Gun-Toting Parent Nabbed at Jacksonville Elementary Dismissal
A parent was arrested Tuesday after a firearm was found on the campus of Southside Estates Elementary during afternoon dismissal, according to school officials. School police confiscated the gun, escorted the parent into the building and then took the individual into custody. While officers investigated, car riders...
Video: Florida deputies pop open door to rescue toddler trapped inside locked car
Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office rescued a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle at River City Marketplace after the child’s mother called for help. When officers arrived, the toddler had already unbuckled from his car seat and was moving around inside the locked vehicle. Deputies used...
New Latin Hotspot Steps Up To The Plate At Former Grand Slam In Jacksonville
A long-quiet corner at 3695 Hartsfield Road looks ready to trade in putters and pitching machines for plantains and pitchers of something cold. Plan-review paperwork and county records point to a new Latin restaurant, Batting Cage & Latin Flavor, on the former Grand Slam Batting Cage & Miniature Golf site. The...
Increased police presence expected at Orange Park trampoline park amid ‘teen takeover’ rumors
ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Flashing police lights could fill a parking lot in Orange Park Friday. Orange Park Police shared they've received word of a possible "gathering" at Get Air on U.S. 17. Get Air's general manager said he was on a meeting with Get Air corporate, where they...
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Jacksonville Patrol Vehicle During I-10 Lane Closure
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle early Thursday morning while an officer was inside the SUV working a lane closure on Interstate 10. The crash occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on westbound I-10 near the Lane Avenue exit. According to authorities, ...
Dutch Bros building in Old Arlington, boosting its potential area shops to 14
Dutch Bros Coffee is up to at least 14 area locations, including its first in Old Arlington, as it prepares to develop a drive-thru kiosk at the site of the relocated Arlington Flower Shop. A developer for the Arizona-based coffee kiosk chain bought the florist shop at 7130 Merrill Road...
Gate Parkway’s First Outdoor Food Hall Aims To Be Jax’s New Block Party Hub
Jacksonville is about to get a serious new hangout spot. The Block Jax, billed as the city’s first purpose-built outdoor food hall, is set to open March 20 with a full opening weekend March 20–22. The concept mixes food stalls, live music, a fenced play area for kids, and an on-site dog park, and founder Daniel...
Guilty verdict for Orange Park man who shot ex-girlfriend on Christmas
A now 30-year-old Clay County man has been found guilty of second-degree murder after shooting his ex-girlfriend on Christmas Day 2020 who was trying to take back their 2-year son. Kiaun Shannard Miller faces up to life in prison once he's sentenced in May following the March 11 verdict, court records show. He was...
Drew Brees Burger ‘Can’ Crashes St. Johns With Mid-May Drop
Smalls Sliders is gearing up to drop one of its bright-orange modular "Cans" in St. Johns County this spring, with the fast-growing chain eyeing a mid-May opening for its first Northeast Florida location. The compact, drive-thru-focused spot will bring the brand's made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, and...
Microsoft exec’s accused killer to stay jailed despite alleged gunman’s new story
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — The man accused of funding a murder-for-hire that killed a Microsoft executive in front of his young daughter will remain behind bars until his trial this summer, a Florida judge has ruled. Mario Fernandez Saldana is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder,...
