Jacksonville Sheriff Warns of Scammers Impersonating Officers, Faking Jury Duty Notices
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers. Scammers contact people claiming they missed jury duty and even send text messages with official-looking images to appear convincing. Authorities stress that this is a scam. Law...
China Buffet in Duval County, FL, cited for 13 violations during inspection
China Buffet on Argyle Forest Boulevard in Jacksonville found itself facing multiple food safety infractions after a September 19 complaint inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant managed to collect 13 violations total, showing some concerning...
New Florida law will require landlords to disclose flood history starting October 1st
A new Florida law taking effect on October 1st will require landlords to disclose any known flood damage to tenants before signing leases that last a year or more.
9 Retro All-You-Can-Eat Spots In Florida Where Every Meal Feels Like Home
Florida’s all-you-can-eat buffets serve up more than just unlimited food—they dish out nostalgia by the plateful. These retro dining establishments have perfected comfort food while preserving the charm of bygone eras. From seafood feasts to Southern home cooking, these nine spots invite you to pull up a chair,...
Deeper dive: What’s in Jacksonville’s $2B budget?
When the Jacksonville City Council gaveled a 13-hour meeting early Wednesday, it left the building with the biggest general operating budget in the city’s history. Despite back-and-forth on Mayor Donna Deegan’s priorities, a fight over social policy language and a fight over a modest cut to the city’s property tax...
FHP: 19-Year-Old motorcyclist killed in high-speed crash on I-95
Troopers say it happened just after midnight, south of Baymeadows Road.
Revlon abruptly closes US factory with 127 layoffs verified
More bad news out of Florida (as if the Sunshine State needed any more)… After a string of factory closures earlier this year, another iconic brand has thrown in the…
Pony in the Pool: St. Johns County crews rescue frightened horse using special equipment
St. Johns County Fire Rescue crews traveled to Clay County early Friday morning after receiving reports of a horse trapped in a swimming pool in Middleburg, officials said. When they arrived, they found the frightened steed unable to clamber out of the water on its own. Images of the rescue show the white horse...
I-295 ramp to San Jose Boulevard closing overnight Sunday
Drivers in Jacksonville should plan ahead for a temporary detour on Sunday night.
First Alert Traffic: I-10 lanes closed near I-295 due to crash involving multiple vehicles
All lanes of traffic were closed Friday morning on Interstate 295 westbound at about 8:30 a.m. due to a crash involving multiple vehicles and an overturned tractor trailer.
