Janny Rodriguez
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
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'It's disturbing and gross': Woman describes fountain at Evergreen Cemetery
Blaine Slagle Jr., a U.S. Army veteran is buried a few feet away from a fountain that used to symbolize hope and bring relief for his daughter. Now, it's a 'disturbing and gross' site, according to the woman. → Read More
Decades-old JEA cooling towers to be imploded Saturday
About 1,500 pounds of dynamite will be used to implode the towers, marking a historical moment in the Jacksonville community. → Read More
'I miss him deeply': Jax native, former NFL player dies while waiting for a heart transplant
Leonard Larramore, who used to play for the Buffalo Bills, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2009 and has been waiting for a transplant since. He never saw a heart, but rather an artificial heart powered by batteries. He died April 25 from an infection. → Read More
'She loved being a mom, she loved working hard': Friends remember Joleen Cummings
The mother of three went missing last month, just shy of her 34th birthday. → Read More
Residents at an assisted living in Orange Park have to pack their bags
First Coast News learned 31 residents at Astoria Assisted living facility will have to find a new home after they found Medicaid will no longer fund their stay. → Read More
Nassau Co. deputies ask FBI to assist in Joleen Cummings investigation
Suspect Kimberly Kessler was living a double life under a fake identity in Florida and going by the name Jennifer Sybert. She was arrested in connection to the missing case of Joleen Cummings. → Read More
Clothes removed from WWII veteran buried nearly 20 years ago
A World War II Army Veteran, who was laid to rest almost 20 years ago, will have to be reburied in a Bartow, Fla. cemetery after someone vandalized, dug up his grave and removed his clothes. → Read More
City documents: Employees surrounding flag citation controversy were suspended without pay
The disciplinary actions against two City of Jacksonville employees have been released following a controversial citation of a local business for its flag placement that led to an argument between a city worker and a military veteran. → Read More
Local mother says son brought home moldy food given by school
Werner said she and her kids are grateful for the free food program called Blessings in a Backpack. The bags are packed and checked by volunteers at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and distributed to students who qualify in St Johns County every two weeks. → Read More
Local mom to host yoga event to fight opioid epidemic
Patricia Cox said her son, Max, overdosed when he was 27 years old. → Read More
Northwest Jacksonville daycare broken into twice in less than 24 hours
A Northwest Jacksonville daycare was broken into twice during a 24-hour span on Thursday. Around 7 p.m., Juzt Kidz Learning Centers was broken into for the second time. Staff told First Coast News that they noticed the building was burglarized overnight. They said the suspect removed cinder blocks, making a hole in the wall, which is how they got inside. The burglar stole a computer worth… → Read More
High wind speed causes skydivers to land off course in Palatka
Police said one of the two skydivers landed on the football field at Beasley Middle School and the other by the Home Depot. → Read More
Thieves stealing car parts for quick cash in St. Johns County
A mysterious thief is stealing car parts from folks in St. Johns County and neighbors told First Coast News they are fed up. The car part that they are stealing: One that you won't notice until your car doesn't start. → Read More
Judge bans parties, weddings at private San Marco estate following complaints
A judge signed a temporary injunction against the Tuscan River Estate, LLC to prevent the San Marco home from being used as an event venue. The injunction comes after several complaints about the noise and traffic in the area. → Read More
U.S. Navy study aims to see if surfing will help counteract PTSD
McCrossin said he struggled with survivor's guilt and he's still coping with his PTSD every day. Over time he found some relief in music and three years ago, he started surfing. → Read More
DCPS teacher suspended over racial slur will no longer work in classrooms
David Swinyar is accused of engaging in inappropriate communication with students including either using the N-word in conversation or using it when referring to a student, a district investigative report says. → Read More
'Can a brother get a heart?': Jax native, former NFL player in need of a heart transplant
Room 245 at the Mayo Clinic has become the Leonard Larramore's home for the past five months. → Read More
How to beat a burglar: Know the 3 spots they look
First Coast News found out the top three hiding spots they always look first to help you prepare. → Read More
Should teachers on the First Coast be armed?
Even with President Donald Trump's support, the idea of arming school teachers is facing resistance. → Read More
Local company hopes to build 'tiny homes' to help homeless veterans
One local company is on a mission to help local homeless veterans off the streets by building them nearly 200-square-foot homes, or "tiny homes." → Read More