Man arrested for having knife on school property, JSO says
The incident took place at around 2:30 p.m. on September 24.
Man on bike shoots into local restaurant, hits customer in back and flees the...
The owner of Que Padre restaurant on Jacksonville’s Southside is speaking out after investigators say a man on a bike shot through the front window of her business and hit one of her customers.
‘My mom sacrificed everything’: A man’s journey from fleeing Cuba to opening his own...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, one Cuban immigrant’s inspiring story stands out. Ricky Ravelo escaped hardship as a teenager and turned challenges into opportunities by building his own roofing business. Ricky’s roofing company, Arica Construction, was there when a tornado ripped the...
Jenkins Quality Barbecue to close its doors today after 68 years in business
A legendary local barbecue restaurant is closing its doors today after 68 years in business.
Florida Man Sentenced for Murder of 16-Year-Old
A Florida man was recently sentenced for the murder of a 16-year-old. State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced the Honorable Meredith Charbula sentenced Colton Moore to 45 years in Florida State Prison followed by five years of probation for the 2023 murder of Derek Pitts Jr. On December 29, 2023, the...
The Massive Vintage Store In Florida Where $38 Fills Your Whole Car With Bargains
In Jacksonville, Florida, there exists a treasure hunter’s paradise so vast you might need to leave breadcrumbs to find your way back to the entrance. I’m talking about Avonlea Antiques & Interiors, a place where your wallet can breathe easy while your car gets stuffed fuller than a Thanksgiving turkey.
Attorney demands Douglas Anderson teacher return to classroom after controversial social media posts led...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The attorney representing a prominent Jacksonville activist and adjunct Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher, who’s under fire for controversial remarks on social media, called for her return to the classroom. Hope McMath, a part-time high school art teacher at DA, shared posts on...
Winning $1M Powerball ticket sold in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Someone is waking up with their bank account forever changed Tuesday after hitting the winning numbers in Monday night's Powerball drawing. The Florida Lottery revealed early Tuesday that someone won the Powerball's second tier prize of $1 million in Monday night's drawing, and that the winning...
Local tree trimmer with lengthy rap sheet back behind bars
Arthur Ayers has a lengthy arrest history, with 18 cases dating back to 2011 listed on his most recent arrest report alone. In the most recent case, a man told Action News Jax he paid Ayers upfront for tree trimming that never got done.
Jacksonville man pleads guilty to fraud charges
A Jacksonville man faces up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud.
