Can you help investigators solve a Florida murder from nearly 50 years ago?
CROSS CITY, Fla. – The 1974 homicide of 24-year-old James Norris in Dixie County remains unsolved nearly 50 years later, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking for…
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The City of Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated into one government 55 years ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated into one government 55 years ago on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. A unique municipality was established here in…
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Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria after 50 years in business
After serving the Jacksonville community for more than 50 years, the last Piccadilly Restaurant closed its doors on Tuesday. The cafeteria at University and Beach Boulevards posted a sign on…
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Jacksonville Piccadilly Cafeteria closing after 50-plus years
The restaurant has created many memories for people on the First Coast and some say the sudden sign on the door is a surprise. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A beloved Jacksonville…
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Ex-JSO officer facing at least 10 years in prison after admitting to trying to lure teen online for sex
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer who pleaded guilty to sending nude images and videos to a teenager will face sentencing on Tuesday. Alejandro Carmona-Fonseca, 48, pleaded guilty…
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2 storefronts to replace historic San Marco theatre that permanently closed after 84 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two storefronts are moving into what was once known as the home of the iconic San Marco Theater, which permanently closed its doors after eight decades. The…
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Hospital parking garage had not been inspected in 16 years
A parking garage at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Riverside partially collapsed Tuesday. Records show it hadn’t bene inspected since 2007. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police were still on scene Wednesday…
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Several events across Jacksonville to honor 22 years since 9/11
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Monday marks 22 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people. Innocent people were killed in New York City, at…
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Edward Waters University reaches second-highest overall enrollment in nearly 20 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the third consecutive year, Edward Waters University has exceeded the 1,100 student enrollment mark, reaching its second-highest overall enrollment in nearly two decades, the school said….
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Jacksonville brothers, accused gang members convicted on drug charges, sentenced to 30 years in prison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two Jacksonville brothers convicted on multiple drug charges learned their fate in court on Wednesday when a judge handed down a 30-year sentence. Rashad Johnson, 32, and…
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