‘Clay Watch Registry’ set to be unveiled to allow families to give critical information to law enforcement

CLAY COUNTY, Fl. – On Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is expected to formally unveil the new Clay Watch Registry, which allows for families of those who are prone…

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Families express concerns over mishandling of loved ones’ remains at funeral home caught in investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several families are pouring in with stories to News4JAX about their experiences with a Jacksonville funeral home at the center of a state investigation. Ola Jackson passed…

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Crime victim families go to Tallahassee to demand safety reform

400 families, including some from the First Coast, are urging lawmakers to push for policies that help crime victims and survivors. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Families of crime victims traveled to…

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Jacksonville crime survivors, families make their way to state capitol to demand safety reforms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of Jacksonville crime victims and their families are making their way to the state capitol rallying for legislation that helps survivors and victims of violent crimes….

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Families of slain children head to Tallahassee to demand reform

Today, Mayor Deegan declared Jan. 24 Maurice Hobbs Day. Hobbs was shot and killed 7 years ago. His mom will advocate for families of slain children in Tallahassee. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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Counselors at Naval Station Mayport speak to Sailors and their families about stalking, domestic violence

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – January is National Stalking Awareness Month. On Monday, counselors at Naval Station Mayport took that opportunity to speak with Sailors and their families about stalking…

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Resource fair for military families and community in Baker County

On Feb. 3, American Legion Post 83 and Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. will host the Baker County Military & Veterans Resource Fair. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are nearly 1.4…

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Hundreds of crime survivors, victims’ families rallying at Florida Capitol for change Tuesday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hundreds of crime victims and their families are going to Tallahassee for a rally on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to craft legislation to help survivors of…

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Mass shooting victims’ families upset about store’s reopening

The families of Angela Carr, AJ Laguerre Jr. and Jerrald Gallion are still mourning and embroiled in a lawsuit with the company. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dollar General is preparing to…

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Families could lose money due to rocky new FAFSA roll-out

“Rolling blackouts” and a much shorter timeline are a few of the issues Florida families and education experts say they’re dealing with in regards to FASFA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Millions…

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