NYPD rookie who shot and killed man with Jacksonville connections ...
Akai Gurley was planning to drive to Jacksonville to see his mother when he was gunned down Nov. 21, 2014, in a darkened public housing unit stairway in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood. Now the New York City police officer who shot him has been convicted of manslaughter, becoming the first cop convicted in an on-duty death since 2005. People in the New York City courtroom gasped when the verdict against Officer Peter Liang was announced Thursday after 17 hours of jury deliberations. Liang..>> view originalOrlando City extra motivated for preseason friendly against ...
Preseason games for most MLS teams are an exercise in sharpening specific areas.Orlando City’s opener against Eastern Florida State College was about fitness more than anything else. The second preseason game would usually have an objective of showing progress in the area of focus at that’s week’s training. In this case, for example, the Lions have zeroed in the last few days mostly on team shape and defending. Results are usually the lowest priority on the totem pole.Saturday’s friendly agains..>> view originalJacksonville-based Web.com buying Yodle for $342 million
Jacksonville-based Web.com Group Inc. is growing again. The Internet services and online marketing solutions provider has announced an agreement to acquire Yodle, which provides cloud based local marketing solutions. Web.com will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Yodle with $300 million paid at close and $20 million and $22 million paid at the first and second anniversary of the closing date, respectively, according to a Web.com news release. Yodle has approximately 1,400 employees and ..>> view originalKeep Jacksonville Beautiful seeking nominations for annual awards
Nominations are being accepted now for the city’s 11th annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards. The awards showcase people, businesses, organizations and schools that make strides to keep the city clean. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 11, with awards will presented on Friday, April 1, at the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Friend Raiser at City Hall at 117 W. Duval St. Applicants should demonstrate that they made ongoing efforts in beautification, litter prevention or litter cleanu..>> view originalNo one wounded in Jacksonville Applebee's shooting, shooter ...
One of several men who fled an Applebee’s restaurant after gunfire exploded at their table Thursday was arrested on drug, weapons and other charges when Jacksonville police pulled him over on Florida A1A a short time later. John Eric Blanks, 40, of Ponte Vedra Beach was spotted in a car that left the Butler Boulevard restaurant near Interstate 95 after a single shot was fired about 9:30 p.m. No one was wounded by the gunfire. Inside the maroon 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe after the stop, police found a..>> view originalJacksonville Journal: Ohio law firm gives to Ponte Vedra nonprofit
Ohio law firm gives to Ponte Vedra nonprofit The Ponte Vedra Beach-based HEAL Foundation has received $144,958 from an Ohio law firm that distributes unclaimed class action settlement funds to charities. The foundation, which serves individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorders, was one of 12 Florida charities to benefit. The distribution is the result of the cy pres doctrine, which distributes unclaimed class action settlements to charity, rather than giving the money back to ..>> view originalCowboy riding through Jacksonville says he's on mission to end ...
Cowboy riding through Jacksonville says he's on mission to end child hunger Jacob Rodriguez 1:47 PM. EST February 12, 2016 Doc on horseback! (Photo by Jacob Rodriguez/FCN) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While it may be a common sight in many places, seeing a real-life cowboy riding down Main Street in Jacksonville isn't something seen everyday.He goes by Doc Mishler and he's from Montana.He says he hasn't been back there since 2012. He told a small crowd that stopped him, as..>> view originalGardening: Here's a healthy option to give for Valentine's Day
Chocolates or a dozen roses may be the traditional Valentine’s Day gift, but you might consider a gift that doesn’t add to the waistline — plus one that lasts a little longer. What about a houseplant to add a touch of color to the home during the winter chill? Houseplants might be selected for their blooms or could be grown simply for their foliage. In addition to adding color, houseplants can also help clean the air by removing airborne contaminants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, ben..>> view original
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