Duval County students invited to create videos on river protection in new contest
St. Johns Riverkeeper has launched the River Reels: Trash Talk Video Contest for middle and high school students in Duval County, encouraging them to create videos that raise awareness about trash impacts.
Meet K9 Max: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces firearm detection dog for safety in...
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has introduced K9 Max, a firearm detection dog, to schools in the Nassau County School District as a new security measure.
World of Beer Southpoint closed abruptly, former employees say they were blindsided
Just over a year after reopening in 2024, the restaurant and bar are now permanently shut down, but former employees said the way it ended left them in shock.
Prosecutors Clear Florida Officer Who Punched Driver During Traffic Stop
A Florida police officer who punched and dragged a man from his car during a traffic stop will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announced. Video taken by 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. showed Officer D. Bowers smashing his car window, striking him, and pulling him to the ground. The footage spread widely online...
First Coast No More Homeless Pets achieves 1,000 student-performed spay and neuter surgeries
First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 1,000 student-performed spay and neuter surgeries since October 28, 2024.
‘No concern is too small’: JSO Sheriff’s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhood
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office took to the streets of an Arlington community Saturday morning for the monthly Sheriff’s Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk. JSO navigated through part of District 1, starting at the intersection of Floral Avenue and University Boulevard. The walk focused on...
Jacksonville Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case, Victim’s Identity Still Unknown
In a recent turn of events, Jacksonville authorities have made headway in a hit-and-run case that resulted in a woman's death. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), their investigation led to the arrest of a suspect earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on July 21, unfolded around 3:30...
The Enormous Flea Market In Florida That’ll Make You Rethink What $20 Can Buy
In Jacksonville, there exists a shopper’s paradise where presidents on paper currency transform into treasures that fill car trunks and create stories worth telling. Beach Boulevard Flea Market stands as a testament to the age-old adage that one person’s castoffs become another’s cherished finds. You’ve probably...
JSO: Elderly man found dead in water on Lakeshore Boulevard
JSO is investigating after an elderly man was found dead in the water on Sunday morning on Lakeshore Boulevard.
Mom Charged After Allegedly Packing Gun in Child’s School Backpack to ‘Return’ It to...
The student found the firearm in their bag during the first week back at Coppergate Elementary School
