‘We’re seeing massive improvements’: Sheriff T.K. Waters defends JSO’s use of Flock cameras
Sheriff T.K. Waters is addressing JSO’s use of Flock cameras amid growing concern about license plate-reading cameras popping up across the nation.
Four Arrested in Murder of 18-Year-Old at Jacksonville Park, JSO Says Suspects Were in...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four people, including three teenagers, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old legal refugee at a Jacksonville park, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The victim, Marvin Oporta Garcia, 18, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at Jacksonv
Violence is declining in Duval schools. But District 6 frontrunners say it’s the top...
The race to replace Charlotte Joyce on the Duval County School Board has attracted multiple District 6 candidates who are campaigning to crack down on fighting and student discipline in Duval public schools. But fighting across the district has been on a gradual decline over the past five years, according to data colle
New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Fish have a new home about 28 miles off of the Mayport Jetties — an artificial reef on the Atlantic Ocean’s sandy bottom. The reef is made of concrete culverts, pipes and other items once destined...
New affordable housing community breaks ground on Jacksonville’s Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City of Jacksonville officials broke ground Monday on a new affordable housing complex on the Westside. Parkwood Commons is the first development utilizing low-income tax credits. It adds 108 new housing units in the community. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. All of the units...
Dangerous heat continues across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Dangerous heat and humidity remain the primary weather concern across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia Monday, with another round of afternoon thunderstorms possible later in the day. A Heat Advisory is in effect across most of the region from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. An Extreme Heat Warning has been...
Jacksonville City Council approves Stand for Service Act to expand jobs for veterans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the Stand for Service Act, connecting city-backed job growth to the local military and veteran community. The legislation requires 10% of new jobs created with the help of city incentives to go to veterans, National Guard members, reservists and ac
4 arrested in Southside park shooting that killed 18-year-old: JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four people — including three teenagers — have been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old at a Jacksonville park last month, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say all four suspects were in the country without legal immigration status...
Face Dancer, an agro grunge band from Duval County, plays St. Pete arcade show...
The door might blow off The Potion Portal next Thursday. The arcade show features a rare appearance from Tampa hardcore band Meatwound, which is joined by two neighbors from the north: Duval County agro-grunge-rock trio Face Dancer and Gainesville sex-Mex venue destroyer Future Forms. Tickets to see Meatwound, Face Dan
Man dies after being pulled from swimming pool at Jacksonville apartment complex
A man is dead after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Jacksonville apartment complex Sunday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police say just after 6 p.m. on Aug. 16, a resident of Park Avenue Apartments on Baymeadows Circle East, was walking near the community pool when he noticed a dark ob
