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Meet Donna Deegan, Jacksonville mayoral candidate

First Coast News is sitting down with the candidates aiming to lead the city of Jacksonville. In the coming days, you'll hear from...

Alex Murdaugh convicted Thursday of fatally shooting his wife and son

Alex Murdaugh was convicted Thursday of gunning down his wife and son after a panel of 12 jurors spent less than three hours...

Woman arrested after Jacksonville toddler dies from fentanyl

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a 20-month-old little girl, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's...

Alex Murdaugh’s defense lawyer says agents ‘failed miserably’ in murder investigation

WALTERBORO, S.C. – Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyer Jim Griffin told jurors Thursday in summations that investigators "failed miserably" in their probe and accused...

I-95 lanes closed near SR-9B while officials respond to crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update 7:00 a.m.: Two lanes on I-95 NB have reopened but you can still expect delays - Please use caution.  ...

Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger’s public defender says she never met victim Xana Kernodle’s mother

Newly unsealed court documents reveal Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's public defender told a judge she had no conflict of interest that would...

SJSO: One dead after crash involving 3 cars in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead after a crash in St. Johns County involving three vehicles, according to the St....

Driver trapped under downed utility wires near Boston

Seven utility poles along a suburban Boston street toppled into the road on Wednesday morning, trapping one driver, police said.Police received more than...

Child rapists in Florida could face death penalty if bill passes

The bill would allow people convicted of raping children to be executed on a non-unanimous jury vote of 8-4. ...

Alex Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle Wednesday to tour the murder scene

FARO Crime Scene Recreation Alex Murdaugh A video from 3D imagine company FARO depicts a visual representation of dog kennels on...