Downtown Jacksonville’s Development Boom Meets a Property-Tax Debate
Jacksonville's downtown is in the middle of a construction wave, with new housing developments and a University of Florida graduate campus already holding classes. A statewide property-tax measure is also set to appear on November's ballot. Realtors Hear a Bullish Case for Downtown's Future. The summit was held at the...
Blustery Blast to Slam Jacksonville Beaches With 8- to 10-Foot Waves, Rip Current Danger
Jacksonville is heading into a blustery Saturday, with cooler-than-usual temperatures, gusty north winds and a serious warning for anyone planning beach time. The city’s high should reach about 74 degrees before temperatures dip during the afternoon, while coastal waters become increasingly rough. Windy Saturday Sets Up Rough Weekend. Saturday...
Orange Park Mall’s New 2nd & Charles Plots Halloween Bash, $100 Prize
A new 2nd & Charles opened its doors at Orange Park Mall on Thursday, taking over a 21,315-square-foot space near Belk that formerly housed a Books-A-Million store. The pop-culture retailer sells new and used books, music, movies, video games, toys, collectibles and other merchandise, and customers can also bring in eligible items to sell or trade for cash or store credit.
Massive crowds gathered at NAS Jax for historic joint air show, reaching full capacity
Naval Air Station Jacksonville reached capacity Saturday afternoon as the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels set to make history.
Firehouse Subs co-founder and Jacksonville firefighter Chris Sorensen dies at 65
The Jacksonville firefighter helped grow a sandwich shop he opened with his brother in 1994 into a national chain worth $1 billion died this week. Chris Sorensen was 65.
Feds Slam Florida Dealerships: Buyers Paid Thousands More Than Advertised Prices & Added Excess...
A $18,800 listing turned into $23,539 at signing. The FTC says hidden fees, mandatory add-ons, and fake prize mailers trapped buyers who thought they found a deal. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!
Jacksonville woman killed in crash while crossing Atlantic Boulevard, FHP says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A 54-year-old pedestrian was hit by an SUV late Friday night on Atlantic Boulevard in Duval County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened after 11 p.m. near Indian Springs Drive. The pedestrian was walking south across the road toward Indian Springs Drive when the SUV’s front right corner hit her, FHP said.
Clay County Deputies Hunt Orange Park Man Wanted in Strangulation Probation Case
Clay County deputies are asking the public to help track down a 38-year-old Orange Park man accused of violating his probation in a domestic battery by strangulation case. Archie Donovan Damon was named the subject of this week's “Fugitive Friday” search, with investigators describing him as bald, hazel-eyed and someone with a history of violence.
Out-of-state investors are betting on Jacksonville’s housing market
Out-of-state investors are betting on Jacksonville’s housing market. One investor group from Utah wants to buy more than 100 homes here every year starting in 2027.
Feels-Like Temperatures Plunge Into the 40s and 50s With 45 MPH Gusts for Tallahassee,...
FLORIDA — A strong fall cold front is moving through Florida on Saturday, October 17, bringing gusts of 35 to 45 mph. North winds will pull in much cooler air, dropping feels-like temperatures into the 40s and 50s across northern Florida by Sunday morning. The change follows a hot Friday, when feels-like readings topped 100 degrees in South Florida. Areas farther south will feel less of the cooldown and may see rain and storms instead.
