Fireworks and Shrimp Drops: Where to ring in the new year on the First...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With 2026 coming in fast, several spots in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia will host fireworks shows and "ball" drops to bring in the new year. First Coast News has a list of the most explosive shows and yearly traditions to check out as you work on your resolutions.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-295 South lanes back open after car fire at Dames Point Bridge
The incident was first reported around 8:36 a.m. on Saturday.
Dense Fog Advisory in Jacksonville Through Sunday as Commuters Face Hazardous Travel
Residents and travelers in Jacksonville are under a dense fog advisory issued by the National Weather Service through 10 a.m. EST Sunday. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less, posing hazardous driving conditions across parts of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Motorists traveling through...
Spend the Night in a Vintage Pullman Train Car in Florida
Ready to trade ordinary hotel walls for polished wood, brass fixtures, and the rhythmic romance of the rails? In Jacksonville, a restored vintage Pullman train car transforms a simple night away into a story you will tell for years. You get early 1900s charm blended with modern comforts that make the experience feel...
Man dies after being hit by car in Ortega Hills
The collision happened near the intersection of Avent Drive and Palm Hills Drive.
3 injured in fight turned shooting at Jacksonville Westside bar, officers said
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Three people are recovering from injuries following a fight that escalated into a shooting at a restaurant located on Jacksonville's Westside, officers said. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced at a news conference that this happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Tipsy Bar And Grill when a...
Pedestrian killed in early morning traffic crash near NAS Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed in a crash early Sunday morning near the intersection of Avent Drive and Palm Hills Drive near NAS Jax, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit says the incident happened at approximately 12:04 a.m. A driver going...
Three people shot at Lackawanna bar, suspect in custody
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to Tipsy's Bar and Grill around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.
16 Restaurants Opening Soon Across Florida
From Jacksonville to Miami, here is a list of restaurants with plans across the Sunshine state. We've got them listed by county in alphabetical order. If you're a food looking for what's on the place, than this is for you. If you're an industry professional keeping up with all of the new developments, use this as a...
RIP: Jeffrey Newberry of the Gospel Keynotes
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of quartet singer Jeffrey Newberry on December 14, 2025. He was 69 years old. According to his obituary, Jeffrey Wayne Newberry Sr. was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 24, 1956, and at age seventeen joined a local quartet called the...
