400-Acre Brush Fire Triggers Late-Night Scramble North Of Jacksonville
A fast-moving brush fire chewed through roughly 400 acres north of Jacksonville on Friday night, throwing a thick column of smoke over Nassau County and prompting voluntary evacuations. Crews with the Florida Forest Service and Nassau County Fire Rescue worked into the night to keep the flames from reaching nearby properties, while neighbors reported heavy equipment and aircraft overhead as firefighters focused on...
Fire Weather Watch issued for parts of NE Fla., SE Ga. as wildfires burn...
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a Fire Weather Watch for inland Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia through Monday afternoon. The NWS alert says critical fire weather conditions are possible across these areas. The affected locations are:. Suwannee, Baker, Inland Nassau, Union, Bradford, Gilchrist, Eastern Hamilton, Eastern Alachua, Western...
Fire Weather Watch issued amid extreme drought conditions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The dry weather is not helping our drought as some spots need over 20 inches of rain to get out of the deficit. Temperatures will remain well above normal as we head through the rest of the weekend with highs in the 80s and 90s. The...
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters walks in Lakeshore neighborhood to build trust with residents and...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is taking crime prevention directly into neighborhoods. On Saturday morning, Sheriff T.K. Waters walked alongside residents in the Lakeshore area during a community crime prevention walk aimed at strengthening relationships and encouraging open communication between law enforcement and the public. Waters...
Jacksonville pastor indicted over pandemic loan fraud claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville pastor faces federal wire fraud charges accusing him of helping a congregant bilk a pandemic-era government relief program out of $50,000 through bogus loans. Marcus Eichelberger, listed in a LinkedIn profile as a co-pastor since 2017 at Cathedral of Deliverance at 1939 Belvedere...
5 No-Frills Restaurants in Jacksonville that Serve the Best Food You’ll Ever Taste
Jacksonville’s massive geographic footprint means its food scene is incredibly diverse and spread out. While new, trendy restaurants pop up all the time, the city’s soul is in its longstanding neighborhood institutions. These are the cash-only fish camps, old-school diners, and roadside barbecue joints that have been perfecting...
Former Jacksonville Pastor Indicted in Alleged $50K PPP Loan Fraud Scheme
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville church pastor has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges tied to an alleged scheme involving COVID-era small business relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say Marcus Eichelberger, 46, faces four counts of wire fraud related to Paycheck Protection...
Donation center organized as crews battle late-night 400-acre brush fire in Hilliard
HILLIARD, Fla. — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a reported brush fire in Hilliard. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office reports that the brush fire, which has currently grown to 400 acres, is in the area of Conner Nelson Road. According to the Florida Forestry Service, the fire...
Digital Predator Behind The Blackboard: Florida Private School Teacher Arrested On 50+ Counts
Johnny Robinson III (CCSO) A 34-year-old math teacher and athletic coach from a Jacksonville private...
72-Year-Old Hilliard Man Arrested for Child and Animal Exploitation
HILLIARD, FL — A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of a 72-year-old man living in an RV in Hilliard. Frederick John Combs was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, following a digital forensic probe that uncovered both child exploitation material and depictions of animal abuse. The The post 72-Year-Old Hilliard Man Arrested for Child and Animal...
