Joe Daraskevich, Florida Times-Union

Joe Daraskevich

Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville, FL, United States

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Past articles by Joe:

Putnam Sheriff's Office: Man wanted in woman's death is found in Jacksonville

Authorities arrested a man Monday in Jacksonville after a 37-year-old woman was found stabbed to death the day before in front of her home in Interlachen → Read More

Family of Jacksonville Landing shooting victim says void will never be filled

The police tape around the Jacksonville Landing came down on Monday, and people stained by the mass shooting there described what they saw, counted their → Read More

Three dead, including shooter, in mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing

The shooting was connected to a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament → Read More

3 dead, including suspect, in mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing

A 24-year-old Maryland man opened fire Sunday in the middle of a video game tournament at Jacksonville's waterfront mall, killing two people, injuring 11 → Read More

Korean War veterans receive medals from ambassador

“The Korean people will never forget the help and friendship you showed to us,” the ambassador said during the ceremony. → Read More

Korean War veterans receive medals from ambassador

STARKE — A Monday ceremony at Camp Blanding wasn't the first at which 85-year-old Ken Sassaman was honored for his service in the Korean War. But, he said, this one was special because of the person who recognized him.Cho Yoon-Je, South Korea's ambassador to the United States, shook the hands and thanked the 30 or so Korean War veterans as they approached a podium in blazing heat. He then placed… → Read More

Korean War veterans receive medals from ambassador

STARKE — A Monday ceremony at Camp Blanding wasn't the first at which 85-year-old Ken Sassaman was honored for his service in the Korean War. But, he said, this one was special because of the person who recognized him.Cho Yoon-Je, South Korea's ambassador to the United States, shook hands and thanked the 30 or so Korean War veterans as they approached a podium in blazing heat. He then placed… → Read More

St. Johns school district maintenance worker arrested on child-molestation charge

A 34-year-old maintenance employee with the St. Johns County school district is facing a child-molestation charge after he was arrested Friday, according → Read More

VFW post in Jacksonville set to celebrate 89th anniversary

The Veterans of Foreign War Post 1689 in Jacksonville is hosting a celebration Saturday in honor of its 89th anniversary.Guest speakers are scheduled to → Read More

Relaxed rules mean fans can feel free to use phones at The Players

Pete Maurer took dozens of photos for people with their cell phones Wednesday as Tiger Woods putted on the 17th green during a practice round at The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.As a marshal for the last 10 years who’s worked 76 golf tournaments, he’s seen the cell phone policies change quite a bit in professional golf.“A huge part of the job was to tell people to put away their cell… → Read More

Plenty of additions this year at The Players Championship

Nothing at The Players Championship outshines the atmosphere surrounding the 17th hole, with its island green, stadium setting and plentiful drama.But → Read More

American Legion post in Jacksonville looks to rebuild after building set ablaze

Before they got to the front door, members who stopped by Monday to assess the damage could smell its charred contents of American Legion Post 9.Inside, → Read More

One story ends, another begins: John McCain's homecoming 45 years ago in Jacksonville

Forty-five years ago Sunday, John McCain woke up in Jacksonville to start the rest of his life. He was not quite home, but in a hospital. Just the night → Read More

Tribute to Jacksonville's fallen female veterans kicks off week of recognition

A group of female veterans gathered Sunday at the Duval County Veterans Memorial Wall to pay their respects to women from Jacksonville who died while serving the country.It was an event to kick off the 2018 Women Veterans Week of Recognition where gatherings will take place each day.Of the hundreds of names etched on the wall, seven of them are women.Sunday afternoon, they were honored,… → Read More

FSU dedicates bronze helmet at tennis courts named for Michael Scott Speicher

Athletes and fans attending tennis matches at Florida State University will now have a tangible reminder of Michael Scott Speicher when they pass by a → Read More

Female student at JU earns submarine officer post

JACKSONVILLE — Misha Chalkley doesn't think about the fact that when she graduates from Jacksonville University in April she will be the first woman from the school's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps to earn a post as a submarine warfare officer.She thinks about her future and the people she will lead within the close submarine community, but she doesn't think about her gender at all.The… → Read More

Female student at JU earns submarine officer post

JACKSONVILLE — Misha Chalkley doesn't think about the fact that when she graduates from Jacksonville University in April she will be the first woman from the school's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps to earn a post as a submarine warfare officer.She thinks about her future and the people she will lead within the close submarine community, but she doesn't think about her gender at all.The… → Read More

2 sailors found dead 4 days apart at same home near Georgia base after apparent drug overdoses

Kings Bay Naval Base, Ga. - The deaths of two sailors assigned to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base — found four days apart, but in the same off-base home — are under investigation after what authorities are calling separate drug overdoses. → Read More

Agencies see urgent needs for homeless female vets; paperwork bogs down the process

At first it was comfortable living out of a Chevy Equinox. → Read More

PTSD peer group on Jacksonville’s Westside helps young veterans with life’s problems

The members of the Warriors Peer Group on Jacksonville’s Westside are trying to live normal lives after returning home from combat. → Read More