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Jacksonville man sentenced to 21 years in prison for trafficking over 500 grams of drugs including crystal meth
Read full article: Jacksonville man sentenced to 21 years in prison for trafficking over 500 grams of drugs including crystal methA 32-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking over 500 grams of drugs containing a mixture of crystal methamphetamine.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted housesDaniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
Some Orange Park residents are finding green tags on debris piles waiting to be picked up. Here’s why
Read full article: Some Orange Park residents are finding green tags on debris piles waiting to be picked up. Here’s whySome Orange Park residents have been finding green Waste Management tags on debris piles waiting to be picked up outside their homes.
Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrors
Read full article: Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrorsOne Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!
Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Middleburg gets test from OP, pulls away for 6-0 start
Read full article: Varsity 4 Game of the Week: Middleburg gets test from OP, pulls away for 6-0 startIt’s been an almost adversity-free season on the football field for Middleburg, unlike the past 20 years. But to finish off a negative two-decade streak, the Broncos had to respond to a difficult situation Friday night.
Orange Park woman was inspiration behind POW/MIA flag. Her kids share the agonizing story behind the idea
Read full article: Orange Park woman was inspiration behind POW/MIA flag. Her kids share the agonizing story behind the ideaMary Hoff was instrumental in the creation of the iconic POW/MIA flag. United States. Her husband's plane was shot down in 1970. He is still missing in action.
Two Clay County parks will undergo improvements and the community is invited to share their ideas
Read full article: Two Clay County parks will undergo improvements and the community is invited to share their ideasThe community is invited to share ideas on the proposed improvements for two Clay County parks.
Power restored after Clay Electric outage leaves more than 20,000 customers without electricity in Orange Park
Read full article: Power restored after Clay Electric outage leaves more than 20,000 customers without electricity in Orange ParkMore than 20,000 customers of Clay Electric were reported without power Saturday morning.
High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming season
Read full article: High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming seasonHigh school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.
Historic Black fraternity unveils Little Free Library in Orange Park to promote literacy
Read full article: Historic Black fraternity unveils Little Free Library in Orange Park to promote literacyOn Saturday, a historic Black fraternity unveiled a Little Free Library at Moody Avenue Park to provide free books and promote literacy in the community.
‘It’s a roadmap’: Orange Park community members meet to shape future of proposed town square
Read full article: ‘It’s a roadmap’: Orange Park community members meet to shape future of proposed town squareA series of meetings were held this week to workshop the revision of the town of Orange Park. A group of small business owners gathered at Town Hall Wednesday to weigh in on the future and plans for a walkable town square to be built by 2040.
Local WWII veteran turns 100 years old on the Fourth of July
Read full article: Local WWII veteran turns 100 years old on the Fourth of JulyDressed in their best patriotic partywear, dozens showed up to the VFW Post 5968 in Orange Park, not only to celebrate the Fourth of July, but to celebrate one special military veteran. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Long who turned 100 on Thursday.
Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county line
Read full article: Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county lineThe Highway 17 and Interstate 295 interchange near the Duval-Clay border is one of the busiest interchanges in Northeast Florida and it’s been under construction for years.
Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violence
Read full article: Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violenceThe recent arrest of two men highlights an ongoing problem between drugs and gun violence that law enforcement said can either lead to injury or death.
Attorney for family of teen who drowned in Orange Park Airbnb pool urges company to enhance safety policies
Read full article: Attorney for family of teen who drowned in Orange Park Airbnb pool urges company to enhance safety policiesLawyers representing the family of a teen who drowned in a pool at an Orange Park Airbnb want to warn others about the dangers of pools at short-term vacation rentals.
Orange Park Mall to hand out free solar eclipse glasses for viewing of upcoming celestial event
Read full article: Orange Park Mall to hand out free solar eclipse glasses for viewing of upcoming celestial eventOrange Park Mall will hand out free solar eclipse glasses to the community starting April 1 to ensure safe viewing of the upcoming partial eclipse.
Orange Park Police Chief Gary Goble is retiring after a 35-year career in law enforcement
Read full article: Orange Park Police Chief Gary Goble is retiring after a 35-year career in law enforcementOn Wednesday, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Moosehaven for a special luncheon in his honor. They shared stories and checked out throwback photos from his career.
