Jared Bridegan’s accused murderers back in court Monday

Judge London Kite is deciding whether or not to disqualify the SAO’s Fourth Judicial Circuit over allegedly mishandling attorney-client privileged communications. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A court order filed last week…

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Fallout in workplace from Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Have you noticed a lot of diversity efforts within U.S. companies are losing steam? Maybe you were wondering why. What changed? Well, it may have a lot…

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Reputed leader of Outlaws Motorcycle Gang gets court appointed attorney, taxpayers may help fund his defense

John Ermin was the general manager of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club whose owner Peter Gerace is also under indictment in wide ranging federal case. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lockport Attorney George Muscato…

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Florida Supreme Court to decide if abortion rights, recreational marijuana will be on Novemeber ballot

The Florida Supreme Court appears poised Monday afternoon to issue rulings about whether proposed constitutional amendments that seek to ensure abortion rights and allow recreational marijuana will go on the…

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Jacksonville sheriff’s officer accused of sex crimes with minor makes first court appearance

Josue Garriga, 34, is facing five felony charges for sex crimes with a 17-year-old. The judge on Thursday denied his attorney’s request to have his bond lowered. CLAY COUNTY, Fla….

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How far will the Supreme Court go when it comes to laws regulating social media?

One headline put it this way: “The Supreme Court is in the middle of the social media and free speech intersection.” It’s a wrestling match between the courts and policymakers….

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Lawtey triple homicide suspect makes first court appearance

Johnnie Bernard Brown, 46, is charged with four counts of murder in relation to the shooting deaths of Quinqune Robinson, 49, Danesha Sims, 27, & Winshay Roddey, 25. BRADFORD COUNTY,…

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Funeral home director accused of mishandling remains, funds expected to enter plea in court today

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville funeral home director accused in a disturbing case is expected to enter a plea in court Tuesday to felony charges of grand theft and…

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Nocatee homebuilder accused of abandoning projects doesn’t show up in court despite subpoena requiring attendance

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Johns County custom homebuilder accused of abandoning his projects in Nocatee did not appear in court Monday to face some of the homeowners…

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Man who killed Nassau County deputy returns to court Monday as decision in death penalty ruling still pending

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The case against Nassau County deputy killer, Patrick McDowell, is once again set to go before a judge Monday. This comes ahead of McDowell’s sentencing trial…

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