15 children, 4 teens find permanent homes in time for Christmas after mass adoption...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Just in time for the holidays, 19 Florida children and teenagers have found permanent homes. A mass adoption took place at the Duval County Courthouse on Friday. The event, organized by the Family Support Services of Duval & Nassau Counties, finalized 13 families. The children’s...
Neptune Beach Seeks Community-Driven Individual for Laborer II Position
The City of Neptune Beach is on the lookout for new hands. They've recently announced an opening for a Laborer II position, keeping the gears of city maintenance and development in motion. Potential candidates interested in contributing to the physical labor that keeps Neptune Beach pristine should pay attention to...
Orange Park man dies in Lakeside crash
The single-vehicle wreck occurred at about 9:14 p.m. Sunday at Doctors Lake and Admirals Walk drives in Lakeside.
Jax Beach Deck The Chairs announces 2025 decorating award winners
Jax Beach Deck The Chairs announces 2025 decorating award winners
PHOTO ESSAY | Will Brown’s favorite images of 2025
There have been times I have weighed against capturing a photo this year when I think of how readily legacy media can weaponize pain to drive clicks. Then, I am reminded of a quote by Gordon Parks, whose photography and perspective have served as my proverbial North Star:
JTA wants to know what’s on your mind
Have nagging thoughts about the NAVI shuttles? Big feelings about city bus schedules? Mark your calendar for your chance to share them directly with the JTA. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is hosting community meetings next month where, along with listening to feedback about transportation services, it...
Tenants at Westside property tied to other troubled complexes go without water days ahead...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents at a Westside Jacksonville apartment complex have been without water for three days, forcing some to use public restrooms at nearby businesses while management remains silent about repairs. Tenants at Grassy Pond Apartments on California Avenue said they’ve been unable to use basic...
WOKV Show Notes Dec. 22, 2025: ACPS appeals to public in search for dog...
Animal Care and Protective Services says a young pitbull terrier wearing a harness was found tied to a tree in the San Marco area. Someone had restrained him, and then shot him multiple times.
Jacksonville Announces Holiday Closures and Service Schedules for Christmas and New Year’s Day
Jacksonville city government offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Services will be unavailable tomorrow, on Thursday and January 1, 2026. Closures include City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, and the Duval County Courthouse. The city advises that garbage,...
Jacksonville teen last seen Dec. 21 reported missing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville teen who was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 21 has been reported missing. According to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, 16-year-old Izabella Barton is a missing runaway. The report says Izabella left her home on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. after becoming upset about being tasked...

