Driver caught after hit-and-run kills 64-year-old man crossing Park Avenue: FHP
Read full article: Driver caught after hit-and-run kills 64-year-old man crossing Park Avenue: FHPA 64-year-old man died Sunday night after he was hit by a pickup truck while he was crossing Park Avenue near Eldridge Loop, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Clay County deputies investigating fight at Orange Park Mall, shots heard nearby
Read full article: Clay County deputies investigating fight at Orange Park Mall, shots heard nearbyThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight between a group of juveniles at Orange Park Mall Saturday night and a series of gunshots that were heard nearby, deputies said.
Remarkable new treatment helps people with tremors like those linked to Parkinson’s disease
Read full article: Remarkable new treatment helps people with tremors like those linked to Parkinson’s diseaseHCA Florida Orange Park is now the first hospital in our area to offer this option to patients with tremor-predominant Parkinson's disease and essential tremors.
Orange Park police officers, firefighters to get raises following deal with unions
Read full article: Orange Park police officers, firefighters to get raises following deal with unionsPolice and firefighters in Orange Park are getting raises after the Town Council reached a deal with the police and fire unions.
Fortis College to offer free dental education, preventative services to Northeast Florida children
Read full article: Fortis College to offer free dental education, preventative services to Northeast Florida childrenFortis College in Orange Park will be offering free dental education and care to children in Northeast Florida on Friday.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Beachside, NFEI move up in final rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Beachside, NFEI move up in final rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 29.
Elderly horse rescued by Orange Park, St. Johns County fire crews after health incident
Read full article: Elderly horse rescued by Orange Park, St. Johns County fire crews after health incidentAn elderly horse named “Champ” was rescued by the Orange Park Fire Department and St. Johns County Fire Rescue after a health incident.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: San Jose Prep moves up, NFEI jumps in to rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: San Jose Prep moves up, NFEI jumps in to rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 22.
St. Johns Country Day 8th grade hoops star hits scoring milestone after 1,000th career point
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day 8th grade hoops star hits scoring milestone after 1,000th career pointSt. Johns Country Day eighth grade point guard Camden Cooper cemented himself in Spartans history when he scored his 1,000th career point during a game on Tuesday night.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Surging Beachside moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Surging Beachside moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 15.
Just like GameStop smash-and-grabs, stolen cars used as battering rams to burglarize 2 more shops in Clay County
Read full article: Just like GameStop smash-and-grabs, stolen cars used as battering rams to burglarize 2 more shops in Clay CountyThere has been a string of burglaries in recent days in the Jacksonville area involving stolen cars being used as battering rams to break storefront windows.
67-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Orange Park: FHP
Read full article: 67-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Orange Park: FHPA 67-year-old man was struck while riding a bicycle on Miller Street in Orange Park, and the driver who hit him left the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange Park man under investigation after cyber tip leads to discovery of child, animal sexual abuse material
Read full article: Orange Park man under investigation after cyber tip leads to discovery of child, animal sexual abuse materialA year’s long investigation into child sexual abuse material led detectives to the discovery of animal sexual abuse material.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 18.
19-year-old dies, 15-year-old critically injured after motorcycle crashes into pickup truck in Clay County
Read full article: 19-year-old dies, 15-year-old critically injured after motorcycle crashes into pickup truck in Clay CountyA 19-year-old man died and a 15-year-old girl was critically injured after the motorcycle they were riding on collided with a pickup truck traveling on Peppergrass Road in Clay County Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Planet Fitness donates ‘Wellness Pod’ to Clay County teen with Rett’s Syndrome
Read full article: Planet Fitness donates ‘Wellness Pod’ to Clay County teen with Rett’s SyndromeAn Orange Park Planet Fitness got into the spirit of giving by making a big donation to improve a local teen’s health and wellness.
Sheriff: Expect large crowds, road closures, traffic delays with 12 major events on Saturday in Clay County
Read full article: Sheriff: Expect large crowds, road closures, traffic delays with 12 major events on Saturday in Clay CountyClay County will have at least 12 major events happening in different parts of the county on Saturday, Sheriff Michelle Cook announced at a Tuesday morning news conference.
