JSO investigating reported shooting near WoodSpring Suites on Beach Boulevard
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a reported person shot near the Woodspring Suites on Beach Boulevard.
Years later, Cristian Fernandez and mother are in trouble again
Their case was tragic, troubling and historic. In 2011 Cristian Fernandez , standing barely 5 feet tall at 12 years old, beat his toddler half-brother so severely that he spent two days on life support before dying. He would become the youngest person in Jacksonville history charged with first-degree murder. His mother
Witnesses tell police they heard arguing before deadly Southside shooting
The victim, who has not been identified, was seen in a parking lot with an “unknown person” minutes before the shooting, police said.
‘Heavy heart’: JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey has resigned from the city-owned utility, Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned.
Council Approves PUD for Kings Trail Property
The proposed development for the former Kings Trail Elementary School property has passed another hurdle following the city council’s approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application. In an 18-0 vote, with District 6 City Council Member Michael Boylan excused, the Jacksonville City Council unanimously
Otto Aerospace Sets 2028 Start For Jacksonville Factory
Otto Aerospace plans to begin construction of its Phantom 3500 manufacturing facility at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2028 and start aircraft production around 2030, Jacksonville Aviation Authority Chief Operating Officer Tony Cugno told a City Council committee Thursday. The city also issued a $12.1 mill
Man arrested in connection with deadly Jan. 2 hit-and-run on University Boulevard in Jacksonville
A 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on University Boulevard in Jacksonville was arrested Tuesday in the Oakleaf area of Clay County, authorities announced.
$20M Fund Targets Jacksonville’s Affordable Housing Gap
A private-philanthropic partnership between five investors has launched the long-awaited Jacksonville Growth and Affordability Partnership Fund, or the Jax GAP Fund – a $20 million private-philanthropic loan fund aimed at financing $80 million in new affordable multifamily rental housing in Jacksonville. The Jax GAP Fu
Renderings show plans for exterior of new MOSH
The Museum of Science & History released updated exterior renderings Tuesday for its planned facility on Downtown Jacksonville’s Northbank.
Jacksonville being considered for permanent home of National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is being considered as a potential permanent home for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, according to the organization’s founder. LaMont “ShowBoat” Robinson, the founder, said the organization has inducted over 300 artists and contributors, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown

















