Wildlight grows, Yulee supercenter planned in Nassau County
The Wildlight master-planned community in Nassau County announced the first homebuilders Sept. 22 for its new Garden District in Yulee, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record. The homebuilders are Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Toll Brothers. The Garden District is at Riverbluff Parkway and...
Eastside daycare back in business after devastating fire in 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An Eastside daycare has reopened nearly two years after a refrigerator caused a damaging fire, resulting in the center’s closure and the displacement of 55 children. One year and eight months later, Natasha Griffin, owner of Kinder Kollege Learning Center, was happy to be back...
Salvation Army Angel Tree brings holiday joy to thousands in Northeast Florida
Thousands of children across Northeast Florida will wake up to a brighter holiday this year as The Salvation Army had its Angel Tree distribution on Wednesday.
Family plans to open two new restaurants weeks apart
A family is finishing off this year and starting next with two new restaurants. Jerry and Jeri Brown, their son Hughes and his wife, Molly, own Bold Birds Nashville Hot Chicken at 1173 Edgewood Ave. S. in Murray Hill. On Dec. 15, they opened their second Bold Birds at 5635...
Walmart Plans 34 Florida Store Remodels, Four New Locations Opening Early 2026
Walmart will transform 34 stores across Florida and launch four brand-new sites in early 2026. This push is part of what the company calls its "Store of the Future" concept. Back in April, the retail powerhouse said those 34 buildings would start getting their makeovers this year. On Dec. 8,...
Video shows violent struggle between Jacksonville Beach Police and suspects at pier parking lot
In the footage, an officer can be heard shouting, “he’s biting my fingers, he’s biting my finger,” as other officers assist in the struggle.
Woman shot in face during fight with man she appears to be in ‘dating...
Jacksonville police were called to the 8500 block of Argyle Business Loop at about 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in response to a person shot.
City Rescue Mission opens doors overnight as cold temperatures settle in
Individuals in need can check in on Monday night at City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn campus on West State Street.
Duval County School Police Join Forces with Community at Westview K-8 Cancer Walk
The Duval County School Police recently added a dash of grace to their usual duty gear by attending the Westview K-8 Cancer Walk, an event aimed at rallying support for those affected by one of humanity's most persistent adversaries: cancer. In a public declaration of their involvement, the department took to social...
JEA volunteers assemble and inspect over 100 bicycles at Salvation Army Angel Tree
A group of JEA volunteers from the Northside Generating Station has come together to assemble and inspect over 100 donated bicycles at the Salvation Army Angel Tree.

















