Top Jacksonville Area Local News Stories
Source: Jacksonville News
Florida state troopers gave Gov. Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater a first-hand look Thursday at several types of staged automobile accidents that have created a fraudulent billion-dollar industry at the expense of drivers.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:42:02 GMT
Former Camden County Sheriff Bill Smith will announce his intent to run for his old job March 3 at the courthouse.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:23:56 GMT
A student at First Cost High School was arrested Wednesday on a charge of battery on a school official.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:11:12 GMT
A 20-year-old Palm Coast man charged with robbery in connection with the Jan. 31 attack and robbery of a European Village resident is now facing an attempted murder charge.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:56:52 GMT
A school bus driver may have suffered a medical condition that caused her to drive off the road Wednesday afternoon in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:25:50 GMT
Authorities say University of Florida freshman tight end A.C. Leonard was arrested on a simple domestic battery charge.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:15:21 GMT
Residents of several St. Johns County neighborhoods are worried more burglaries could happen after at least 14 cars are broken in to.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:58:48 GMT
Three Jacksonville Transportation Authority managers are dismissed after published reports show that some of the city's bus drivers they hired may not be legally allowed to drive.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:19 GMT
Many of them don't even have their own email accounts, but yet they're finding fame and fortune online. We're talking about those viral videos that feature little kids, even infants, doing hilarious things. But there are things you need to know, before you post.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:45:48 GMT
A Marine's mother is arrested on suspicion of stealing $4,000 from her son while he was deployed in Afghanistan.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:01:48 GMT
Couples are unhappy after many had their Valentine's Day surprises ruined because a flower delivery company didn't deliver its bouquets on time.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:26:20 GMT
Publix Supermarkets Inc. has been cited by OSHA for 16 safety and health violations at its West Beaver Street distribution facility after receiving a complaint that a worker's hand was amputated while cleaning conveyor equipment.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:08:48 GMT
A man convicted of raping a 29-year-old mother and dragging her into Tampa Bay's surf to drown more than three decades ago was executed by lethal injection Wednesday at Florida State Prison.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:27:37 GMT
St. Augustine resident concerned about a bill that would let the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind take their property are heading to Tallahassee to have their voices heard.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:09:02 GMT
A 14-year-old Baker County Middle School girl was hospitalized after she was beaten on a school bus, and deputies say a 16-year-old girl was arrested on a charge of felony battery.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:07:10 GMT
Deputies with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said a man who went missing Wednesday afternoon in the Crescent Beach area has been found safe.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:52:59 GMT
St. Johns County deputies have found some items in the woods near McCullough Creek they hope will help identify the man whose remains were discovered in the Hastings area Sunday. IMAGES: Items found near skeletal remains
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:14:48 GMT
Officers say the strong odor coming from the Atlantic Beach Police Department's evidence room has been a problem for years.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:11:43 GMT
A 16-year-old missing from Atlantic Beach since Sunday was found safe late Wednesday afternoon and reunited with his family.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:10:22 GMT
New numbers just released tell a frightning story of what our children are doing in secret. A teen reveals his tricks and hiding places to Channel 4's Nikki Kimbleton to help parents find the truth about what their own children are doing.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:01:01 GMT
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