Nicholas Brooks

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

A domestic disturbance call turned deadly Sunday morning after a chaotic encounter between police and a man identified as 39-year-old Michael Wright. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, patrol officers were dispatched shortly before 11 a.m. to Normandy Boulevard to assist a woman trying to leave an abusive relationship. Authorities said Wright had been acting erratically in the days leading up to the incident.

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A persistent foul odor coming from a facility that processes human waste in St. Johns County has caused outcry from nearby neighbors — and now, the company behind the operation is responding. The Indianhead Biomass facility, located near Morgan’s Cove on County Road 214, has been under scrutiny from neighbors who say it’s producing an unbearable smell, especially during operational hours. “We want to have clean air here.

2 weeks ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

A local financial group said more people in Northeast Florida are falling into debt after borrowing money to pay for groceries. Financial advisors told Action News Jax some people are adding 20% to their debt load through a buy now, pay later loan program. When you think of layaway, you pay first and get the item later. But what if you could get groceries now and pay later? That’s exactly what “Buy Now, Pay Later” does.

2 weeks ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — For years, people living near County Road 214 in St. Johns County have endured persistent foul odors from a nearby facility—an issue residents say has only worsened over time. Action News Jax first told you about the fumes in December, described by residents as “toxic,” with some claiming the smell not only overwhelms their senses, but also causes physical discomfort. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<“It is absolutely unbearable,” said Sid, a homeowner in the area.

2 weeks ago | actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks

Two proposed bills in the Florida legislature threaten to eliminate local tourism funding, putting local service-related jobs at risk. In Putnam County, tourism officials told Action News Jax the bills could be detrimental to a county working to become a destination spot. Putnam County isn’t a typical tourist hub, but events like the Blue Crab Festival and the Bassmasters Elite tournament—which drew 18,000 visitors in February—have helped boost its appeal.