JFRD commemorates 140 years of service at historic Fire Station 2
Mayor Donna Deegan presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Percy Golden II on Thursday, July 16, at Fire Station 2 in Jacksonville.
Sissy Dogs Opening with Hot Dogs, Sausages, and More
A new mobile food brand is preparing to launch in Jacksonville! Called Sissy Dogs, it’s hitting the road with hot dogs, sausages, and more. Sissy Dogs is currently going through the permitting process, Terrie, the owner of Sissy Dogs, told What Now on Friday. “We’re going to do hot...
Inmate dies in custody during hospital stay, JSO investigating
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced its Cold Case Unit is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who died at a local hospital Friday.
JSO: Man shot in leg during domestic dispute in Jacksonville
A man was shot in the leg Friday afternoon during a domestic dispute, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Tracking storms, Locally heavy rain possible along I-75 this weekend
The Atlantic sea breeze is pushing isolated showers and thunderstorms inland. Update: Strong to isolated severe storms will continue along our southern zones, in Alachua and Putnam counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alachua and Putnam counties will expire at 4:45 p.m. Expect gusty, possibly damaging wind, ligh
Late catch pays off for Team Marine Specialties in Greater Jax Kingfish tourney
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The last bite of the day turned into the biggest of Donnie Sikorski’s life. The captain of the Team Marine Specialties boat out of Ormond Beach, nabbed a 52.72-pound winner to take the top spot in the 46th annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament on Friday afternoon.
Sale of $20 million Ponte Vedra Beach home benefits brain cancer research
A Ponte Vedra Beach home donated to The Sontag Foundation Inc. to raise money for brain cancer research sold July 13 for $20 million, according to St. Johns County property records. The Sontag Foundation, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, sold the home at 1185 and 1187 Ponte Vedra Blvd. to...
Oceanfront home in Ponte Vedra Beach sells for $10.25 million
An oceanfront home in Ponte Vedra Beach sold July 10 for $10.25 million. The home at 571 Ponte Vedra Blvd. was built in 2006 and has four bedrooms and five baths. Through Akoumia LLC, Nickolas Stam and Alixe Stamatogiannakis of Jacksonville Beach sold the property to David and Regina LaMonte of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Florida posts nation’s worst foreclosure rate in first half of 2026; Jacksonville among worst‑hit...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida posted the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in the first half of 2026, with 27,494 properties recording foreclosure filings, ATTOM, a real estate analytics organization, said. The increase underscores a broader shift in the foreclosure landscape, ATTOM said: foreclosure starts have climbed
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department sends team to Texas to help with historic floods
Texas is experiencing a major flooding disaster that meteorologists say could set new records.
