Briana Brownlee

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.

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Published: June 18, 2025 at 8:31 AMFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A proposal from the city of Fernandina Beach to implement paid parking in the historic downtown district is getting major pushback from the community. City commissioners are the ones pushing the proposal, but some in the Fernandina community say they are concerned that adding parking meters to downtown will alter the area’s charm. One group that’s been the most vocal is business owners.

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Published: June 16, 2025 at 9:10 AMST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – With e-bike and e-scooter safety a growing concern in St. Johns County, the sheriff’s office said it will be on the lookout to make sure everyone is following the rules correctly. With the number of crashes increasing in the area, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office alerted the community that they are increasing their enforcement of e-bikes and motor scooters.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee

Published: June 11, 2025 at 7:29 AMST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – E-bikes continue to be a hot-button issue, particularly in St. Johns County, where several crashes involving children have left residents questioning the safety of electric bikes. Now, new regulations from the Florida Legislature could make riding an e-bike more restrictive but ultimately safer, local leaders say. Senate Bill 462, which is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature, would go into effect on July 1.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Will Sandidge |Chris Will

Published: June 10, 2025 at 6:09 AMNOCATEE, Fla. – As concerns grow about the safety of electric bikes for young riders, a man who has lived in Nocatee for about a week recounted the shocking moments Monday afternoon when a 15-year-old crashed with an Amazon delivery vehicle right in front of his home. The teen was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after crashing his electric dirt bike around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Rialto and Nocatee Village drives.