‘You have to earn it’: Operation New Uniform graduates ready to enter civilian careers...
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Twenty-three military veterans graduated from Operation New Uniform’s career readiness program Friday at Florida Blue’s Deerwood Campus in Jacksonville, marking the organization’s 78th graduating class. The program equips veterans, service members and military spouses with classes and networking ev
Duval, St. Johns County schools close budget gaps before new school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two Northeast Florida school districts that were staring down significant budget shortfalls say they have balanced their books before the first day of school. Duval County Schools was on track to fall $100 million short. St. Johns County Schools ended last year $23 million in the...
Blue Zones Project to host restaurant and food‑truck summit series in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Blue Zones Project Jacksonville and Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business will host a series of Restaurant & Food Truck Summits this fall to help local restaurant owners and food‑truck operators learn how to become Blue Zones Approved and find incentives and community partners to support long‑te
Florida sheriff’s office releases body cam to ‘counter misinformation’ in arrest of teen: deputies
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released body camera video of a chase involving two teenagers, hoping to "counter misinformation" circulating on social media.
JSO reacts to Flock camera critics: There are strict rules – and license-plate readers...
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to critics of the growing use of license-plate reading cameras in Jacksonville in a post on Facebook on Friday. “We hear you,” the post began. “We’re hear to break down the misinformation.”
Fierce Friday Storms Put Jacksonville Beaches on Rip-Current Red Alert
Jacksonville is starting Friday warm and muggy near 78 degrees, but the weather will turn noticeably rougher as showers and thunderstorms build through the day. The forecast calls for a high near 89, a heat index close to 100, and the potential for heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Showers...
Man found guilty in suspected dog-fighting operation where 9-foot alligator was found
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County jury has found a man guilty of animal fighting and drug charges, according to the office of State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Illegal Killing, Possessing, or Capturing of Alligators or Crocodilia or Eggs. Three counts of Fighting or Baiting Animals. Nine counts of Animal...
‘Lucky to be alive’: Dog abandoned outside Jacksonville veterinary clinic survives after more than...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Staff at Arlington Animal Clinic said a dog abandoned outside their building survived nearly 36 hours tied to a pipe in the Florida heat, and they’re now hoping the people responsible are identified and held accountable. Security camera footage captured a couple arriving at the...
Friday’s forecast brings more rain, stormy weather to Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Strong to severe thunderstorms will bring more widespread rain today, starting at the coast and moving inland. High temperatures will reach the lower 90s inland, upper 80s at the beaches. The biggest chances of coverage remain in Northeast Florida, with lower rain chances in Southeast Georgia.
Duval County Jury Convicts Jacksonville Cocaine Dealer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County jury has found a Jacksonville man guilty of selling cocaine to undercover detectives during a narcotics investigation earlier this year, according to State Attorney Melissa Nelson. William Scott Lindsey was convicted of sale or delivery of cocaine following a jury trial. He now faces

















