Two Former Jacksonville Officers Arrested on Charges Including Battery and Theft
In a pair of separate incidents, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has reported the arrests of two former law enforcement officers, with charges including battery and theft. The former corrections officer, 25-year-old Taaron Clayton, was arrested on December 30 by the JSO's Integrity Unit for allegedly exposing...
Shoppers at Aldi’s 2 Florida grand openings Thursday could win $500 gift cards
Fresh off launching more than 60 new and converted stores in Florida in 2025, no-frills discount grocery chain Aldi is opening two more on Thursday, Jan. 9, and another two a couple of weeks later. The new stores this week will be in Chiefland and Port Orange . Stores in Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville open...
Is Jacksonville, Florida a Good Place to Live? A Practical Guide for Newcomers
Jacksonville, Florida, has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade. As more people search for affordable coastal cities with rich culture and job opportunities, Jacksonville often emerges as an attractive choice. But is Jacksonville a good place to live for you?. This guide explores the lifestyle, cost of...
8 Leafy Greens Jacksonville Florida Residents Can Still Plant This Month
While much of the country is winding down, Jacksonville gardeners still have time to grow fresh food. Florida’s mild winters create a sweet spot for leafy greens that thrive in cooler temperatures without risking frost damage. These greens grow quickly, tolerate short days, and often taste better when temperatures...
Jacksonville Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month With Community Action and Vigilance
As the calendar turns its page to January, the City of Jacksonville, Florida reminds us that this month has a purpose far beyond new beginnings. It's Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to the combat against an insidious industry. The City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government took to social media to...
Northeast Florida leaders say they have uncovered 1,600+ human trafficking, child exploitation cases
Law enforcement leaders across Northeast Florida are renewing their commitment to combating human trafficking and child exploitation during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
‘He’ll be missed’: Family of bicyclist killed in hit-and-run pleads for witnesses to come...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol says the public has been helpful but still needs more information to find the driver who fled the crash on Southside Boulevard. The scene of the deadly crash from New Year’s Day is now cleared, but for the family of Bradley Kinder,...
Depositions set for February in case of man charged in Baymeadows crash that killed...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 24-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road appeared in court on Wednesday morning. During the pretrial hearing, a judge set depositions for February in the case against Logan Fletcher Parker. Parker’s court appearance...
How This Local Gem Won Hearts in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has plenty of pizza, but Carmines Pie House in Riverside is the spot locals bring up the second someone asks where to find serious deep-dish and New York slices in one place. 🍕. This vibrant neighborhood pizza pub is known for Chicago-style deep-dish and NYC-style pies, plus pastas, subs,...
Community members fight against potential drug addiction treatment center in West Augustine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People in St. Johns County are fighting against a potential drug addiction treatment center opening in their neighborhood. A public hearing has been scheduled for a treatment center to open in the former Family Dollar building off West King Street in West Augustine. According to documents...

















