‘Shooter may be elevated’: JSO radio traffic shows search for firefighters using paintball gun
Action News Jax is hearing Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office radio transmissions from the paintball “prank war” that led to four Jacksonville firefighters being arrested on misdemeanor charges.
Florida nonprofit that helps veterans and low-income homeowners expands to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida-based nonprofit organization focused on home repairs and rehabilitation services is expanding its presence to Jacksonville, with a particular emphasis on serving veterans and low-income homeowners. Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL) will launch operations in Jacksonville by...
Jacksonville Parks & Rec director arrested for DUI, placed on leave
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A City of Jacksonville official has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for a DUI-related crash on the northeast side of the city. Daryl Joseph, director of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, is accused of crashing into a truck at the intersection of...
Teen arrested after attempted burglary leads to shooting in Nassauville, deputies say
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla — The Nassau County Sheriff's Office says that an 18-year-old has been arrested after an attempted burglary turned into a shooting on Wednesday night. NCSO says that at around 8 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Clearwater Road after a homeowner reported that two individuals had attempted...
Man follows hit-and-run driver after St. Johns Bluff crash, gets shot
The victim was involved in a crash in which the other driver drove away. He followed him.
Jacksonville Mobile Home Fire Leaves Woman Dead, Officials Say
Woman Dies After Jacksonville Mobile Home Fire I want to walk you through the timeline the same way firefighters experienced […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Potbelly Sandwich Works identifies second Jacksonville location
On its way to an estimated seven area locations, a second Potbelly Sandwich Works is identified in Jacksonville, this one at Hodges Station at northwest Hodges and Beach boulevards near the Beach Haven area. Chicago-based Potbelly sells toasted sandwiches, soups, macaroni and cheese, salads, fresh-baked cookies and...
Jacksonville Bahama Breeze restaurant closure will affect 75 jobs
After Darden Restaurants Inc. announced Feb. 3 it was shutting down its Bahama Breeze restaurant chain, the company filed a notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act saying it would affect 75 jobs at its Jacksonville restaurant. The restaurant, which opened in 2000, is at 10205 River Coast...
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into rear of tractor trailer in Northwest Jacksonville
The accident occurred at about 5:50 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of New Kings Road and Soutel Drive.
Jacksonville University, Mayo Clinic offering new nursing program
Jacksonville University’s Keigwin School of Nursing and Mayo Clinic in Florida announced Feb. 3 that they will offer a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program beginning in fall 2026. JU said the program is for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and seek to...
