Jacksonville councilman says severe mold has him out of his City Hall office as...
Wednesday night, a Jacksonville City Council member says he’s out of an office due to severe mold issues.
Man killed in deputy-involved shooting is believed to have killed his father, Nassau sheriff...
A man killed after he shot at deputies early Thursday morning is believed to have killed his father beforehand, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said.
Mystery Manufacturer Eyes 220,000-Square-Foot Plant at North Jacksonville’s Eastport Exchange
A still-unnamed manufacturer wants to build a 220,000-square-foot production plant on 49.59 acres at Eastport Exchange in North Jacksonville, and the city is now reviewing the civil engineering plans that would make it happen. The project, dubbed Project Keystone, would become the industrial park's largest manufacturer if it moves forward.
Venezuelan Bakery Andinos Files Plans for Sit-Down Spot on Beach Blvd
A state food-service plan-review filing puts Andinos Bakery Corp’s proposed Jacksonville location at 11757 Beach Blvd., Suite 3. The filing identifies the premises as a seating establishment, pointing to a planned space where customers could sit down rather than only pick up orders. According to WhatNow, Andinos Bakery is...
Gaffney Jr. blames ‘computer malfunction’ for Gateway Jax/Publix non-vote; Council says no issues
Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. tells Action News Jax’s Ben Becker a “computer malfunction” caused his vote on the controversial Gateway Jax incentive package not to register initially Tuesday night. But City Council officials say there were no indications of any problems with the voting system.
JTA’s former CEO’s $219K travel expenses draw investigators’ attention
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expensive hotel stays, costly airline tickets and thousands of dollars in travel expenses — all billed during the tenure of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s former CEO Nat Ford — are now in the hands of investigators. Three separate investigations into JTA’s finances are currently...
Circa 26 Steakhouse Plans December Opening in Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach is getting a new steakhouse this December, with restaurant owners Tom and Jenne Corsano preparing to bring Circa 26 to 1067 Beach Blvd., featuring a dinner-focused menu built around house-cut steaks and Florida-sourced beef. The couple, who previously operated Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants in Northeast Florida, are renovating...
Venezuelan Artisan Bakery Andinos Bakery Preparing to Open in Jacksonville
A new bakery is in the works along Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville. Andinos Bakery Corp has filed plans for a location at 11757 Beach Blvd., Suite 3, where the business is preparing to bring its Venezuelan-inspired baked goods to a physical storefront. Andinos Bakery describes itself as a Venezuelan artisan...
Former prosecutor weighs in on newly unsealed court records revealing 3 more men tied...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Newly unsealed federal court documents reveal three additional men connected to Jacksonville’s alleged “Slime” gang pleaded guilty weeks before prosecutors publicly announced a sweeping indictment against 13 other people in August. Jermaine James, Marquise Felton and Derrick Jerome Brown were not among the...
Orange Park’s New Akino Japanese Cuisine Puts a Made-to-Order Spin on All-You-Can-Eat
A new restaurant on Wells Road is rethinking what all-you-can-eat Japanese food looks like in Orange Park. Akino Japanese Cuisine, located at 1754 Wells Road, has opened its doors with a menu built around sushi, hibachi and made-to-order dishes delivered straight to the table rather than piled onto a buffet line.
