Travis Gibson
Executive Reporter
Executive Reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years and helps reporters develop meaningful and impactful community stories.
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State attorney clears Florida officer’s use of force in traffic stop arrest that went viral
Read full article: State attorney clears Florida officer’s use of force in traffic stop arrest that went viralThe State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 16-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., the man whose controversial confrontation with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office that was captured on video during a traffic stop drew national attention, according to a story by our sister station WJXT in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville-area billionaire leads group trying to buy Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7B: report
Read full article: Jacksonville-area billionaire leads group trying to buy Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7B: reportThe CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Jacksonville-based homebuilder, is leading a group attempting to buy the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Delta flight bound for Orlando makes emergency landing in Jacksonville after smoke reported in cockpit
Read full article: Delta flight bound for Orlando makes emergency landing in Jacksonville after smoke reported in cockpitA Delta Airlines flight that departed from Atlanta and was bound for Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Jacksonville after smoke was reported in the cockpit.
‘Monster:’ Florida doctor accused of trading drugs for sexual favors sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking
Read full article: ‘Monster:’ Florida doctor accused of trading drugs for sexual favors sentenced to 12 years for drug traffickingSt. Augustine doctor Scott Hollington, 59, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Helene death toll in Florida rises to 11; more than 400K still without power, DeSantis says
Read full article: Helene death toll in Florida rises to 11; more than 400K still without power, DeSantis saysEleven people died in Florida as Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in the Big Bend region, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tense race for Florida Senate seat in Flagler, Volusia counties attracts former sheriff
Read full article: Tense race for Florida Senate seat in Flagler, Volusia counties attracts former sheriffIn what could be one of this year’s highest-profile legislative primary elections, former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar has opened a campaign account to run for a seat that will be vacated by term-limited Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, according to News 6's partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
Yungeen Ace arrested in Florida after officers find 7 guns, including rifle and Draco, inside SUV
Read full article: Yungeen Ace arrested in Florida after officers find 7 guns, including rifle and Draco, inside SUVA popular Jacksonville rapper was arrested Monday night in Jacksonville Beach and accused of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
‘It destroyed my frigging house:’ Calls flood Florida sheriff’s office after sonic boom causes damage
Read full article: ‘It destroyed my frigging house:’ Calls flood Florida sheriff’s office after sonic boom causes damageThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office got more than a dozen calls on Saturday after a sonic boom caused by low-flying jets shocked residents and caused damage ranging from items falling off walls to broken glass.