Blackwater’s Regency Square purchase totals almost 90 acres
The Nexus at Regency, formerly known as but still referred to Regency Square Mall, is firming up in size and scope of what could be coming to the 58-year-old shopping center’s prominent space in Arlington. All told, Lake City-based Blackwater Development LLC bought 960,162 square feet of commercial space...
First Alert Weather: Warm & dry weather dominates
The Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team is tracking a quiet, mild weather pattern. The lack of rain could be a cause for concern.
Baptist Health adds third helicopter to Life Flight fleet
Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s hospital, in collaboration with Air Methods, have added a third helicopter to its Life Flight fleet, according to an April 15 news release. The helicopters are used to transport patients to other medical facilities or to bring emergency medical personnel to those in need.
FreezPak Logistics Announces Southeast Expansion
FreezPak Logistics opened its new facility in Jacksonville, Florida. This Southeast expansion represents a significant step in FreezPak’s strategic mission to establish a fully connected, nationwide network of cold storage facilities. The Jacksonville facility spans 272,000 square feet and has the capacity to hold...
Jacksonville Celebrates New Playground Opening with Easter Fun and Literacy Boost at Friendship Fountain...
Jacksonville's Friendship Fountain area just leveled up with the addition of a new playground, and it's bringing a lot more than just swings and slides to the community. The City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government announced the grand opening of the facility, coinciding with JaxParks' Eggstravaganza Easter...
Two-year-old fatally shot on Jacksonville’s Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A two-year-old was shot on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday at 5800 Calvary Drive. Detectives say it appears the child found the gun and accidentally shot himself. The child was transported to a...
‘Our final dream’: Jacksonville’s only cat cafe closing down, reopening as clinic
The Caffeinated Cat pounced onto the scene as an offshoot of a local non-profit, Mayport Cats, which has operated for nearly two decades.
Watch: Florida barefoot gator wrangler stops Easter dinner to ward off unwanted guest
Florida barefoot alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, aka "The Blue Collar Brawler," struck again after he recently helped a Jacksonville woman who spotted a large alligator in her yard. Dragich said he responded to the call without his equipment, because he came directly from an Easter dinner. Thankfully, Dragich was...
Rebuild Florida contractor accused of fraud, improper installation at licensing board hearing
TAMPA, Fla. — His company received millions of dollars of taxpayer money to help hurricane victims replace or rebuild their homes. DSW Homes owner Paul Judson faced allegations of fraud and improper installation at a Hillsborough County Licensing Board hearing. A homeowner says DSW left his home filled with...
Sonic boom advisory for Falcon 9 launch of CRS-32 and Bandwagon-3 from Florida on...
SpaceX is excited to aim for Monday, April 21, for the Falcon 9 launches of the CRS-32 and Bandwagon-3 missions from sunny Florida.