Retired naval aviator says Iran’s attack will test Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system
ISRAEL – Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel using missiles and drones. A retired U.S. naval aviator who served in the Middle East spoke about how effective…
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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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Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defense
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In an issue stemming from complaints about bears in Northwest Florida, the state House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would bolster self-defense arguments…
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Tristyn Bailey Foundation self defense class serves young women and girls
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla – A St. Johns County family is turning tragedy into purpose 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was killed in 2021. Her family is now hoping to help others defend…
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Family of Tristyn Bailey partner with self defense classes
SPARC in St. Augustine will host three more classes with Women Against Violent Encounters in the coming months. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The remaining SPARC classes, hosted at 94 Thomas…
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Attorney Jose Baez joins the defense team for 18-year-old charged in death of Sgt. Kunovich
Nationally-known lawyer Jose Baez has joined the defense team for Vergilio Aguilar Mendez, the 18-year-old migrant charged with manslaughter in the death of St. Johns County Sgt. Michael Kunovich. Baez…
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Mayport-based warship continues missile-attack defense in Middle East; US offensive expected to ramp up this weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local servicemembers are increasingly in the line of fire. On Friday, President Joe Biden attended the dignified transfer of three American soldiers killed in Jordan this week…
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Trial for former JEA execs on track for next month, as defense again requests delays
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With less than three weeks until the scheduled federal criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher, prosecutors and defense attorneys were back in…
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Man accused of shooting 65-year-old at Westside mobile home park said he was acting in self defense
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting at a Westside mobile home park told police he was acting in self-defense when he shot…
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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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