Leah Smith and Stevon Davis choked back emotion, saying they had no idea their friend was brain-dead for days before he passed away Thursday afternoon.

Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters has asked for the FBI’s help as it investigates an incident that left a Duval County Jail inmate with ‘catastrophic injuries.’ On Tuesday, Waters announced the suspension of eight corrections officers and one corrections sergeant for an unspecified incident that happened Monday.

Police said the coach admitted to taping the child during gym period, but claimed he did it one time jokingly, and that he didn’t think it was a big deal.

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said Nave stabbed a woman he knew after asking her for food. He is listed as homeless in the county’s inmate log.

By making biking more popular, officials hope is to cut down on congestion caused by vehicle and foot traffic.

Clay County’s only domestic violence and sexual assault center, Quigley House, reports it’s seeing an increase in reported sexual assault cases.

The beaches have been the main focal point for police after several shootings last year on St. Patrick’s Day. But now, the focus is on unauthorized events that are popping up and being promoted online.

Neighbors at the Mill Creek North Development in Arlington are relieved to hear about new safety improvements on the way.

Councilmember Joe Carlucci told Action News Jax the legislation would address concerns about having combustible fire hazards near large amounts of fuel.

St. Johns County hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new fire station and Sheriff’s Office substation.

New video you’ll see only on Action News Jax shows a Clay County man – who worked inside local public schools - getting arrested.

Two women who have loved ones locked up inside the Bradford County Jail complained to Action News Jax about allegations of black mold, inmates sleeping on the ground, and flooded floors, so we took a look for ourselves.

New video shows the arrest and reaction of a Putnam County daycare director – now behind bars – accused of molesting a child.

“I feel bad for her kids because she has twins, and the twins just lost their dad like a couple of months ago. And now they just lost their mom': The family of Christina Smith spoke to Action News Jax as they struggle to get answers about her death this week.

Neighbors are reacting to the Tuesday arrest of a Clay County husband and wife, who are facing nearly 100 charges for animal cruelty.