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SilverLeaf High School within reach, but new development law could strain St. Johns County schools
St. Johns County School District is closer than ever to building Silverleaf High School without borrowing a dime — but a new state law opening the door to thousands of new homes could quickly change that math.
Traffic Alert: Section of Hart Expressway at University Blvd. closed due to crash
Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries in the southbound lanes of the Hart Expressway at University Blvd. S on Friday afternoon.
Bazaar47 takes over Downtown Gainesville for Grand Opening this weekend
A “new” third space and event venue is opening in Downtown Gainesville this weekend. Bazaar47 officially opens its doors to the public on Aug. 22 and is hosting a block party to celebrate.
Jacksonville-area Carefree Boat Club members say boats are gone, but membership charges continue
Members of a popular boat club with locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach say they were left without access to the boats they pay hundreds of dollars a month to use.
DCPS official to discuss plans to address widespread AC outages in schools amid heat wave
The district is set to discuss plans to address intermittent air conditioning outages across schools and Jim Culbert, Chief of Operations and Technology Services for Duval County Public Schools, will take questions from the media.
Local groups unveil $20M Jax GAP Fund to spur $80M in affordable housing
Local groups on Thursday unveiled a $20 million revolving lending pool intended to accelerate production of affordable rental housing across Jacksonville.
Appeals court gives Jared Bridegan’s widow more time to turn over cellphone after order issued
After a heated back-and-forth this week and an order from Judge London Kite that she turn over her phone to the court at 9 a.m. Friday morning, Jared Bridegan’s widow was given a reprieve, albeit a brief one, by the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Cellphone tracking, Google searches dominate testimony on Day 5 of Mario Fernandez murder trial in Jared Bridegan murder
An FBI analyst, a former ATF agent and a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detective testified Friday about digital evidence that prosecutors say led to the arrest of Mario Fernandez in the murder of Jared Bridegan.
‘Should have never happened’: Family left with questions after Jacksonville man fatally stabbed by brother
A Jacksonville man’s family is grieving after police say he was stabbed and killed by his own brother last weekend.
City of Jacksonville to host memorial ceremony honoring victims, survivors of 2023 Dollar General shooting
Four years after a racially motivated attack claimed three lives at a Jacksonville Dollar General, the city will pause to remember, honor and unite.
Nearly a dozen people displaced after fire at Fort Caroline Road apartment complex
Nearly a dozen people were displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Fort Caroline Road Thursday, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
‘We’re all here with you’: Friends rally at hospital for former Middleburg High football player after e-scooter accident
Friends and family are raising money and planning a prayer gathering for Kadin Hanifen, a former Middleburg High football player seriously injured in an e-scooter accident, according to CCSO and organizers.
Jacksonville man accused of inappropriately communicating with student faces second-degree felony charge
A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday on a second-degree felony charge after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations that an authority figure engaged in lewd conduct with a student, according to an arrest report.
‘Joy in the preparation’: Mandarin leans on leadership ahead of tough schedule
Mandarin football prepares for a demanding 2026 schedule, including defending state champions Raines and Lake Mary. Players point to Shaunqueze “Quez” Foster’s leadership, while Coach Toby Bullock emphasizes finding “joy in the preparation” before Week 1.
Judge orders Jared Bridegan’s widow to turn over cellphone in Shanna Gardner murder case
Judge London Kite rejected objections from Kirsten Bridegan’s attorney Thursday and ordered Bridegan to turn over her cellphone to the court at 9 a.m. Friday so it can be reviewed and specific information can be turned over to Shanna Gardner’s defense team.
Investigators in Bridegan murder explain, defend evidence that led to Mario Fernandez’s arrest
Mario Fernandez’s defense attorneys continued to challenge the strength of the evidence connecting their client to the murder-for-hire killing of Jared Bridegan when investigators in Bridegan’s murder took the stand Thursday.
Investigators say body of man killed in hit-and-run crash along SR-16 in St. Johns County found 20 hours later
A 41-year-old St. Augustine man riding a motorized scooter was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night on State Road 16 near Downs Corner Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Attorneys engage in fiery hearing over Shanna Gardner’s motion to subpoena widow’s phone in murder-for-hire case
Attorneys engaged in another heated courtroom debate on Wednesday morning over a motion from Shanna Gardner’s defense team to get material from the phone of Jared Bridegan’s widow.
Defense uses unusual argument to try to poke holes in case for how Mario Fernandez allegedly got gun for Bridegan murder
Attorney Jesse Dreicer cross-examined Jacksonville Beach Police Detective Chris Johns about his case against Mario Fernandez in the February 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan.