Donald Smith appears in Duval County court on evidentiary hearing

Donald Smith is appearing in court Tuesday for an evidentiary hearing. Smith was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in 2018. DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — More than…

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Could JSO headquarters move as part of possible Duval County jail relocation?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A push to move the Duval County jail is gaining steam and now there is a conversation brewing about also moving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office administrative headquarters….

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Duval County Supervisor of Elections weighs in on legislation that would limit access to voting by mail

Duval County’s Supervisor of Elections is talking to News4JAX about proposed legislation that would limit access to Floridian’s voting by mail.  Senate Bill 1752 would create new eligibility requirements for…

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Kia & Hyundai’s used in burglaries around Duval and Clay Counties

Since December 30, cars have been used to break-in to three businesses on Jacksonville’s Westside. Two juveniles were arrested in Clay County for a similar crime. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. —…

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Le’Keian Woods’ arraignment in Duval County court Thursday

Le’Keian Woods, 24, has a pre-trial hearing scheduled for Jan. 18, as the judge told him and his attorney, “we may need to set the case for trial for late-February.”…

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Army Corps of Engineers awards over $30M to renourish Duval County beaches

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The United States Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville awarded a $32.4 million contract in December to support a renourishment project across nearly 10 miles of Duval…

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When will the Duval County beaches restoration project start?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has awarded a $32.4 million contract for renourishment of nearly 10 miles of the Duval Co. Atlantic shoreline. DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. —…

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Duval County Public Schools’ enrollment season begins Monday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools will host two “School Showcase Saturdays” as parents begin enrolling students in kindergarten, magnet, VPK and other programs. Enrollment season for the district…

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Alert issued after rabid cat found in Duval County near UNF

The alert is issued for the Town Center/UNF area of Duval County. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Duval County issued a rabies alert for the Town…

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Voting precinct locations to change for more than 245K Duval County voters as election season approaches

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County voters should be on the lookout for changes on updated voter information cards as the 2024 election season approaches. The Duval County Supervisor of Elections…

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