville City Council completes its budget process for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, one of its consequential allocations will be to determine how many dollars from the Community Benefits Agreement will begin to flow to the Eastside.
Jacksonville Gun Violence Victims Say More Must Be Done to Support Survivors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local gun violence survivors will come together Friday with national public safety advocates to tell their stories and raise awareness about victim compensation resources. Only 4% of violent crime survivors know about victim compensation, according to a national poll. At Friday’s event, survivors...
Jacksonville police investigating triple shooting in Grand Park
The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. Thursday in the 2500 block of W. 25th Street.
Jacksonville Dogfighting Arrests Bring Florida’s Animal Protection Laws Into the Spotlight
Discovery of abused animals & fighting paraphernalia reignites scrutiny of Florida’s long-standing struggle to eradicate illegal dogfighting. JACKSONVILLE, FL — A drug raid in Northwest Jacksonville last May unearthed far more than narcotics. Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), executing a search...
Fast-casual Asian restaurant chain continues Northeast Florida expansion in Jacksonville
A nationwide fast-casual Asian restaurant brand known for its wok-tossed Orange Chicken, Broccoli Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken continues expanding its Jacksonville footprint. Panda Express celebrated its grand opening July 11 at 50 Riverside Ave., Unit 701, in the Brooklyn Place retail center near downtown. It is the...
Ponte Vedra Beach doctor mourns death of wife who went missing after taking dog...
For the first time in more in more than half a century, Dr. Mark Atkins of Ponte Vedra Beach woke up Thursday morning without his devoted wife by his side. Phyllis Atkins, 79, went missing Wednesday morning after leaving her Blue Seas Court home to take her dog out for a walk. The St. Johns […] The post Ponte Vedra...
Felon Found Guilty After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Discovery in Nassau...
NASSAU COUNTY, FL – State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Nassau County jury has found Dominic Alan Dimaio guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Controlled Substance Paraphernalia. Dimaio now faces up to 30 years in Florida State Prison if ...