CRIME & SAFETY
Gunfire erupts near Christmas parade in Clay County. No injuries, man arrested
A Clay County man faces multiple charges after gunfire erupted during the Middleburg Christmas parade on Saturday. No injuries were reported. Sheriff's deputies said they heard several gunshots coming...
1-year-old dead after car flips over on I-295 near Merrill Road
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in the Arlington area. FHP says the car was traveling north on I-295 just south of Merrill Road when it struck the guardrail and several palm trees and flipped over. According to FHP, it happened early Sunday morning, around 12:35 a.m....
Tragic Stabbing Incident Shakes Jacksonville’s New Town Neighborhood
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a man lost his life in the New Town neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, on the evening of December 9, 2023. The incident, which occurred on West Union Street, has left the community in shock and mourning.
A Jacksonville woman was waiting for an Uber when she was shot multiple times. Somehow, she survived
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman who was shot several times in the back in Northwest Jacksonville is recovering after the scary incident. “I didn’t know if I was going to be able to walk again. I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to make it home to my son,” said Kathianne Huth.
Man sentenced to 15 years for 2019 killing of his girlfriend on Jacksonville's Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man, who was a teenager in 2019, has been sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison after being convicted of killing his girlfriend on Jacksonville's Westside in 2019. Tremayne Javares Robinson, 21, was sentenced to five years in Duval County court Friday morning for...
Jacksonville Shooting Victim Identified as Local Rapper, Kenneth Glover Jr.
A tragic shooting on Jacksonville's Eastside claimed the life of Kenneth Glover Jr., a beloved community member and aspiring rapper. The incident occurred just before Glover Jr. was set to attend his son's first birthday party, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
WATCH | Jacksonville (FL) FD Goes Defensive After Fire Gets Into Attic
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department responded to a mid-morning house fire with heavy fire showing upon arrival, the department said in a social media post Dec. 5. The fire was billowing out of the garage and rolling from the eaves. This fire had quickly advanced into the large attic space. From there, crews were unable to get ahead of it quick enough as modern day truss members began collapsing, so crews were pulled out of the structure and a defensive posture was assumed.
Family and MAD DADS Seek Answers in Unsolved Murder of College Student in Jacksonville
• The family of Gabriel Devoe, a 23-year-old college student who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking justice for his murder. The shooter has not been identified.
Cause of death released for two men found dead under Nassau Sound bridge in November
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video attached to this story is from a previous, related report. The cause of death for two men who were found under the George Crady Bridge in November has been determined as an accidental drowning, according to a report from the medical examiner's office. On...
20-year-old charged with DUI with serious bodily injury after investigation of Millhopper Road crash in June
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Christian Thomas Rafter, 20, was arrested yesterday and charged with driving under the influence and hitting another car, resulting in a traumatic brain injury to the driver, on Millhopper Road on June 6, 2023. A Florida Highway Patrol investigation found that Rafter was driving a Mustang...
Wheel of Justice: Finding Jacksonville's most wanted
Join us for another spin of the Wheel of Justice as we team up with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to hunt down wanted fugitives. This week, we're searching for Sheila Manowski, wanted for drug offenses, and Michael Dawson, wanted for arson. If spotted, contact JSO or Crimestoppers immediately.
Caught on camera: Oceanway neighbors worried after string of crimes
A video shared with Action News Jax shows two burglars breaking a door window and stealing several items from the house, including a rifle. Later, another video shows two people approaching a nearby home, with one pointing a gun directly at the camera.
Jacksonville Dec 09 Weekly Crime Report: 1397 Incidents and 58 Crime Stories
Jacksonville Dec 09 Weekly Crime Report: 1397 Incidents and 58 Crime Stories. Jacksonville reported a total of 1397 crime cases last week, as per the data released on December 9. The most common type of crime was 'Argument', with a count of 458 incidents, followed by 'Domestic Related' crimes, which stood at 232. 'Suspicious Situation' and 'Assault' were also significant, with 178 and 130 cases respectively. 'Theft' was reported 121 times, while 'Arrest' was reported in 66 incidents. Other reported crimes included 'Hit & Run' (54 cases), 'Other' (50 cases), 'Vandalism' (38 cases), and 'Shooting' (35 cases). The least reported crimes were 'Burglary' (30 cases), 'Robbery' (3 cases), and 'Arson' (2 cases). The high number of arguments and domestic-related incidents is concerning and calls for immediate attention from local law enforcement.
Jacksonville Authorities Investigate Fatal Stabbing Near West Union Street, Suspect Detained
• The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred in the 1400 Block of West Union Street. • The victim, a man in his late forties or fifties, was found unresponsive at the entrance to an apartment complex and was pronounced dead at the scene.