St. Johns Country Day headed to baseball title game after another wild, walk-off win
For the second consecutive game, James Gilson delivered the walk-off winner, this one a two-run, two-out double over the centerfielder’s head to give the Spartans dramatic 5-4 win over Northside Christian in the Class 2A state semifinals in Fort Myers on Monday morning.
All-News4JAX girls wrestling: Middleburg’s Cheyenne Cruce rises above pressure to shine
Middleburg star Cheyenne Cruce is now a two-time All-News4JAX girls wrestler of the year. She followed a state championship as a sophomore with another as a junior. She’s only gotten better, with a 32-0 season locking her in as one of the best grapplers in Florida, and, best in an emerging sport.
Family fun at The Clay County Fair
Since 1987, the Clay County Agricultural Fair has been delivering an event to Clay County and Northeast Florida that blends amusement with education within a familial ambiance. Indeed, encapsulating its ethos, the Fair’s vision is succinctly captured in the phrase “A Family A*Fair.” The Fair endeavors to serve as a platform for showcasing Clay County’s agricultural, educational, civic, and commercial endeavors, offering citizens a chance to collaborate and enjoy themselves. Volunteers constitute the backbone of the fair, as their unwavering commitment to contributing their time and skills remains integral to its triumphs.
Jacksonville Sheriff: Arrest of now-former JSO officer a ‘black eye on the agency’
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Thursday addressed the recent arrest of Josue Garriga, a JSO officer who resigned after he was accused in a Clay County sex crime investigation involving a 17-year-old girl he met at church.
17-year-old girl tried to take her own life after mother found out ex-JSO officer was contacting her: warrant
News4JAX is learning more details about the sex crime investigation involving a 17-year-old girl that led to the arrest of a 34-year-old now former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Bond denied for former JSO officer accused in Clay County sex crime investigation involving teen
Bond was denied Thursday morning for the former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer who was arrested in connection to a sex crime investigation involving a teenage girl, one of the incidents allegedly taking place at the victim’s church.
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
I-TEAM: Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developer
Imagine owning a piece of waterfront property near Black Creek for decades and learning it's been sold to a developer without you even knowing it. It's a Middleburg man's reality. His nearly 3-acre plot of land was sold to a Jacksonville developer by a scammer.
Middleburg residents urged to stay inside, avoid Old Jennings Road as deputies respond to a mental health crisis
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents staying near Old Jenning Road to remain inside their homes as deputies are working with an individual having a mental health crisis on Friday night.
Sheriff unveils ‘Clay Watch Registry’ to allow families to share critical information about those prone to wander
On Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is expected to formally unveil the new Clay Watch Registry, which allows families of those who are prone to wandering to easily provide crucial information to law enforcement.
Clay County family sues social dating app Grindr after teenager’s death
A Clay County family has filed a lawsuit against the LGBTQ social networking and dating site Grindr after their underage son's death, raising questions about the responsibility of social media platforms for the mental health and safety of their users. This federal case could potentially set a precedent for other families to hold social media giants accountable. The lawsuit claims that Grindr failed to verify the age of the minor and did not implement adequate safeguards to prevent underage access. The plaintiffs allege that Grindr intentionally allowed underage users to engage in sexual activities with adult users. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the liability of social media platforms in similar situations.
‘Fairytale, storybook ending’: Middleburg basketball team manager shines in his moment on senior night
Middleburg coach Sean Sweeney said the night was difficult to put into words. While the game was never in question — Middleburg won 66-32 — it was an emotional evening that Sweeney said would stick with him forever.
Schools back in session Wednesday after severe storms roll out of Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Several school districts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia announced temporary closures in an abundance of caution for the impending threat of severe weather that was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday.