TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-295 backing up Buckman Bridge
A crash is slowing traffic on I-295 West South in Jacksonville on Saturday afternoon.
Duval school board member working to update policy to pave the way for TPUSA...
On Wednesday, April Carney, Vice Chair of the Duval County School Board, proposed a policy change to allow Turning Point USA high school chapters to be formed within the district.
Jacksonville’s missing persons technology is saving lives; we tried it ourselves
The Care Track program is free for those who meet the requirements: people with cognitive disabilities — adults or children — who are prone to wander.
JSO warns of jury duty scam calls
Think you missed jury duty and now you're facing arrest? JS says don’t fall for it.
Man wrongly jailed after deputies confuse him for another
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
Solazo Taqueria in Duval County, FL, had 46 violations in recent state health inspection
Solazo Taqueria at 954 Edgewood Ave S in Jacksonville tallied a notable 46 violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection, including problems with hand-washing facilities that lacked basic supplies like soap and paper towels.
Investigation into hiring process complaints at JHA prompts policy changes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the city of Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigated complaints about hiring and title changes at the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA), the agency agreed to strengthen its internal controls to prevent future issues, according to a report from the OIG. JHA is a...
Nemours Jacksonville secures 10-year, $1 million gift for oncology child life services
Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville has received a $1 million, 10-year commitment from the Child Cancer Fund to support oncology Child Life services.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Intensifies Child Car Seat Safety Enforcement, Warns Against Noncompliance
In Jacksonville, law enforcement is reinforcing the importance of vehicle safety for children. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents and caregivers about the legal requirements for proper car seat use. In a recent social media post, the agency shared incidents involving Traffic Enforcement Officer...
Local mom charged with child neglect after infant son exposed to fentanyl
Just last week, a local mom was charged with child neglect after her nine-month-old son was brought to the hospital with fentanyl and cocaine in his system. By 2023, U.S. Poison centers managed 539 cases of illicit fentanyl exposure in children under 6 years old — a 5,290% increase over 2016.
