State attorney’s investigation says officer used ‘distractionary blow’ on man. Here’s what that means
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Community leaders are speaking out after a viral video shows a Jacksonville sheriff’s officer punching William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop. Bishop Rudolph McKissick of The Bethel Church addressed McNeil’s arrest on Sunday, just a day after Sheriff T.K. Waters discussed the State Attorney’s...
JSO: No injuries reported after student hit by car on way to First Coast...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A student was involved in a hit-and-run on their way to school Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. JSO said the student was walking to First Coast High School this morning before getting hit by the vehicle. The incident did not happen within the school zone.
Man sentenced to 20 years for 2022 murder of Jacksonville mother found floating in...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man who confessed to killing Beverly Febres, the Jacksonville mother who was found dead floating in Marco Lake in July 2022, has changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced Monday. Kamaree Singleton, 23, was the second suspect arrested for the Febres' murder. The Jacksonville...
‘Trying to get three damn million dollars’: Councilman pushes for affordable housing funding
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville’s finance committee budget hearings continue, Councilman Matt Carlucci is advocating for the reinstatement of $3 million in funding for affordable housing. The funds were previously removed, prompting Carlucci to address the finance committee chair directly during a meeting on...
‘Do Better, Duval’: School board member demands pedestrian safety fixes after three students hit
Three Duval County students have been hit by cars just days into the new school year, sparking urgent safety calls from school leaders.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Intensifies Traffic Enforcement Following 100 Road Fatalities This Year
It's a somber moment for Jacksonville as the Sheriff's Office reports surpassing a tragic number—the city has seen 100 traffic-related fatalities this year. In an effort to combat this alarming rise in road fatalities, the Jax Sheriff's Office is ramping up their enforcement efforts. According to the Jax Sheriff's...
Ceremony will remember Dollar General shooting victims
The victims of the Dollar General shooting two years ago in Jacksonville’s Newtown community will be remembered at a memorial ceremony Sunday at Kings Road Memorial Park. The ceremony at 3 p.m. will feature reflections on the racially motivated shooting from community leaders, faith leaders and families.
First Coast No More Homeless Pets achieves 1,000 student-performed spay and neuter surgeries
First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 1,000 student-performed spay and neuter surgeries since October 28, 2024.
Mom Charged After Allegedly Packing Gun in Child’s School Backpack to ‘Return’ It to...
A Florida mother has been charged with two felonies after allegedly sending her young child to school with a gun. During the first week of classes at Coppergate Elementary School, also called Coppergate School of the Arts, officials found a firearm in a student’s backpack, according to a news release from the Clay...
Tragic drowning in Nocatee: family shares more about 3-year-old boy lost in pond
A tragic incident in a Nocatee neighborhood on Friday night has claimed the life of a 3-year-old child, who was pulled from a nearby retention pond. Authorities said the investigation is still ongoing, but there is currently no indication of foul play.
