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Man accused of being a serial rapist has been arrested for sexual battery 5 times since 1973
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 68-year-old man was arrested nearly 20 years after a DNA collection linked him to numerous sexual assaults. Calvin Dumas was accused of being a serial rapist and faced a sexual battery charge, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Through DNA evidence, investigators were able...
How to watch: Ryan Murphy swims for gold for Team USA at Paris Olympics
Can Ryan Murphy climb even higher on the list of most successful swimmers in history? Jacksonville-area swimming fans can watch as he pursues more Olympic victories in Paris. The four-time Olympic gold medalist entering the summer is a 2024 medal favorite once again after winning both backstroke events at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June, and he begins his third quest at the Summer Games with preliminary rounds of the 100 back on Sunday, July 28. He...
Teachers’ free school supply store reopens for upcoming school year
School is almost back in session. That means teachers will be digging into their own pockets to get their classrooms ready for their students. Luckily, a program called Tools 4 Clay Schools is picking up the bill for their school supplies.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office hosing crime prevention walk in Durkeeville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Patrol District 5 Assistant Chief Harry Massey will be at the Sheriff’s Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk on Saturday morning. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. This is a chance for the community to talk with Waters and JSO about...
Behind the Walls of the Ponce
As expert groups like Evans’ regional restoration company work to preserve the historical value and beauty of the Ponce, they are peeling back 130 years’ worth of layers which have obscured original details of the former hotel for over a century. “One of the things about working long-term...
Camp Snapshot: Jaguars' 2024 Training Camp Embraces DC Ryan Nielsen's No-Depth-Chart Approach
JACKSONVILLE – Ryan Nielsen's offseason approach will be the training camp approach. Nielsen in his first offseason as the Jaguars' defensive coordinator emphasized not using a depth chart, meaning not predetermining roles for players. As 2024 Training Camp begins at the Miller Electric Center, Nielsen left no doubt that remains the emphasis.
Inside the Action: A Look at the First Week of Jaguars Training Camp and how YOU can see the sidelines
The Jaguars organization is thrilled to welcome fans to the 2024 Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center practice facility. This is the perfect opportunity for fans to see their favorite players in action and get a first look at the team before the regular season kicks off. Mark your calendars for August 3, when the annual Stadium Practice at the Bank takes place.
Dave Barnett Retires After 37 Years, Leaving a Legacy of Impact on Flagler Baseball
But for Barnett, this wasn’t just any other season. After nearly four decades at Flagler, Barnett announced his plans to retire following the current season. While he tried to go about business like he always does, he admitted mid-way through that he was starting to feel the emotions that come with retirement, and that they would hit him more and more as the season went on.
Skaters look forward to new $8M Riverside skate park opening soon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville skateboarders are anxiously awaiting the opening of a brand new $8 million skate park in Riverside. The park along Artist Walk, located under the west end of the Fuller Warren Bridge, was originally set to open in May, but it has been pushed back. Now,...
Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fastest teenager in the country is skipping college and going professional. Creekside graduate and two-time All-News4JAX track and field athlete of the year Christian Miller announced on Friday morning that he is bound for the professional running circuit. It comes on the heels of a fifth-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials last month. Miller was a candidate to make the relay team pool but was bypassed for the trip to Paris.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Private equity firm launches fund for city projects
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s transformation looks to advance with the investment of $40 million toward four key projects. William Studebaker joins This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition to talk about the first fund closed from First Coast Real Estate Partners (FCREP) and the impact on development. The private...
Jarrian Jones gets a training camp surprise: a new pair of socks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jarrian Jones has high energy and performance. The third-round draft pick and standout cornerback from Florida State is hard to miss on the turf at Miller Electric Center. But Jones attributes his skills to more than just his work ethic on the field. Jones said that he gets a bounce in his step and serious energy from his socks.
24-year-old WWII pilot from Jacksonville who crashed in New Guinea identified 79 years later
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Thursday that 24-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Alfred J. Hamwey, killed during World War II, has been accounted for. He was identified May 20 following the recovery of his remains in late 2022. The family of Hamwey recently...
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