State Attorney’s Office says Clay County deputies were justified in shooting, killing man in 2022
Read full article: State Attorney’s Office says Clay County deputies were justified in shooting, killing man in 2022The State Attorney’s Office concluded Clay County Sheriff’s deputies were justified in shooting and killing a man in April 2022.
Woman, 26, awaiting DUI manslaughter trial in St. Johns County arrested in Clay County, accused of resisting arrest
Read full article: Woman, 26, awaiting DUI manslaughter trial in St. Johns County arrested in Clay County, accused of resisting arrestA Jacksonville woman who was accused of DUI manslaughter following a deadly crash in St. Johns County earlier this year was arrested last month and accused of resisting arrest.
4 Clay County schools placed on lockdown while deputies searched for carjacking suspect in Orange Park Country Club
Read full article: 4 Clay County schools placed on lockdown while deputies searched for carjacking suspect in Orange Park Country ClubThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office placed four Orange Park schools on lockdown on Thursday morning while it searched for a carjacking suspect.
3 masked teens charged with shoplifting, 1 found with firearm at Orange Park Mall, deputies say
Read full article: 3 masked teens charged with shoplifting, 1 found with firearm at Orange Park Mall, deputies sayThree teens were arrested for shoplifting from the Belk store at Orange Park Mall, and one of them was found with a firearm, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
‘They make an impact’: Former NICU babies reconnect with their nurses at celebration to show appreciation, gratitude
Read full article: ‘They make an impact’: Former NICU babies reconnect with their nurses at celebration to show appreciation, gratitudeNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital got the chance to reconnect with their caregivers at a special celebration filled with games, costumes and plenty of fun.
Mother says 4-year-old daughter found by good Samaritan after going missing from Clay County school following mistake
Read full article: Mother says 4-year-old daughter found by good Samaritan after going missing from Clay County school following mistakeA Clay County mom experienced a terrifying moment Friday when she said she went to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from school and the child was nowhere to be found.
Family devastated by fire that destroyed home builds lasting bond with Orange Park community
Read full article: Family devastated by fire that destroyed home builds lasting bond with Orange Park communityAn Orange Park family that lost their home in a fire started by a lightning strike is finding comfort from their neighbors who they said have become like family to them during this devastating time.
High school football team schedules for the 2023 season
Read full article: High school football team schedules for the 2023 seasonThe high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
Texas fugitive on the run for two years captured in Orange Park
Read full article: Texas fugitive on the run for two years captured in Orange ParkShock and outrage was the reaction from neighbors in the Berkshire subdivision of Orange Park on Tuesday after learning someone living nearby was a fugitive from Texas.
Orange Park nursing home office manager accused of stealing from resident trust fund accounts
Read full article: Orange Park nursing home office manager accused of stealing from resident trust fund accountsAttorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Orange Park Police Department are announcing the arrest of the former office manager of a nursing and rehab facility. Priscilla M. Sluder is accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from resident trust fund accounts for personal benefit.
Parents send out warning after their teen drowns in vacation home pool
Read full article: Parents send out warning after their teen drowns in vacation home poolA vacation that was supposed to be fun and relaxing for a family visiting from Virginia turned into a nightmare. The family’s 16-year-old son, Cameron Brown, drowned in their vacation rental’s pool.
Argument in Orange Park home leads to deadly shooting, 2nd degree murder charge: arrest report
Read full article: Argument in Orange Park home leads to deadly shooting, 2nd degree murder charge: arrest reportJohn Robert Thigpen, 34, of Jacksonville has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting inside an Orange Park home.
JSO releases body camera video that shows officers shooting South Florida murder suspect in Orange Park
Read full article: JSO releases body camera video that shows officers shooting South Florida murder suspect in Orange ParkBody camera videos released Tuesday show the moment Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers shot and killed a man wanted for murder in South Florida.
