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Former Jaguars player arrested again, accused of assault with a deadly weapon

Former Jaguars player arrested again, accused of assault with a deadly weapon

A former Jaguars linebacker is back in jail just one year after finishing probation in Jacksonville. Telvin Smith had previously been arrested in 2020 for allegedly having sex with a minor.

July 04, 2025 at 2:54 pm EDT

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue stressing importance of beach safety amid 4th of July crowds

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue stressing importance of beach safety amid 4th of July crowds

July 04, 2025 at 12:52 pm EDT

Jax Beach officials caution beachgoers about water conditions

Jax Beach officials caution beachgoers about water conditions

July 04, 2025 at 12:51 pm EDT

Sheriff: Woman arrested after telling granddaughter to ‘swim back for help’ during jet ski incident

Sheriff: Woman arrested after telling granddaughter to ‘swim back for help’ during jet ski incident

July 04, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT

Florida lawmakers denied entry to inspect 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility

Florida lawmakers denied entry to inspect 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility

July 04, 2025 at 8:03 am EDT

Here's what's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Here's what's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

July 04, 2025 at 7:56 am EDT

Popular Los Angeles-based burger chain opening in Jacksonville

Popular Los Angeles-based burger chain opening in Jacksonville

July 04, 2025 at 7:50 am EDT

Five Nassau County deputies accused of theft, misconduct in 'double-dipping' case

Five Nassau County deputies accused of theft, misconduct in 'double-dipping' case

July 04, 2025 at 7:46 am EDT

Two teenage girls shot during argument with man in north Jacksonville

Two teenage girls shot during argument with man in north Jacksonville

July 04, 2025 at 6:58 am EDT

Two teenage girls shot in Jacksonville

Two teenage girls shot in Jacksonville

July 04, 2025 at 6:53 am EDT

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Less rain, rough beach weather as we track the tropics

Jacksonville Beach Police prepare for large crowds for the 4th of July weekend

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida say federal funding freeze could hurt critical services

Shaq’s Big Chicken Lake City location closes, now up for auction

Scam alert: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers posing as deputies

Georgia’s first sea turtle nest of the season hatches on Jekyll Island

Georgia's first sea turtle hatchings of the season

Jacksonville Sharks use bye week to get healthy | Shark Bites

Shark Bites 7/4/2025

Three months on, questions remain in Charles Faggart’s death

Dos and Don'ts of 911 usage on the 4th of July

Charles Faggart's ex-girlfriend speaks about the day he was arrested

Who will pay for Florida's new immigration facilities?

Super Speeders: Ride-along with Jacksonville police shows prevalence of aggressive driving

Super Speeders: Ride-along with Jacksonville police shows prevalence of aggressive driving

St. Augustine testing new crowd control measures at fireworks show

Documents detail upgrades needed before Camp Blanding ICE detention center can open

Jacksonville Beach police prepare for strict enforcement on the 4th of July

St. Johns River Ferry collision at Mayport Landing caused by human error: JTA

New ICE detention centers: Requirements for Camp Blanding and why it’s unclear who will pay

Woman accused of using bug foggers to evict family faces assault, child abuse charges

Multiple fatalities confirmed after flooding in central Texas

Top dog again: Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest

Florida couple uncovers 3.36-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

This spud’s for you: Michigan woman, 114, attributes long life to potatoes