Jacksonville man focused on the future after 45 years in prison
Willie Williams was convicted for robbery and attempted murder in 1976. The man who ID’ed him had been hypnotized to help his memory, an unreliable method. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Florida nonprofit helps overturn wrongful conviction of Jacksonville man after 44 years in prison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Innocence Project of Florida (IPF) helped 79-year-old Willie Williams overturn his wrongful conviction after spending 44 years in prison. Williams was convicted for the attempted murder…
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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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Hundreds show up at Jacksonville Beach for ‘polar plunge’ on New Year’s Day 2024
Hundreds of people showed up at Jacksonville Beach on New Year’s Day Monday morning for the annual ‘polar plunge.’ Credit: Joe Massa Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 10:39…
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Jacksonville man dies in St. Johns County early morning New Year’s Eve crash
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A Jacksonville man is dead after a crash in St. Johns County early Sunday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 45-year-old man was traveling…
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Are liquor stores open on New Year’s Day 2024 in Texas?
According to Texas law, liquor stores can’t be open on New Year’s Day. And New Year’s Eve falls on a Sunday, so law prohibits liquor stores from opening. HOUSTON —…
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FHP Trooper who carries weight of seeing DUI death will work to keep drivers safe during New Year’s celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 37% of New Year’s traffic deaths involve…
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After 33 years, owner of Jim’s Place nightclub in Arlington looking forward to taking it easy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An Arlington landmark is closing for good after more than three decades of entertainment. Jim’s Place nightclub sits right off the Arlington Expressway. This Sunday, New Year’s…
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Best spots to watch fireworks this New Year’s Eve in Northeast Florida
Say goodbye to 2023! 👋 If you’re hoping to ring in 2024 with a fireworks display — News4JAX has compiled a list of the places planning to light up the…
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Landmark Arlington nightclub Jim’s Place closing after 33 years
Jim Jones III, the owner of the Jim’s Place nightclub at 7900 Arlington Expressway, is retiring and closing the club for good. Its last day will be Dec. 31. (Dan…
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