JSO: Man wounded in Woodland Acres shooting gives conflicting statements to officers
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was called to the 8200 block of Kona Avenue at about 7:20 p.m. Thursday for a reported shooting.
Duval DOGE to probe Telescope Health contract amid fraud allegations; ‘We are a company...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s telehealth provider Telescope Health strongly denied fraud allegations on Wednesday as the city’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE emergency met to discuss concerns about the company’s multi-million dollar contract with the city. The emergency meeting, which lasted just 30 minutes,...
Jacksonville Woman Sentenced to Three Years for Credit Fraud and PPP Loan Deception
A Jacksonville woman, Carnisha Maurica Rogers, 31, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for her involvement in a complex credit scheme and COVID relief fraud, which exploited the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Judge Wendy W. Berger also ordered Rogers to pay...
Jacksonville inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Detention Facility: JSO
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a male inmate after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Wednesday morning.
Apna Bazar withdraws request for slaughterhouse development at Beach Boulevard site
Jacksonville grocer Apna Bazar is withdrawing its request to build a slaughterhouse at its Beach Boulevard store, owner Mohammed Faisal announced in a Nov. 12 statement. Apna Bazar had sought to build a 30,000-square-foot addition and a 23,800-square-foot freestanding structure east of the halal grocery store at...
Family of Dozier School for Boys survivor celebrates him receiving his diploma decades later
For years, Action News Jax has shared the story of survivors from Dozier School for Boys.
Preventing falls: Why seniors fall at home and what you can do to reduce...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of falling. Brooks Rehab walked us through the home of a Jacksonville couple in their 80s...
Officers and Civilian Honored for Saving Three Children from Drowning at Huguenot Park
Jacksonville, FL – On a busy Mother’s Day weekend at Huguenot Park, quick action by two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and a civilian saved the lives of three young children who were drowning. Officers Crocker and Sweeney sprang into action after hearing cries for help. Officer Sweeney removed his gear The...
Northside food trucks unite to feed community as SNAP benefits delay continues to affect...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The food truck community at the Trout River Food Park on Jacksonville’s northside banded together to give out free hot meals on Thursday. Although the government has reopened, for many Florida families, it remains unclear when their SNAP benefits will be deposited into their accounts.
Jacksonville city council approves emergency funding to Feeding Northeast Florida
The Jacksonville city council voted unanimously to give $200,000 to Feeding Northeast Florida.
