St. Johns County Attorney appears to be leaving his position
As David Migut plans to leave, legal issues impact the county commissioners, his bosses. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — It appears the St. Johns County’s top lawyer will be leaving…
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Former JEA CEO said ‘the mayor’ backed $40M payout if city-owned utility was sold, attorney testifies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With less than three weeks until former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn faces trial on criminal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, conflicting stories are emerging about the…
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Attorney requests to withdraw guilty plea for man who admitted to molesting several children at St. Johns County school
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – One day before he was set to be sentenced, Anthony Guadalupe’s defense attorney filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea on Thursday. Guadalupe is…
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Civil attorney for 18-year-old migrant accused in St. Johns County deputy’s death says client was racially profiled
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A civil attorney sent a letter to the State Attorney’s Office and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office demanding that the charges against 18-year-old Vergilio…
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Attorney for migrant accused in St. Johns County deputy’s death calls for charges to be dropped ahead of bond hearing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez is set to appear in court on Friday for a hearing as he faces manslaughter accusations in the death of St. Johns County Sergeant Deputy…
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Defense attorney weighs in on newly released report that details St. Johns County deputy’s cause of death
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – After a 44-page incident report revealed that St. Johns County Sgt. Deputy Michael Kunovich died from natural causes after a struggle with an 18-year-old Guatemalan…
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Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program
SAVANNAH, Ga. – A Jacksonville attorney was convicted for illegally obtaining funds from a federal COVID-19 relief program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia. Officials said…
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Guatemalan 18-year-old accused of manslaughter in death of St. Johns County deputy brings in civil attorney
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The man accused of manslaughter in the death of a St. Johns County deputy earlier this year has retained a civil attorney in the case….
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Attorney for family of Dollar General shooting victim says community has failed to follow through on promises
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s been three months since three people were killed in a racially-motivated shooting at a Grand Park Dollar General store. Now, an attorney representing family members of…
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Florida Attorney General announces JAXPORT joining efforts to help spot, report human trafficking
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Attorney General Ashley Moody will make an announcement on Monday afternoon on how the addition of the Jacksonville Port Authority will help Florida’s continued efforts to combat…
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