Man dies after becoming unresponsive in JSO patrol vehicle, investigation underway: JSO
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is investigating after a man became unresponsive in their patrol vehicle and later died at a nearby hospital Sunday afternoon.
Jacksonville’s Paris Richardson will represent Florida in Miss America pageant
Jacksonville native Paris Richardson may have competed as Miss Gainesville, but her heart — and roots — are all in Duval. Now, she’s Miss Florida 2025. On June 28, after three nights of dazzling performances, thoughtful interviews, and inspiring community impact presentations, Ricardson was crowned Miss Florida 2025...
Jacksonville Surf Park files for groundwork review in South Jacksonville
Global developer Aventuur and its Northeast Florida group of investors are starting to lay the groundwork for the 45-acre Jacksonville Surf Park they intend to develop in eTown. The city is reviewing the proposed master infrastructure plan for the project. Civil engineering and planning firm Prosser | Prime AE in...
Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Inductee Sounds Alarm at Public Hearing: Dismantling the Department...
Michelle Poitier Shares Her Personal Story Being Scammed by a Predatory College, Warns Veterans at Risk from Continuing Abuses of Predatory Practices of Sham Schools That Prey on Student Veterans – Waste Their GI Bill Benefits + Saddle Them with Debt. Michelle Poitier, a 2020 Florida Veterans ‘ Hall...
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Reinvigorates Push for Clues in 1999 Unsolved Murder of Julia Vegas
Almost 26 years have passed since the murder of 39-year-old Julia Vegas, a single mother who sought a better life for her family in Jacksonville, and yet the case remains unsolved with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office making a renewed appeal to the public for information that might finally lead to the arrest of her...
Duval Fish Co. lands permits for closed Fairfax gas station
With two permits issued and two more in review, the Duval Fish Co. is converting a former Fairfax neighborhood gas station near Avondale into a seafood restaurant. Carlton Construction Co. of Fleming Island is the contractor for renovating and building-out the 1960s-era structure at 4323 Herschel St. Plans indicate...
As Florida’s moving boom hits a wall, Jacksonville manages to buck the trend
While inbound migration to Florida has plunged of late, they’re still rushing to the River City. Jacksonville remains one of only two Florida metros to make the top 20 in a new ranking of relocation hotspots, according to the PODS Moving Trends Report. The town notched No. 10 spot on the list, joining Ocala at […] ...
Relief in Jacksonville, Missing Local Resident Mr. Nguyen Found Safe Thanks to Joint Efforts...
The Jacksonville community can breathe a collective sigh of relief today as Mr. Nguyen, previously reported missing, has been found safe. An update from the Jax Sheriff's Office social media post on Friday confirms the good news, attributing his discovery to the diligent search efforts of their officers. During a...
Inmate on work release at Arby’s hunted down and shot by old rivals, FL...
A double shooting during the lunch rush at Arby’s was a case of three men trying to take out a rival before he’s officially released from prison, according to investigators in Florida. The wounded included the intended target — who is participating in a prison work release program — and a juvenile employee who got in...
Buckman Bridge southbound lanes reopen after deadly crash | FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC
Monday morning as authorities respond to a deadly crash.