Stand Your Ground

Michael Dunn, Stand Your Ground, and a derailed train are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of…

Legal experts expect Michael Dunn will likely be called to stand in his own defense as soon as this afternoon as the trial against him for killing…

The trial of Brevard County man Michael Dunn opened with high emotion and choice words as eyes around the country watched."You're the instant replay,"…

The judge in the Michael Dunn murder trial says a jury could be seated by Wednesday, and the trial itself wrapped up by the end of next week.Judge Russell…

Monday marked the beginning of what will likely be a lengthy and closely-watched murder trial.The search for the 16 jurors who will decide the fate of…

Michael Dunn, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, and Pam Bondi are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories…

The spotlight is shining on Jacksonville this morning as jury selection begins in a high-profile murder trial.Michael Dunn, 47, stands accused of shooting…

In Jacksonville, a murder trial begins Monday that once again will bring up the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law. Michael Dunn, who is white, is charged in the shooting death of Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old black man, in a dispute over loud music outside a convenience store.

A high-profile murder wrapped in racial tension and Stand Your Ground controversy will once again take center stage in Florida. This time that stage is in…

Nikolai Vitti, David Jolly, and Curtis Reeves are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from…