Before becoming the ’904,’ Jacksonville was once the ’305′
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Yep. You read that headline right. The vastly repped and acclaimed 904 area code is synonymous with Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. But before Northeast Florida was coined as the nine zero four, it – and all of the Sunshine State – shared the notable Miami area code.
Road resurfacing or property tax cut, council factions make final arguments ahead of pivotal...
The battle over a proposed property tax cut is heating up less than a week before the vote is set to be taken, which could lock in the reduction.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in 2015 cold case jewelry store robbery
After 10 years, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) closed an investigation of a 2015 cold case with the arrest of 34-year-old Radarius McGauley.
Mayor Donna Deegan hosted first of town hall talks; another happening soon
Jacksonville, Fla. — The first of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s town halls took place last night to zero in on the community’s input on the city budget. Another one is quickly coming up tomorrow evening. That town hall happened at the Mandarin Senior Center on Hartley Road....
Civil rights attorneys to represent family of father killed in St. Marys officer-involved shooting
Nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will now represent the family of a Jacksonville man shot and killed by two St. Mary’s Police officers.
Local award-winning BBQ restaurant to close after 68 years in business
Jacksonville BBQ lovers are sad to learn that after 68 years of business, Jenkins Quality Barbecue will be closing its doors for good. “It breaks my heart to know that they’re closing,” said loyal Jenkins customer Alisa Hill. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks ] The restaurant chain posted...
JSO searching for trio accused of shoplifting on Southside Boulevard
Police are looking for three suspects accused of stuffing stolen items into bags at a Southside Boulevard store.
‘Not the time’: City Council members debate proposed millage rate cut and its impact...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville city council members approach a vote on the final budget and a proposed millage rate cut, a debate unfolded over the potential impact on road maintenance funding. Councilman Jimmy Peluso raised concerns about how the cut could affect the city’s ability to maintain and...
100 years and counting: Winn-Dixie celebrates a century of serving communities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 2, 2025-- Winn-Dixie is celebrating its centennial with nostalgic pricing, special celebrations and a renewed commitment to fighting hunger. For 100 years, the grocer has been more than just a store – it’s been a cornerstone of Southeast communities, serving generations...
JSO Arrests Suspect in Deadly 2015 Cold Case Jewelry Store Robbery
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Cold Case Unit has announced a major breakthrough in a nearly decade-old investigation, resulting in the arrest of 34-year-old Radariaus McGauley. On November 19, 2015, McGauley and 24-year-old Kurt Dean entered a jewelry store on Edgewood Avenue with the...