Man convicted in Jacksonville murder, robbery vindicated 44 years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who spent 44 years behind bars for multiple crimes he was wrongfully convicted of in the 1970s is now free because of an investigation that…

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Jacksonville man pleads guilty to 2022 murder of beloved hair stylist on New Year’s Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that Keith Keglar Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and unlicensed carrying of a concealed firearm in the shooting death of Tevin…

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Attorney-client privilege debate at center of murder hearing.

The attorney for Mario Fernandez filed a motion to disqualify the State Attorney’s Office due to a violation of attorney-client privilege. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Much of the conversation in court…

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Possible defense strategies accused Bridegan murder suspect

Shanna Gardner faces the death penalty in the trial of the murder of her ex-husband Jared Bridegan. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez appeared back to back in…

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Gavin Newsom said Jacksonville’s murder rate is 126% higher than San Francisco’s. Is it true?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom squared off in a contentious debate Thursday night and News4JAX is running two of the statements made through the Trust Index….

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Police ask for community’s help in solving 2021 murder case of 19-year-old in Lake Forest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying any potential suspects in the 2021 murder case of a 19-year-old in the Lake Forest…

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Justice Coalition announces reward increase to $15,000 for information about murder of Gabriel DeVoe

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There is now a $15,000 reward for information about the murder of Gabriel DeVoe. DeVoe, 23, was shot and killed last year in the Arlington neighborhood. Read…

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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of 72-year-old found lying in McCoys Creek

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An arrest was made in a nearly five-month investigation of a 72-year-old man found dead in McCoy’s Creek in June, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. According…

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Shooter in San Marco double murder legally purchased gun despite documented mental health history

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX received new details about a double murder in San Marco that shook the community when two women were shot and killed in August. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s…

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New evidence images, 911 calls released nearly a year after murder of 13-year-old Prince Holland

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Newly released evidence from the State Attorney’s Office on Thursday includes 911 calls and photographs in the Prince Holland murder investigation. “Hello, somebody’s been shot on US…

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