Corrine Brown’s former chief of staff pays back restitution in federal fraud case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Elias “Ronnie” Simmons, who once served as chief of staff to Corrine Brown during her time in Congress, has paid his restitution in his federal fraud case,…
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Ridgeview High School Master Chief Honored as Hyundai Hometown Hero, Wins New Car
In a heartwarming surprise event at Ridgeview High School on Wednesday, News4JAX presented Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Sha’Reff Rashad with the prestigious title of Hyundai Hometown Hero. The unsuspecting…
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Duval County Schools police chief leaves rehab surrounded by love after being recently hospitalized for a stroke
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Schools Police Chief Greg Burton was discharged from the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital surrounded by love and support from more than 50 local law enforcement officers…
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St. Johns County says it does not plan to rehire former fire chief in new position despite grievance
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A former St. Johns County fire chief wants to be rehired in another position after he said he was asked to resign, but the county…
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New fire station at Harts Road & Dunn Avenue expected to cut area response times in half: fire chief
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new fire station that opened Monday on Jacksonville’s Northside is expected to cut response times in half for calls in the area. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue…
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Ex-St. Johns County fire chief waits on county’s response to grievance as support grows
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A petition calling for the former St. Johns County Fire Rescue Chief to be re-employed with the department has now been signed by 1,000 people….
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Former fire chief speaks at St. Johns County Commission meeting
Former Fire Chief Scott Bullard defended himself. His wife and others supported him. The firefighters union president strongly spoke out against the him. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — A fiery…
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Ex-St. Johns County fire chief who says he was forced to resign speaks out at commission meeting, gets public support
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The former St. Johns County Fire Chief who said he was forced to resign from his position this month is fighting to get reinstated as…
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Scott Bullard said he was ousted as fire chief because politics
Scott Bullard tells First Coast News he was forced to resign and his leadership staff also lost their positions. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Scott Bullard believes his departure from…
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St. Johns County fire chief resigned amid turmoil, issues over sick leave, uniforms, response to Hurricane Idalia
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Just five months after taking the helm, St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Scott Bullard suddenly resigned last week. Bullard was named chief…
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