Prominent Douglas Anderson teacher removed over social media post – now she’s lawyered up
A high-profile local educator has retained legal counsel after being removed from the classroom by Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) and it’s all over what she says was her First Amendment right.
Two girls missing from Clay County, sheriff’s office says
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Two girls have been reported missing from Clay County. The Clay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating 16-year-old Tyra Lively and 14-year-old Tatianna Lively. According to CCSO, the girls are sisters who were both last seen at their home on Nolan...
Widow’s dream home damaged by drunk driver a year after husband’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly a year after her husband’s death, Stephanie Doty shared the heartbreaking story of how a drunk driver crashed into the dream home she and her late husband bought together. From the street, the damage is not immediately visible, but inside on Lourdes Drive, the...
‘Will never forget’: 4 years since line-of-duty death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers
Friday marks four years since Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers died after being shot by a suspect during a traffic stop.
Mayor Deegan proposed $7M for affordable housing in the city budget. Only $900K was...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville approved a $2 billion budget early Wednesday that includes just under $1 million for affordable housing, a fraction of what some council members had sought. Councilman Matt Carlucci, who pushed for a much larger allocation, said he originally asked for $9 million....
A Murray Hill residence has drawn the ire of neighbors over the years. City...
MURRAY HILL, Fla. – Blake Louis lives in Murray Hill, and he said looking at a particular home on his street, which he referred to as an “eyesore” and “health hazard,” has left him exhausted. Louis, who lives on Chestnut Street, said he has complained...
Jacksonville mother and daughter find overwhelming community support after house fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville mother is starting over after a devastating house fire destroyed everything she and her daughter owned. In the middle of the loss came something unexpected: overwhelming love and support from their community. “I was lost. Everything that I have worked for, for the past...
Missing Florida Teen Bindy Binderim Found Safe, Reunited with Family in Orange Park
In a brief but reassuring update, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida announced that missing juvenile Bindy Binderim has been found safe and reunited with her family. The news was shared on the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s official Facebook page with a post stating, “Great news! Bindy has been located, safe...
That’s fire: Jags boss Shad Khan taps St. Augustine restaurant to open second outpost...
A celebrated St. Augustine restaurant known for its open-fire culinary wizardry and Argentine-inspired cuisine has been selected to join one of Jacksonville’s most high-profile development projects. Asado Life, which operates a waterfront restaurant in the Old City, will open its second location in the Shipyards...
Northside tenants say apartment complex isn’t addressing mold issue despite health worries
Three separate tenants at Breakwater Studios showed us concerning issues inside their units. After all three filed complaints, Lee Jones said she was given a bottle of mildew/mold spray to clean it herself.