Jacksonville FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is preparing to take the City of Jacksonville to court, drafting a lawsuit that accuses the Jacksonville City Council of overstepping its authority, demanding the unlawful diversion of federal airport funds, and attempting to strip JAA of its legal independence.

The City of Jacksonville has activated its “Cooling Center Contingency Plan” to combat extreme heat, with cooling centers set to activate across the city through Sunday, July 12.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Animal Care and Protective Services and Nassau County Animal Services are investigating a suspected animal cruelty case after a dog with third-degree burns was found abandoned in Duval County, the agencies said Friday. Nassau County Animal Services received a call July 5 from an emergency veterinar

Harry Mangini again owns the Sandollar Restaurant. Mangini and former General Manager Ryan McGee bought the business and took over as proprietors July 8. Mangini closed the restaurant July 6 and 7 to install a new kitchen floor, and to clean and refresh the restaurant’s exterior. Mangini declined to...

Johnathan Johnson is facing five counts of credit card theft.

A Jacksonville man is headed to prison for three decades after a Volusia County jury convicted him of trying to kidnap a child and exposing himself to a 7‑year‑old inside an Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Daytona Beach. The sentence caps a multi‑day trial at the S. James Foxman Justice Center, where jurors watched store sur

What started as a routine traffic stop in Jacksonville ended with the arrest of a woman investigators say spent years running a fake rental operation that drained would-be tenants of hundreds to thousands of dollars at a time. Authorities say the defendant advertised homes online, collected deposits and held virtual...

A Jacksonville roofing contractor known for community roof giveaway promotions is now the subject of a Florida Bureau of Insurance Fraud investigation following complaints from customers, employees, subcontractors, and suppliers who collectively allege they are owed nearly $1 million. Massey Contracting is facing multi

A Neptune Beach golf cart crash is putting pressure on safety improvements.

Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. has paused its funding of heartworm treatment for dogs adopted through Animal Care and Protective Services, the organization said. Heartworm disease is common among dogs in North Florida but is treatable, and affected dogs can go on to live long, healthy lives with proper care. Tre