Deportation Depot detainees mistakenly released, apprehended, state says
When Deportation Depot first opened in September, an ICE spokesperson said the facility could house up to 2,000 people.
Fiery crash on I-10 near U.S. 301 closes all westbound lanes
A crash on Interstate 10 just west on U.S. 301 has all westbound lanes blocked.
Florida: ‘Grant Bae’ Operator Convicted of Fraud; Prosecutors Say She Gambled Away Hundreds of...
A Lake City, Florida, woman whose “Grant Bae” business promised minority business owners government grants has been convicted of fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said she took about $2.9 million from more than 1,000 people and “gambled away hundreds of thousands of dollars at local casinos,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said on October 9, 2026.
Free grocery giveaway set for Jacksonville’s Northside on Oct. 16 | Register here
Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida will host a free grocery giveaway on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Jacksonville’s Northside. Register in advance.
Couple injured after car crashes into hair salon in Jacksonville
A Florida couple is lucky to be alive after a car crashed through a hair salon and slammed into them while they were standing at the checkout counter. Security camera video captured the terrifying incident at Zinke Hair Studio in Jacksonville on Saturday. Aubrey Simpson-Gotham and her husband, Stephan Simpson,...
Jacksonville Eyes Open-Container Zone for Pearl Square’s New Beer Garden
Jacksonville City Council member Joe Carlucci introduced a resolution Tuesday that would ask the Florida Legislature to let people carry open alcoholic drinks in designated parts of Pearl Square, the sprawling downtown development taking shape along the riverfront. Resolution 2026-0817 would request the creation of the Pearl Square Open Container District, allowing licensed sellers to pour beer, wine or spirits into specially marked to-go cups of up to 16 ounces for patrons to carry through comm
Jacksonville woman sentenced to 15 months for punching Florida trooper during immigration operation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville woman who punched a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during an immigration enforcement operation was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in prison, after a hearing that included an apology from the defendant and emotional appeals from her family. Jennifer Cruz, 41, will also serve two...
Byron Donalds weighs in on housing, JTA finances, and Amendment 3 during Jacksonville stop
Republican Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addressed several issues affecting Jacksonville during a roundtable discussion focused on affordability.
New subpoena issued in Florida AG’s investigation of JTA seeking emails between mayor, CEOs
The Florida Attorney General has served the Jacksonville Transportation Authority with a third subpoena as part of its investigation into the financial crisis at the agency.
‘Entitled little snot’: Jacksonville judge retires amid misconduct charges
Eric Roberson, a Jacksonville circuit court judge who was facing formal misconduct charges over comments he allegedly made from the bench, has retired. Action News Jax learned Tuesday that Roberson has left the bench effective October 1. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. His departure comes after the Florida...

















