Jacksonville FL

Officers in Jacksonville, Florida, responded to a call of a dog in distress and spotted a French bulldog stranded on a small island in a river. The officers flagged down two fishermen who scooped up the pup and brought it safely to land. Police say the dog was taken to a rescue group and already has a new family...

There’s something magic about a place that’s been around long enough to outlive trends, scandals, and even a few hurricanes. In Florida, where the sun shines as fiercely as the spirit of its people, a dozen-and-a-half family-run restaurants have defied time. For four generations, these kitchens have simmered,...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville food truck owner woke up on Christmas morning to find his trailer missing from its usual spot on the Northside. Perla Del Norte posted pictures of the stolen trailer on Instagram, asking for information about its whereabouts. The local food truck community is now...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While many restaurants closed up on Christmas Day, one Jacksonville spot decided to do the opposite. The SHOR Seafood Grill, located inside the Hyatt in Downtown Jacksonville, served a full Christmas feast, giving families a chance to enjoy the holiday without standing over the stove. Some...

As Santa heads back to the North Pole from his long journey around the world, millions of Catholics are attending mass to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Jacksonville officers responded to a rental home in Arlington on Dec. 20 after five people were shot during a party, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators arrested Kenshawn Prentice, 19, in connection with the shootings after the sheriff’s office said it secured an arrest...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacquez Anlage would have turned 26 this year. But instead of counting candles for his cake, his mother is keeping track of a different number. “It’s been 1,895 days, and some days, it still feels like Day 1,” Crystal Anlage said of the time that has passed since Jacquez was gunned down at the...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida woman died in a crash on I-95 Thursday after she ran off the road and was ejected from her vehicle, FHP said. Florida Highway Police are investigating a deadly crash involving three vehicles that took place in Melbourne. What we know:. Florida Highway Police...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Families worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater. Not much else is open, after all, and as one News4JAX viewer pointed out -- it’s a good place to let your Christmas dinner settle. “Whenever we do actually get...

Florida knows sunshine, beaches, and some seriously delicious pie that could make your grandmother jealous. Across the Sunshine State, local bakeries are whipping up flaky crusts and dreamy fillings that have earned legendary status among residents who grew up eating homemade desserts. From tangy Key lime creations...