Gretchen Kernbach
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Florida Department of Health issues rabies alert in Duval County
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued a rabies alert for the Wesconnett area of Jacksonville. → Read More
Couple arrested for child neglect after baby overdoses on fentanyl
A local grandmother is fighting for custody of three children after one of them overdosed on fentanyl. → Read More
Police can ticket you for loud music starting July 1
According to the statute, which was reintroduced through the “pop-up party” bill, police can ticket drivers playing their music too loudly if the sound coming from a motor vehicle and plainly audible from 25 feet or more, or louder than necessary for convenient hearing in areas with churches, schools, or hospitals. → Read More
Family sues CDA Technical Institute and instructor after school graduate drowns while scuba diving
“My son should be here. He should be here, and he’s not." → Read More
INVESTIGATES: Accidental death of Jose Lara raises questions about septic tank regulations
Licensed septic tank contractor Thomas Wall told Action News Jax the responsibility ultimately falls on the homeowner. “It’s dangerous. We find it all the time,” he said. “They say ‘well I’ll fix it later.’ And then they never fix it later.” → Read More
‘It’s horrible’: Missing Crescent City child found inside septic tank
A near 24-hour search for missing one-and-half-year-old Jose Lara ended in heartbreak Monday afternoon. → Read More
Truck crashes into Southside church, members thankful no one was inside
One local church has been forced out of its building after a truck crashed through the front door → Read More
‘Somebody out there knows something’: widow reaches out for help in husband’s murder case
“He truly was the best dad. He always thought of how can I make memories with my kids." → Read More
Jacksonville pays $60K to two local strip clubs in lawsuit settlement over ‘costume violations’
This month the City of Jacksonville agreed to pay a $60,000 settlement to Wacko’s and Emperor’s Gentlemen’s Clubs. → Read More
New Confederate monument removal legislation to be proposed to city council on Tuesday
The fight to remove to keep the long-standing Confederate monument in Springfield Park sees another day. → Read More
Police: Missing 11-year-old Jacksonville boy found safe after nearly 24 hours
A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for a Jacksonville boy police said was last seen Monday afternoon. → Read More
Violent weekend leaves four dead in five Jacksonville shootings
Homicide investigators still have a lot of work ahead of them after a violent weekend in Jacksonville. → Read More
Jacksonville ranks as one of the top metro areas for job growth, according to report
It’s no secret the City of Jacksonville and Duval County as a whole are booming. → Read More
Body of missing teen found in St. Johns River after 17.5 hour search
They say the teen was with two other people on the St. Johns River when their canoe overturned. → Read More
Odor sensors installed on the westside to help detect where foul smelling chemicals are coming from
The sensors have three detection units inside that measure hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and volatile organic carbons. → Read More
11-year-old Vito Johnson on the mend after hit-and-run crash
The 11-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run just this month is finally awake. → Read More
Local restaurant promises plenty of chicken wings despite challenges
You may have noticed your annual Super Bowl party cost more this year. → Read More
St. Johns County schools add 120 portable classrooms, plan to change northern county school zones
It’s not your typical classroom, but for now it’s going to have to work for St. Johns County students. → Read More
Clay County launches SaferWatch app for school staff and community members
A new smartphone app is connecting the Clay County community with local law enforcement in real-time. → Read More
JFRD: House lost after fire in Brentwood neighborhood
A person is without a home after an early morning fire on Sunday, which took fire crews six hours to put out. → Read More