Jacksonville FL

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Clay County Sheriff's Office reported a large police presence at Wells Lake in Orange Park late Wednesday night, and Thursday they confirmed to First Coast News it was for a man who drowned. The scene in 300 block of Crossing Boulevard started around 10...

One of the oldest manatees that regularly visited Blue Spring State Park in central Florida died last month. The nonprofit group Save the Manatee Club announced that a watercraft killed Paddy Doyle, one of the club's oldest adoptees, in the St. Johns River near Jacksonville at the end of April. The manatee was in...

Duval County School Board members are considering removing diversity, equity, and inclusion from its district policy handbook. But as of now, the DEI language remains.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man connected to a 2020 quadruple shooting in Arlington that left two people dead is being sentenced Friday. Odale Baker, 35, and Latroy Montgomery, 38, were arrested in 2022 for the incident. Baker will be sentenced on Friday. Montgomery was sentenced to life in prison...

Q: Even the most friendly neighbors can have questions about the spaces where their lives overlap. Consider the trees near your property line. Jacksonville Today reader Anita J. has a question that might be common in Northeast Florida.

I walked into a dessert lover’s paradise, where every bite feels like a guilty pleasure you don’t want to end. This place is all about indulgence, with rich, creative sweets that make your taste buds dance. It’s not just a restaurant—it’s an experience, perfect for a romantic date or a special treat. The dim lights and cozy vibe pull you in, promising something unforgettable.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local nonprofit recently received a grant to help Jacksonville families preserve inherited homes or generational land. A $450,000 grant was awarded to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), which aims to help families at risk of losing their inherited homes or land, clear up property...

Police are looking for a man who they say stole a ferret from a pet store by putting it down his shorts.

A First Coast News crew at the scene saw a Nissan with its front tires deflated and a JTA bus with its front and side window shattered.

Only on Action News Jax, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters weighed in on the arrest of three people during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.