Underdog mentality has kept St. Johns Country Day baseball team focused on its mission
Read full article: Underdog mentality has kept St. Johns Country Day baseball team focused on its missionThe St. Johns Country Day baseball team was delayed, not denied. One season after a regional final heartbreak, the Spartans are back on the state stage and ready to make up for lost time.
‘Game changer for patients’: News4JAX receives exclusive look at treatment that delays brain cancer regrowth
Read full article: ‘Game changer for patients’: News4JAX receives exclusive look at treatment that delays brain cancer regrowthGammaTile Therapy is an FDA-approved procedure that won’t save you from brain cancer, but experts say it will buy you more time and improve your quality of life while you deal with the brain cancer.
‘A hero to Ukraine’: Jacksonville-area man dies after volunteering to fight with Ukrainian military
Read full article: ‘A hero to Ukraine’: Jacksonville-area man dies after volunteering to fight with Ukrainian militaryEdward Wilton III, 22, died about a month ago after he volunteered to fight with the Ukrainian military.
Father wants answers one year after son was killed by deputies
Read full article: Father wants answers one year after son was killed by deputiesThursday marks one year since Danny Palato was shot and killed by Clay County Sheriff's deputies. Now, his father, Fred, wants more information about what happened.
Orange Park man found guilty of selling machine gun conversion devices, faces 110 years in prison
Read full article: Orange Park man found guilty of selling machine gun conversion devices, faces 110 years in prisonA Clay County man was found guilty Friday of conspiring to transfer unregistered machine gun conversion devices that were referred to as “auto key cards.”
Benefield retains Orange Park Town Council seat; 2 of 4 Keystone Heights charter amendments pass
Read full article: Benefield retains Orange Park Town Council seat; 2 of 4 Keystone Heights charter amendments passTommie “Doug” Benefield defeated Kenneth “Kenny” Radwanski by more than 34 points to win Seat 1 on Orange Park’s Town Council on Tuesday.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 5 games.
Georgia sexual assault suspect arrested in Clay County now person of interest in recent Orange Park rape case
Read full article: Georgia sexual assault suspect arrested in Clay County now person of interest in recent Orange Park rape caseA man who is suspected in connection with a 2019 sexual assault in Georgia was arrested in Clay County, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said.
Students in custody after gun found on campus of Oakleaf High, principal says
Read full article: Students in custody after gun found on campus of Oakleaf High, principal saysMore than one student is in school police custody Wednesday after a firearm was found on the campus of Oakleaf High School, according to a message sent to parents by Principal Matthew Boyack.
Father of Ridgeview High student says daughter rushed to hospital after consuming THC-infused edible at school
Read full article: Father of Ridgeview High student says daughter rushed to hospital after consuming THC-infused edible at schoolThe father of a 15-year-old student at Ridgeview High School said he received a disturbing phone call Monday morning from the school.
Gov. DeSantis awards $3K bonuses to 7 Clay County teachers who finished civics training program
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awards $3K bonuses to 7 Clay County teachers who finished civics training programGov. Ron DeSantis was at Ridgeview High School on Thursday where seven Clay County teachers received the Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement, which comes with a $3,000 check.
Clay County commissioners discuss major capital investments with fire chief, sheriff
Read full article: Clay County commissioners discuss major capital investments with fire chief, sheriffAmid a population spike, Clay County leaders have begun discussions on major capital investments for the area, including things like a new jail and improvements to major roads.
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for rape, murder of Clay County woman in 2007
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for rape, murder of Clay County woman in 2007Michael Renard Jackson was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for the rape and murder of 25-year-old Andrea Boyer in 2007.
Despite facing setback from fire in 2021, historic Black church in Clay County rebuilds from ground up
Read full article: Despite facing setback from fire in 2021, historic Black church in Clay County rebuilds from ground upAfter making a vow to rebuild a historic Black church in Orange Park from the rubble that was left after a devastating fire, St. Simon Baptist Church members are finally breaking ground on a new building.
‘Journey’ leads to another title game for St. Johns Country Day girls soccer team
Read full article: ‘Journey’ leads to another title game for St. Johns Country Day girls soccer teamThe dynasty has shown no signs of slowing down. But Mike Pickett does his best to get one point across. Enjoy the journey.