Jenkins Quality Barbecue closing Jacksonville locations after 68 years
The restaurants, located on Emerson and N. Pearl streets and New Kings Road will close for good on Sept. 30.
‘We’re concerned’: Residents in Oceanway neighborhood rally against new housing development plan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A proposed housing development in Jacksonville’s Oceanway neighborhood is facing growing opposition. Some residents say the plan to build 62 homes on less than ten acres will overwhelm the community and clog already congested roads. The rezoning proposal calls for converting rural residential...
Royal Palms Apartments project breaks ground in North Jacksonville
A new multifamily community is on the way to North Jacksonville.
Jacksonville father says DCPS failed to protect special needs students during A/C outage
A Jacksonville father says his son’s safety was put at risk after a Bayview Elementary classroom went weeks without air conditioning.
Jacksonville Beach dedicates street sign to fallen firefighter
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A year after his passing, the Jacksonville Beach community gathered Saturday morning to honor firefighter Ian Church with a street sign dedication — a permanent reminder of his service, love for family and deep ties to the beach community he helped protect. Church, a...
Jacksonville halal grocery store attempting to add meat processing facility on its Beach Boulevard...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A halal grocery store in Jacksonville is attempting to add a meat processing facility to its Beach Boulevard property, marking its second attempt in less than a year to do so, following a similar request that was withdrawn in April 2024. According to our partners at...
Step Aboard History: Explore the USS Orleck in Jacksonville, FL
Let’s face it there’s something undeniably cool about standing at the controls of a bona-fide warship. The USS Orleck was once a formidable force in the United States Navy. This Gearing-class destroyer now serves a more peaceful purpose, educating and entertaining those with the penchant for nautical nostalgia.
DCPS headquarters move could unlock millions for school upgrades, parents demand transparency
A major move may be on the horizon for Duval county public schools. The district is considering relocating its headquarters from the Southbank to the Baymeadows area. A decision that could free up millions for school repairs and renovations. The company interested in purchasing the property has plans to build...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Feast At This Legendary Barbecue Joint
The smell hits you first – that intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meat that makes your stomach growl before you’ve even parked the car. Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Jacksonville isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a Florida institution where barbecue dreams come true. When you’re cruising down...
Powerball fever hits Mandarin: Locals flock to “Lucky Store”96 for jackpot shot
Jacksonville's "Lucky Store" is buzzing as hopefuls line up for a shot at the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot.