Travis Gibson
Executive Reporter
Executive Reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years and helps reporters develop meaningful and impactful community stories.
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Brantley County Sheriff’s Office no longer accepting donations; lists additional drop-off points
Read full article: Brantley County Sheriff’s Office no longer accepting donations; lists additional drop-off pointsAfter overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.
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Volunteer firefighter, 59, dies after medical emergency while battling brush fire on Old Dixie Highway in Hilliard
Read full article: Volunteer firefighter, 59, dies after medical emergency while battling brush fire on Old Dixie Highway in HilliardA firefighter with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department has died after suffering a medical emergency while battling a brush fire, according to Nassau County Fire and Rescue Chief Brady Rigdon.
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Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding comments
Read full article: Florida education commissioner slams St. Johns County superintendent, cites teacher allegations over funding commentsIn February, the St. Johns County School District said it was bracing for the potential of a big budget gap next school year.
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Here’s how you can help Brantley County families who have lost homes in massive blaze
Read full article: Here’s how you can help Brantley County families who have lost homes in massive blazeAfter overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.
Brantley County cafe making food for firefighters says neighbors have covered cost of meals for those who lost homes
Read full article: Brantley County cafe making food for firefighters says neighbors have covered cost of meals for those who lost homesAs some Brantley County residents struggle with the loss of their homes and others who were forced to evacuate worry they might be next, the tight-knit community is rallying to help in any way they can.
How small Georgia cities are stepping up to support people affected by a devastating wildfire, and how you can help
Read full article: How small Georgia cities are stepping up to support people affected by a devastating wildfire, and how you can helpNahunta isn’t the only area trying to rally to help wildfire victims.
‘This mob mentality will not be tolerated’: 10 teens charged after Good Samaritan beaten while trying to break up fight
Read full article: ‘This mob mentality will not be tolerated’: 10 teens charged after Good Samaritan beaten while trying to break up fightA man who stopped to break up a fight outside a Putnam County school ended up seriously injured after a group of students turned on him Friday afternoon, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
News4JAX asked for public records related to council president’s JEA subpoena. Council said it would cost us nearly $4K
Read full article: News4JAX asked for public records related to council president’s JEA subpoena. Council said it would cost us nearly $4KA News4JAX request for public records stemming from the ongoing controversy surrounding JEA triggered a cost estimate from the city of Jacksonville for nearly $4,000.
GOP claims mayor broke the law with re-election video; Deegan rep says ‘everything was done by the book’
Read full article: GOP claims mayor broke the law with re-election video; Deegan rep says ‘everything was done by the book’The Republican Party of Florida on Friday announced that it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s re-election campaign.
Man accused of hurling racial slurs at kids, showing deadly weapon during argument over football in his backyard: JSO
Read full article: Man accused of hurling racial slurs at kids, showing deadly weapon during argument over football in his backyard: JSOA Jacksonville man was arrested on Wednesday and accused of pulling a “deadly weapon” on neighbors during a dispute involving children.
FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive, accused in deadly Missouri shooting, arrested in Alachua County following tips
Read full article: FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive, accused in deadly Missouri shooting, arrested in Alachua County following tipsOne day after the FBI offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of one of its 10 most wanted fugitives, the fugitive was arrested in Alachua County.
‘Taxpayers are getting fleeced’: Washington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcement
Read full article: ‘Taxpayers are getting fleeced’: Washington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcementThe Washington Post Editorial Board used news of the Orlando announcement to highlight what it calls “the ongoing shakedown” of Duval County taxpayers.