Robert Grant
WOKV News
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Jax Beach residents to vote on proposal for taller buildings
A change in a Jacksonville Beach ordinance could mean more rooftop restaurants. However, it comes at a cost that some locals don’t want: a change in the landscape. → Read More
Developers behind Nocatee, eTown propose 6,000-acre development in Southeast Jacksonville
A 6,000-acre development could be moving into Southeast Jacksonville with thousands of homes and commercial space. → Read More
Florida educators face possible felony for violating new state law
All educators face the possibility of a third degree felony under Florida statute if they violate the law which says they can’t have, “Any book, pamphlet, magazine or printed matter that contains explicit and detailed descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, or sexual conduct that is harmful to minors.” → Read More
Aiden Fucci: Judge denies motions filed by defense team of teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey
The teen accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey appeared in court on Tuesday. → Read More
‘Everything went black’: local woman testifies after getting shot, sister murdered
Day one started in the trial of a Jacksonville man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and shooting her sister in the face. Lisa Rucker survived to give her testimony Tuesday. → Read More
2 jurors excused for sickness in trial of Jacksonville man accused of killing ex-girlfriend
A Jacksonville murder trial pushed back 13 different times faces delays yet again. → Read More
JSO & FBI monitor anti-Semitic messages, no criminal investigation
Anti-Semitic messages seen across downtown Jacksonville Saturday night created a wave of statements from local leaders and organizations condemning the message. → Read More
Duval County early voting kicks off Monday, what you need to know
We’re nearly two weeks away from Election Day in the Florida midterm election, but voters in Duval can cast their ballot early starting Monday. → Read More
‘A huge disruption’: Expert explains impact of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office system outage
The City of Jacksonville said all systems are back up and running after a cyber-attack at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Rate at which JSO solves murders hits 6-year low
Action News Jax dug through JSO’s transparency page which shows detectives have solved approximately 29% of cases. → Read More
Fireworks draw eyes to the sky downtown, police keep eyes out for danger
JSO had several officers with eyes on the lookout for danger after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade outside Chicago sparked concerns. → Read More
Council votes down resolution to remove Confederate monuments
City Council voted 13 to 6 against a resolution to remove all Confederate statues in Jacksonville, including the Daughters of the Confederacy monument in Springfield and the pillar left at James Weldon Johnson Park. → Read More
VIDEO: Mother’s Day brawl at Lonnie Miller Park gains attention of state representative
A cellphone video appears to show a Mother’s Day fight breaking out at Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville. Now state Rep. Angie Nixon is getting involved to help fix a larger concern about safety. → Read More
Is it cheaper to get gas in Georgia? We hit the road from Jacksonville to find out
The average price of gas in Duval County surged to $4.25 according to AAA Tuesday, creating a pinch at the pump. → Read More
Dead shark found hanging at Ponte Vedra High School
A dead shark was found hanging in an outdoor hallway at Ponte Vedra High School on Thursday morning and up to five of the school’s students were involved in the incident, St. Johns County School District officials have confirmed. → Read More
Jacksonville’s top 5 worst panhandling intersections; council member steps in
The difficult economic times are driving up panhandling numbers on Jacksonville streets according to experts. Even city council members are noticing. → Read More
‘They’re good people’: Neighbors speak out about elderly couple held captive in Clay home for 2 days
Neighbors are looking for answers about a crime they said took place in an otherwise quiet area. → Read More
Police pursuit ends after suspect crashes through Mandarin front yard
A police pursuit in Mandarin ended in a neighbor’s front yard after the suspect’s SUV crashed through a steel fence. → Read More
Clay County considers keeping recycling drop-off sites, other options to fix trash trouble
Recycling drop-off sites in Jacksonville closed Thursday night for good as the city prepares to bring back curbside services next week. But Clay County could keep the drop-off sites for a couple more years. → Read More
‘Tragedy that could’ve been avoided,’ says pregnant Jacksonville murder suspect’s fiancé
A pregnant Jacksonville woman is behind bars in New Jersey, accused of murdering her 21-year-old sister. → Read More