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Man confesses for 5 Mandarin robberies
An arrest in the multiple robberies that have happened where you shop and work. Michael Allen Lee is arrested for five robberies occurring in the last 30 days in the Mandarin area. Lee was robbing pharmacies for hydrocodone pills. “During the holdups he would claim to have a gun and ...
Macclenny man injured when tree falls on house
Minerva Dyer spent Thursday afternoon searching through what's left of her belongings, after a decades old tree came crashing down during an afternoon storm. "It just scared me. All I heard was a big boom and next thing I know everything collapsed." Limbs now hang through the ceiling, just above ...
Driver walks away from crash into retention pond
The driver of a car that ended up in a retention pond near The Avenues is able to walk away without serious injuries. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office dive team was called to the area of I-295 and Philips Highway after a car went into the retention pond there. We first ...
Committee warns Jacksonville is on track for financial loss again
It started with the discovery that the city has lost $750,000 on the Navy-Marine Corps Classic, and grew when it became clear there was no good way to tell if Jacksonville had made money on any number of big name events. But now, with more than a dozen recommendations and ...
Khan expresses interest in developing Shipyards
Jags owner Shad Khan has expressed interest in developing the Shipyards. Khan noted Thursday after an awards ceremony where he was honored that developing the riverfront would be good for downtown. "I’ve said all along, Jacksonville has great potential. Developing the north bank of the riverfront would go a long ...
Murder suspect tied to additional crimes
The man arrested for an April murder today has a number of other charges he now faces. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detained 25-year-old Francis Lai in connection to an apparent home invasion murder on Miss Muffet Lane West on the Westside. Police say the homeowner, 58-year-old Bella Barnat, was shot ...
Local man dies after diving off dock
The Clay County Sheriff's office says a local man has died after diving off a dock at Kingsley Lake last week. Police say Scott Hammer was taken to Shands hospital in Starke following his diving injury. Officials say Hammer died over the weekend from his injuries. The Alachua County medical examiner's office ...
Prescribed burn sending up smoke
A prescribed burn is sending up smoke on the Southside, but it is contained. Florida Forest Officials tell allowed a 24 acre burn North of JTB and east of 295 today. The fire is in containment lines, however heavier winds from brief storm cells have whipped up the smoke. This ...
Possible string of armed robberies in Mandarin
An armed robbery where you live and shop in Mandarin. Jacksonville Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Publix pharmacy, the store is on the corner of Mandarin Road and San Jose Blvd. Police say a suspect entered the store around 7:16 PM yesterday and demanded a prescription narcotic ...
Need more time? Yellow lights to get longer
Florida has started resetting the length of yellow lights at intersections across the state in an effort to make roads safer. Here in Jacksonville, the Florida Department of Transportation says intersections with red light cameras are first to be recalculated. They plan to have those done by the end of ...
Sinkhole closes lanes of Atlantic Boulevard in San Marco
One lane of Atlantic Boulevard near the intersection with Kings Road in San Marco is closed because of a sinkhole that opened up. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says barricades will remain in place until the Department of Transportation can fix the hole Thursday morning. Be sure to stay tuned to ...
Dozens in custody, hundreds could be tied to SJC meth bust
It’s a groundbreaking bust that is truly just beginning. “We still have an ongoing investigation- we have identified over 200 suspects who are involved in these cases,” says St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Catherine Payne. The Sheriff’s Office and the DEA have announced 43 arrest warrants relating to a ...
Hundreds expected to attend Veteran Job fair at Everbank Field
Recruit Military is a veteran owned organization bringing a veteran job fair to our area Thursday. John Lundberg, director of events says the job fair was created specifically with veterans in mind. "This is for anybody who ever served in any capacity, at any time." More than 300 veterans are expected to ...
Southside roads reopen after bomb squad call out
Traffic was tied up for about half an hour Wednesday evening due to a bomb squad call out. The bomb squad was called out to the intersection of Baymeadows Road and Southside Blvd around 6pm. Investigators say a bus driver found what they believed to be a suspicious package. However, ...
Jacksonville Police looking for block party shooting info
Jacksonville Police are asking for your help figuring out who is responsible for a shooting that injured several at a block party. Police say the shooting happened at a party near W. 35th Street and Moncrief Road on June 2nd, around 9:30 PM. There were many people at the party, ...
32 arrested in SJC Meth lab bust
The St. John's County Sheriff's office has arrested 32 people in connection with running a meth lab. Police say they've been conducting an investigation for the past year and a half through which they monitored activities associated with production and distribution of methamphetamine. Investigators say they identified invididuals who were buying ...
Crash shuts down San Jose Blvd near Julington Creek
All lanes have reopened following a crash between a semi-truck and a car Wednesday afternoon. The car was crushed beneath the rig of the trailer on San Jose Boulevard near Julington Creek Road. It had all lanes blocked for several hours Wednesday afternoon. There were reports of injuries. At this time, ...
CCSO searching for robbery suspect
Clay County deputies are searching for a 23-year-old they classify as one of their most wanted fugitives. Derek Thomas Fletcher is wanted for grand theft from an elderly person as well as robbery by sudden snatching. His last known address was in Fleming Island and you can see him picture ...
St. Johns County first responders simulate plane crash
Law enforcement and first repsonse officials in St. Johns County got a chance to practice what it would be like to respond to an emergency landing Wednesday morning. "We get to actually have a very realistic scenario, bring everyone together, work together, and walk away knowing what are some things ...
New law aims to speed up foreclosure process
Governor Rick Scott has signed a new bill into law that is supposed to speed up the foreclosure process. Many Florida homes that have been foreclosed upon have sat that way for months, even years because of the huge backlog in the courts. "This is sort of like killing a ...
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