72-year-old woman attempting to cross Arlington Expressway through gap in fence hit, killed: FHP
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 72-year-old woman trying to cross the Arlington Expressway early Christmas morning was hit and killed near North Arlington Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said that just after 12:30 a.m., the woman slipped through a gap in the fencing that separates the divided expressway...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two injured after crash closes I-10 West in Baldwin
A crash early Saturday morning shut down the I-10 West off-ramp to US-301 South at Exit 343 in Baldwin.
Woman shot in the hand after altercation with group of women
A young woman is recovering from a gunshot wound after police say a fight got out of hand.
$22K Christmas Eve Fantasy 5 ticket sold at Jacksonville Publix
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Someone in Jacksonville may be having a merrier Christmas than usual this year. The Florida Lottery announced that a Fantasy 5 ticket worth $22,463 was purchased in Jacksonville, hitting big during the midday drawing on Christmas Eve. The self-pick ticket was sold at the Harbour Place...
Frenchie pup stranded on small island rescued by deputies and local fishermen
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a video and details of the heartwarming rescue of a French bulldog who somehow found himself in “deep” water when her found himself stranded on a small island in Florida along the Ribault River. It had been a few weeks ago when...
Kwanzaa event in Arlington celebrates unity
Neighbors and families are invited to join together for a special Kwanzaa event this Friday evening at Cesery Boulevard.
Number of Duval County schools targeted as Schools of Hope down to 2: Jax...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Months after saying it was planning to open charters inside 25 existing Duval County public schools under the “Schools of Hope” law, Miami-based Mater Academy withdrew 23 of those letters of intent this month, according to a report from our news partner, Jacksonville Today.
Opening at The Block Jax: Slingin’ Wieners
“Slingin’ Wieners is coming to The Block and this menu lineup is looking HOT,” says a Facebook post published on Christmas Eve by the Block Jax, the upcoming and long-awaited entertainment venue in the works at 7520 Quarter Mill Dr in Jacksonville. Only two days before, What Now...
Local restaurant prepares for Gator Bowl, eyes changes ahead with stadium construction
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl brings thousands of fans to downtown Jacksonville and a usually a boost for local businesses.
Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Christmas is often thought of as a magical holiday, and there is nothing more magical than the birth of a child on Christmas Day. Baptist Health officials reported that nearly 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several Baptist Health locations across Northeast Florida. Baby...
