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Armed carjacking leads to pursuit with Clay County sheriff's officers

The Clay County Sheriff's Office tells Action News Jax of an armed carjacking that occurred Saturday evening on the 1000 block of Blanding Boulevard.
Baby sitter in jail, charged with aggravated child abuse

A woman is in jail after allegedly abusing a 1-year-old Syren Maloney.
Police searching for missing and endangered runaway from Georgia

The Brunswick Police Department asked the community for help in locating a missing and endangered runaway.
Extra security expected at St. Augustine carnival due to social media shooting threat

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15-year-old arrested at St. Augustine festival

A 15-year-old boy was arrested at a St. Augustine festival for carrying a concealed firearm, according to the St. Augustine Police Department.
St. Johns County getting a head start on hiring teachers for fall

Action News Jax first told you last month that Florida is seeing a shortage of certified teachers, according to a report released by the Florida Department of Education.
UPDATE: Son arrested in father's murder inside gated Southside Jacksonville complex

UPDATE: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a shooting death that occured Friday inside a gated Southside community.
JSO: Man shot multiple times found inside Durkeeville home

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of West 12th Street in Durkeeville.
First Alert Weather: Very mild night followed by a warm Sunday with some rain

Cold front arrives late Sunday...
Clay County woman sued by Michael Kors

A Clay County woman is being sued by Michael Kors, the world-famous luxury designer.
Jacksonville teens charged with planning attack on Bolles School

Two teens are charged with planning an attack on a prestigious private school in Jacksonville.
'Stanton was great then and it's even greater now': The history behind Stanton College Prep

One of the top college preparatory high schools in the state and the nation -- sits right on Jacksonville's Northwest side.
Jacksonville police investigating two people shot in Durkeeville

Jacksonville police are investigating after two people were shot on Friday morning.
Jacksonville police searching for suspect in Westside murder

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for Treyvon Wiley, 19, in the murder of Ziyke Barnhill on Feb. 16.
'Nobody signs up for the job for that:' Local officers involved in deadly Florida shootings speak

An encounter with law enforcement can turn deadly in a matter of seconds.
Councilman makes two recommendations for future of Jacksonville Landing

The city councilman who has the Jacksonville Landing in his district is weighing in on what he wants to see there next.
St. Augustine car break-ins leads to wrong-way head-on crash and ends with two arrests

A car gym break-in and wrong-way head-on crash ended with two arrests.
The benefits and dangers of popular essential oils

Essential oils are exploding in popularity. While many people may report experiencing benefits, experts warn there are some dangers associated with certain oils people need to be aware of before purchasing.
Jacksonville Beach Pier reconstruction could take another 2+ years

It could take another two years or more before the Jacksonville Beach Pier is rebuilt and fully re-opened.
New pavement still problem on State Road 200

One trip down State Road 200 will mess up the alignment on any vehicle, according to neighbors who make the drive every day.
Coyote kills peacock in Fernandina Beach

A local community is concerned coyotes killed one of their beloved peacocks.
VIOLENT FRIDAY: 3 shootings reported in 3 hours in Jacksonville, police say

A violent start to the weekend. On Friday, three shootings have been reported in Jacksonville: One on 1300 block of W. 16th Street, one on 4100 block of Crownwood Drive and one on 3100 block of Bridier Street.
Jacksonville police: 16-year-old shot on the Eastside

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a person has been shot in the 3100 block of Bridier Street.
The University of North Florida has a new president

The University of North Florida has a new president.
Jacksonville families gather to remember missing loved ones

Jacksonville families say they're not giving up hope in the search for their loved ones.
Child minutes away from death after abuse, according to Nassau County arrest report

A man was arrested Wednesday after a 6-year-old boy was brought to the hospital because he was not responsive, deputies say.
Shooting near Stanton College Preparatory School triggers lockdown

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded Friday to a shooting near Stanton College Preparatory School, which triggered a lockdown.
Heavy delays on Dames Point Bridge due to crash

UPDATE: Two southbound lanes have reopened and one right southbound lane remains closed.
Four new gas stations in Jacksonville area

Four new gas stations called '76' will open in Jacksonville.
Boyfriend arrested after woman found dead in backseat of car, Jacksonville police say

UPDATE 2/22/2019: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said it has arrested a man for the murder of his girlfriend after her body was found in a car on Confederate Point Road.
Jacksonville pastor files complaint over political ads featuring uniformed officers

A Jacksonville pastor has filed a complaint over political ads appearing to show JSO officers campaigning for Sheriff Mike Williams and Mayor Lenny Curry.
Group of Jacksonville moms work to cure gun violence

As Mayor Lenny Curry will move ahead with plans to implement Cure Violence in Jacksonville moms hit the streets to spread awareness of gun violence.
Over 1800 JEA customers without power, including St. Johns Town Center

According to JEA, about 1,800 customers are without power Thursday night, including some of the St. Johns Town Center.
Jacksonville black-owned businesses sees growth despite challenges

For a local mom turned entrepreneur, owning a business did not come easy.
Jaxport CEO: Habor deepening on track to finish two years ahead of schedule

Jaxport CEO Eric Green said the harbor-deepening project is ahead of schedule and may even beat competitors to the north who are also racing to deepen their ports.

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