Ashley Harding

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Chris Will |Ashley Harding |Aleesia Hatcher

Published: June 19, 2025 at 8:08 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A prayer vigil Thursday morning will honor the lives of Angela Carr, Jerrald Gallion and A.J. Laguerre Jr., nearly two years after the three were killed in a racially-motivated attack at a Dollar General in Jacksonville. A historic marker was unveiled near the store in August to mark one year since the three were killed and to recognize the bravery of a survivor.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Ashley Harding

Published: June 9, 2025 at 6:14 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 41-year-old Jacksonville man who committed one of the city’s most notorious murders when he was 14 years old will have his life sentence reviewed by a judge. Joshua Phillips killed his 8-year-old neighbor, Maddie Clifton, in November 1998 in a case that left Northeast Florida stunned.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ashley Harding |Foad Zabaneh

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Talks about constructing a new Duval County jail are gaining momentum at Jacksonville City Hall. Council members Michael Boylan and Will Lahnen held a public meeting Friday afternoon to discuss the project, which is estimated to cost around $1 billion. RELATED: New $1 billion jail would include building for mental health treatment, separate housing for women, juveniles: documents Members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office were in attendance.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ashley Harding

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center, a beloved facility on the city’s westside, is in need of significant upgrades following several years of deferred maintenance. During a recent city council finance committee meeting, council members highlighted the center’s needs and discussed potential support. The sprawling property on Normandy Boulevard offers a unique experience for visitors and serves as an important community resource.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ashley Harding

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The murder of 8-year-old Maddie Clifton in November 1998 left Northeast Florida stunned. The then 14-year-old Joshua Phillips, Clifton’s neighbor, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole a year later. In 2017, Phillips was resentenced following a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that found mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional. Despite the resentencing, Phillips received another life sentence.