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Local Stories for November 2011
Stories for Wednesday, November 30
Woman's body found near I-95 in Camden County, GA
A truck driver made a startling discovery as he changed a flat tire on I-95 in Camden county. He found the body of a white female in a wooded area on the ramp of the Woodbine exit. Police are treating the case as a homicide. The Orlando Sentinel said in a tweet that ...
Clay county man arrested after chase
A Clay county man wanted on multiple robbery charges was arrested Wednesday after he was caught on some recently installed traffic cameras. A Clay County Sheriff's Office communications center supervisor noticed 37-year-old William Carlson's car on traffic monitors. The supervisor relayed location data to Clay county police officers, who intercepted ...
Former school counselor gets life on child porn charges
A Jacksonville man who used to counsel kids will now be getting some counseling of his own. A judge sentenced 50-year-old Robert Cowan to 140 years in prison Wednesday for producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. He was convicted in October 2010 for using a 4-year-old to produce sexually explicit ...
A look at the Jaguars future in Jacksonville
Wayne Weaver said during his press conference Tuesday that he turned down multiple offers before agreeing to sell the Jaguars to Shahid Khan because he wanted someone to take over the team who would be committed to keeping the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Shahid Khan said in a statement that his ...
Thief uses credit card 22 times, steals $2,400
A credit card thief was able to enter a Kangaroo convenience store, use the stolen card 22 times, and buy nearly $2,400 in cigarettes and gift cards within 30 minutes. Now Jacksonville Beach Police are on the hunt for this bold thief. They say he's a black male who got ...
Increased online shopping worries local businesses
It's that time of year when businesses rely on shoppers to keep their doors open and their business afloat. But some shoppers are turning to the world wide web to save money, worrying some local business owners. Shoppers like Bill Marinau told our news partner Channel 4 that he would ...
Angie's Subs to keep "Jack Del Rio" sub
While Jack Del Rio is no longer the coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the sub that bears his name at Angie's Subs in Jacksonville Beach is staying put on the menu. "Right now I feel like I don't want to abandon Jack quite so quickly," says owner Ed Malin. Malin says ...
Community involvement stressed with new Jags changes
When you buy a NFL team like the Jacksonville Jaguars, you’re not just buying a team, you’re buying the whole community. WOKV spoke with Jerry Mallot with Jax USA partnership who says the new owner Shad Khan, faces two big issues. “I think his first concern will be about the ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 29
Del Rio: Wanted to finish the season
As Wayne Weaver scouts for top talent to lead the Jaguars, what happened to the old coach? Jack Del Rio came to the stadium Tuesday, and Wayne Weaver gave it to him straight. "Mr. Weaver basically let me know that he was going to move on with the football team ...
Fans react to changes in Jaguar front office, coaching staff
The Jaguars got a major facelift Monday with news of the sale of the team to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan, the firing of head coach Jack Del Rio, and a 3 year contract extension for general manager Gene Smith. Many of you have been weighing in on Facebook over the ...
Local restaurants worried about Jags changes
With the Jags getting a major facelift, some local restaurants surrounding the stadium say they're worried about their business if the Jags ever decided to uproot. “I purchased this space and were here planning to be here for the long haul. The long haul may not be so long,” says Chef/Owner of ...
Mayor Alvin Brown weighs in on latest Jags news
Mayor Alvin Brown says although the NFL team has been sold to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan, he remains optimistic and confident that the Jaguars will remain in Jacksonville for many years to come. “Well I think the key is, our city is a great city for the franchise. It’s gonna ...
Jaguars fire Del Rio after 3-8 start in 9th year
The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired coach Jack Del Rio after a 3-8 start, parting ways with him during his ninth season. Del Rio's job security had been tenuous since owner Wayne Weaver said the coach needed to make the playoffs to secure a 10th season in Jacksonville. The Jaguars were ...
Police name ex-fiancé as prime suspect in the disappearance of Michelle Parker
Orlando police have named the ex-fiancé of missing mom Michelle Parker the prime suspect in her disappearance. Prior to Monday afternoon, Dale Smith was not considered a suspect. “We had to look at every aspect in the case before we could come out publicily and state Mr. Smith is our ...
Crime in Jacksonville down, but most don’t feel safe
“Do you feel safer today than you did in 1991, you know almost no one will say they do,” says Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford. Despite a drop in violent crime the perception hasn’t changed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s midyear report showed murders were down from a year ago, ...
Blackout looms for Jaguars MNF game
With a record of 3-8, Jaguars tickets are a tough sell this year. So tough, that their game next Monday night is in serious jeopardy of being blacked out. As of last night, there are over ten-thousand non-premium tickets still available. The team has until 8:30 Friday night to sell ...
Connie Mack announces Senate run
He's in. Congressman Connie Mack officially announces his candidacy for Bill Nelson's U.S. Senate seat. "Frankly, I think the people of Florida have had enough," Mack told Sean Hannity on his Fox News TV program in making his announcement. "They've had enough of every time they turn around, Senator Nelson ...
Stories for Monday, November 28
Home sales on the rise in October
New home sales jumped 1.3 percent nationwide in October, pushing the number of available homes to its lowest since last April. Things are looking good here on the First Coast as well. "WE have seen an increase in consumer confidence here in Northeast Florida and that's translated into more traffic into ...
Thieves ransack home, steal $25,000 in cash
A Jacksonville family returned to their home this weekend to an unpleasant surprise. Thieves had broken in and stolen $25,000. Joseph and Pat Peto came home to find the robbers had broken the back window and gone through everything in the house, even their prescription pills. They say the 25K ...
Teen sentenced for vandalizing marble lions
A teenager will face a $500 fine, 300 hours of community service, and will have to write a letter of apology for vandalizing marble lions in St. Augustine. 19-year-old Montezz Blackmon was sentenced Monday for painting the eyes and nose of the lions on the Bridge of Lions red. The ...
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