Georgetown, SC native serving with Expeditionary Medical Facility in Jacksonville recognized as Junior Officer...
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. j.g. Matthew Owens, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, was recently selected as Junior Officer of the Year for 2025 while serving with Expeditionary Medical Facility 150 Mike (EMF-M) in Jacksonville, Florida. Junior Officer of the Year recognizes high-performing junior officers who...
Missing Florida Man Found Alive After Days Stuck In Mud At Sand Plant
A missing Florida man was found alive Wednesday after after being stuck in mud at a sand plant for several days without food or water, officials said. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said 36-year-old Andrew Giddens of Jacksonville was officially reported missing after his vehicle was found abandoned near the...
The Block Jax: Grand Opening
With Jacksonville’s constant growth and development, it’s no surprise that a new event space is in the works. If you’ve recently driven down Gate Parkway, north of IKEA, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen a large and colorful facility. The Block Jax, a family-oriented destination, full of fun, entertainment,...
The Huguenot wine bar set for a summer opening on Hendricks Avenue
The Huguenot – Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Bar is planning a summer 2026 opening at 1037 Hendricks Ave. in the former Reddi-Arts building, according to a news release. Owner Chad Munsey brings years of wine and restaurant experience into this new project. Chad Munsey is a longtime area restaurateur and was the...
Why Jacksonville Locals Won’t Stop Talking About This Riverside Burger Lab
Most burger spots stick to basic builds. Carolina Jax on Oak Street turned Jacksonville into a smash burger laboratory, blending Carolina flavors with Florida heat in ways nobody saw coming. This former food truck now slings onion-smashed patties, pulled pork stacks, and loaded fries from a cozy Riverside counter...
SUV flips over in major crash on Blanding Boulevard
A rollover crash shut down all lanes on Blanding Boulevard at 103rd Street on Saturday morning.
Bubble Waffle Wave Hits Jacksonville Beach With Aloha Waffle Bar No. 2
Bubble waffles have officially hit the Beaches. Aloha Waffle Bar has opened a second Jacksonville location in Jacksonville Beach, serving customers at 1500 Beach Blvd in the Beaches Town Center. The family-run cafe, known for Hong Kong-style bubble waffles, house-roasted Kona coffee and boba tea, is growing after...
Jacksonville Beach police on alert for possible ‘takeover’ parties at vacation rentals
Jacksonville Beach police are asking residents to be on the lookout for large house parties in short-term rental homes that could turn into takeover events this weekend. While a beach takeover event was posted on social media after last Saturday’s shooting following a separate take over event, it has since been...
SR 9B Fender-Bender Turns Tragic In Jacksonville’s Bayard Community
What started as a routine information swap after a minor crash on State Road 9B turned deadly Thursday night in Jacksonville’s Bayard community. A 38-year-old woman was killed and a 35-year-old man was critically injured when a sedan hit them as they stood in the paved inside emergency lane, according to the Florida...
Florida’s Best Fish & Chips: 10 Places You’ll Want to Visit Over and Over...
Florida doesn’t just do seafood well—it does “crunchy-on-the-outside, steamy-and-flaky-in-the-middle” ridiculously well. And when fish and chips is done right, it’s the ultimate no-fuss meal: hot basket, cold drink, one bite that tells you immediately if the kitchen knows what it’s doing. The best spots...
