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‘I’m about to tase you': Body camera shows moment Brunswick 13-year-old was questioned for not having lights on his bike
Read full article: ‘I’m about to tase you': Body camera shows moment Brunswick 13-year-old was questioned for not having lights on his bikeBrunswick police Department said it acted within policy and the law after teen was thrown to the ground and threatened to be tased during a traffic stop.
Georgia DNR installs new gangways for Sapelo Island Ferry after collapse that killed 7 in October
Read full article: Georgia DNR installs new gangways for Sapelo Island Ferry after collapse that killed 7 in OctoberTwo months after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, killing seven people who had been visiting for the Gullah-Geechee festival on Oct. 19, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that new gangways have been installed for the island’s ferry service.
Police continue to look for 3 men accused in shooting at Wendy’s that left man with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Police continue to look for 3 men accused in shooting at Wendy’s that left man with life-threatening injuriesOne person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting at a Wendy’s in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South
Read full article: Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the SouthFarmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber.
Mother of Waycross soldier killed in drone attack regains hope for justice following arrests
Read full article: Mother of Waycross soldier killed in drone attack regains hope for justice following arrestsThe mother of one of three U.S. Army sergeants killed in a drone attack in Jordan earlier this year said she regained her hope for justice following the arrests of two men charged in connection with the attack.
Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
DOJ sues city of Brunswick for trying to close Christian resource center for the unhoused
Read full article: DOJ sues city of Brunswick for trying to close Christian resource center for the unhousedThe Justice Department announced that it filed a lawsuit alleging the city of Brunswick, Georgia for closing a faith-based resource center for those experiencing homelessness.
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Read full article: AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pickHeisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado and Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts are repeat first-team selections on The Associated Press All-America team.
Eastbound exit ramp to northbound I-75 in Columbia County blocked after crash kills 67-year-old man
Read full article: Eastbound exit ramp to northbound I-75 in Columbia County blocked after crash kills 67-year-old manThe eastbound exit ramp to northbound Interstate 75 in Columbia County was closed Monday morning following a deadly crash involving an overturned semi-truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case
Read full article: Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election caseThe judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has rejected an attempt by former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro to invalidate his guilty plea.
‘I’ll pay the rest’: Jacksonville Comedian Lil Duval offers to help Raines band travel to state title game
Read full article: ‘I’ll pay the rest’: Jacksonville Comedian Lil Duval offers to help Raines band travel to state title gameIt looks like the Raines High School band is getting help from one of Jacksonville’s biggest celebrities.
Jacksonville ‘Ghost Face Gangster’ sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing more than 3 kilograms of fentanyl
Read full article: Jacksonville ‘Ghost Face Gangster’ sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing more than 3 kilograms of fentanylA Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing more than three kilograms of fentanyl in Glynn County, according to the FBI.
Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trial
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trialA former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has made her first court appearance more than three years after being indicted.
Attorneys for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation want AG’s office removed from case
Read full article: Attorneys for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation want AG’s office removed from caseThe final pretrial hearing for a former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering with police investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is scheduled for Wednesday in Glynn County.
Feds uncover 2 massive marijuana grow operations ‘hidden in plain sight’ in Southeast Georgia; 8 arrested
Read full article: Feds uncover 2 massive marijuana grow operations ‘hidden in plain sight’ in Southeast Georgia; 8 arrestedEight Chinese nationals were arrested following the discovery of two “massive” illegal indoor marijuana plants in Pierce and Brantley counties.
Timeline: The key events surrounding the 1985 double murder of a Southeast Georgia husband and wife
Read full article: Timeline: The key events surrounding the 1985 double murder of a Southeast Georgia husband and wifeNearly 40 years after the double murder of a Southeast Georgia wife and husband, officials announced the arrest of a 61-year-old man in connection with the couple’s shooting death.
61-year-old man arrested, accused of 1985 Camden County church murders
Read full article: 61-year-old man arrested, accused of 1985 Camden County church murdersA 61-year-old man was arrested and charged with the murder of a husband and wife in a Camden County church in 1985, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over Texas
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over TexasGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck, believed to be out for the remainder of the game with a hand injury, returned for the final snap in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football PlayoffUndefeated Oregon pulled off the expected and grabbed the top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia
Read full article: Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from GeorgiaTexas earned a surprising victory over Georgia on the recruiting trail one day before facing the Bulldogs on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do
Read full article: Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they doEfforts to reduce the nation’s persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother’s death.
UNF awarded grant for coastline restoration in Florida, Georgia
Read full article: UNF awarded grant for coastline restoration in Florida, GeorgiaThe University of North Florida (UNF) has been awarded nearly $800,000 by the National Park Service (NPS) to enhance efforts in restoring coastlines and combating shoreline erosion at three national parks in Florida and Georgia
Over $100,000 raised for woman who turned into rescue hero while saving child in Ponte Vedra Beach
Read full article: Over $100,000 raised for woman who turned into rescue hero while saving child in Ponte Vedra BeachA Brunswick woman is fighting for her life after being hurt while trying to save a child from drowning.
