Local families face first week without Head Start education services due to government shutdown
WAYCROSS, Ga. — Hundreds of babies and young children in Southeast Georgia won't be able to attend their normal school classes beginning Nov. 3. With federal funding drying up, Action Pact announced it would be discontinuing Head Start and Early Head Start programs at all of its locations. The programs provide early...
Jacksonville Police: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Shooting, Suspect Hospitalized
A stolen vehicle pursuit in Jacksonville ended in a crash and officer-involved shooting Saturday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). The incident began around 6 p.m. when officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in the Brentwood area. An officer located the vehicle near Moncrief...
Outta this world: Moon River takes home the whole pie as JAXBest 2025 Best...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Pizza is one of those foods that can be eaten wherever and whenever, but when you’re in the mood for the perfect slice, or trying to show off your city’s food abilities to your friends who are in town for the weekend, where do you go?
Southeastern Grocers takes action to support families in need during Gratitude Month
Winn-Dixie is offering a Family Meal Deal for $14.99 (for Rewards customers) and free delivery for SNAP recipients The post Southeastern Grocers takes action to support families in need during Gratitude Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Family identifies victim in deadly Brentwood Avenue shooting as 38-year-old Kenance Bronson
Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a plaza on Brentwood Avenue that left one man dead Thursday evening.
Nonprofit helps control cat population
Teresa O’Brien started Pura Vida Volunteer Cat Services, Inc., which helps to assist and control the growing cat population in Duval County. O’Brien said her nonprofit involves TNR, which stands for trap humanely, spay/neuter, vaccinate and return. Fourteen years ago, O’Brien opened her business in Ponte Vedra...
Daylight saving time ends this weekend: Earlier sunsets ahead
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It's that time of year again. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep but also bringing noticeably earlier sunsets. Here in Jacksonville, the sun will set at 6:38 p.m. on Saturday, but after the time...
Take your pick from these dogs and cats from the Jacksonville area yearning for...
Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters. • St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control . To view available animals, go to...
Man shot, suspect arrested after shooting on West 45th Street: JSO
A man in his thirties was found shot on Sunday afternoon in the 1600 block of W 45th Street, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Duval County, FL Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant cited for 15 violations
A Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant at 4850 Big Island Dr Ste 3 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, received 15 violations during an October 21, 2025, routine inspection conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

