Jaguars sign former Bishop Kenny star QB John Wolford, 2 others to practice squad
Read full article: Jaguars sign former Bishop Kenny star QB John Wolford, 2 others to practice squadThe Jaguars made a handful of practice squad moves on Tuesday, including the signing of former Bishop Kenny star quarterback John Wolford.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
Saving Socks: One stray’s incredible journey to Georgia shines spotlight on Guam’s boonie dog crisis
Read full article: Saving Socks: One stray’s incredible journey to Georgia shines spotlight on Guam’s boonie dog crisisIt's estimated that as many as 70,000 "boonie" dogs live on the U.S. island territory of Guam, which has a population of just 173,000 people. One of those dogs -- a pup named Socks -- captured the heart of an Air Force Reserve Master Sergeant from Valdosta, Georgia. And our News4JAX community helped them reunite.
Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars
Read full article: Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked carsA Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines or even jail time for people who leave guns in unlocked cars.
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Read full article: Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talksPolice in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Preparing for a December cold snap in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Preparing for a December cold snap in Northeast Florida and Southeast GeorgiaAs November wraps up, cooler temperatures are already making their presence felt across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Several counties in the region are under freeze warnings and frost advisories, signaling a need for residents to prepare.
Family says remains of New York couple missing since 1980 were those found in Glynn County pond: report
Read full article: Family says remains of New York couple missing since 1980 were those found in Glynn County pond: reportA decades-old mystery may have been solved in Glynn County after a 1979 Lincoln Continental was found submerged in a pond last week.
Georgia inmate accused of running $3.5M fraud scheme from prison
Read full article: Georgia inmate accused of running $3.5M fraud scheme from prisonA Georgia inmate is accused of convincing people to send him money in exchange for the safety of their loved ones in prison and investment opportunities.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Read full article: Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedPresident Joe Biden’s administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory.
Mystery car found in Glynn County pond could provide answers to 1980s cold case
Read full article: Mystery car found in Glynn County pond could provide answers to 1980s cold caseA decades-old mystery is unfolding in Glynn County after a 1979 Lincoln Continental was found submerged in a pond, potentially linked to a missing couple from 1980.
Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond
Read full article: Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pondGlynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn County
Read full article: Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn CountyGlynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discovered
Read full article: GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discoveredOn Tuesday, GBI announced that the Georgia State Patrol dive team had located the Jeep Compass rented by Devin Jeter before his disappearance.
Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage flood
Read full article: Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage floodResidents at the Grove Park Apartments in Kingsland, Georgia are working to recover a week after a sewage backup flooded their homes, leaving them with damaged property and an overwhelming cleanup.
Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season
Read full article: Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting seasonWith duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.
Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
Read full article: Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of RussiaDemonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country.
AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Read full article: Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ousterOpposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the country
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the countrySt. Vincent’s Southside, Riverside, and Clay County locations received excellent grades in hospital safety for fall 2024, ranking them 15th in the country.
‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without him
Read full article: ‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without himThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigation
Read full article: Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigationThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistance
Read full article: Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistanceResidents of the Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene who were provided displacement assistance may be eligible for rental assistance.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trump’s loss.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark MeadowsThe Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
Read full article: Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 winJaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgia’s third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation
Read full article: Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigationA judge has set an early 2025 trial date for a former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering with police investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
2024 Veterans Day parades, events discounts & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend
Read full article: 2024 Veterans Day parades, events discounts & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekendFlorida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.
Donald Trump wins Georgia, a critical swing state, and its 16 electoral votes
Read full article: Donald Trump wins Georgia, a critical swing state, and its 16 electoral votesFormer President Donald Trump won the swing state of Georgia on Wednesday, returning its 16 electoral votes to the Republican column.
AP Race Call: Democrat Lucy McBath wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Democrat Lucy McBath wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional DistrictDemocratic Rep. Lucy McBath won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Georgia on Tuesday.
Voters in Southeast Georgia experience short lines on Election Day that saw high turnout
Read full article: Voters in Southeast Georgia experience short lines on Election Day that saw high turnoutHistoric turnout for early voting in Georgia, which saw the state submit over 4 million ballots, led to shorter wait times on Election Day.
LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger provides Election Day update
Read full article: LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger provides Election Day updateGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said that despite most of the elections running smoothly on Tuesday, there were some reported bomb threats to polling places.
Bomb threats at Georgia polling places are ‘of Russian origin,’ Secretary of State says
Read full article: Bomb threats at Georgia polling places are ‘of Russian origin,’ Secretary of State saysGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said that despite most of the elections running smoothly on Tuesday, there were some reported bomb threats to polling places.
Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia races
Read full article: Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia racesLive updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election DayA series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.
Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7
Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.
Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7
Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.
Secretary of State encourages Georgians to vote on Election Day, assures public that ‘systems are secure’
Read full article: Secretary of State encourages Georgians to vote on Election Day, assures public that ‘systems are secure’Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the Elections Division will host a news conference in Atlanta Monday morning to preview Election Day.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida gameThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted off
Read full article: PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted offDavid Waters reacts to the disappointing outcome of Georgia defeating Florida 34-20 and quarterback DJ Lagway being carted off the field.