Community rallies for dad and two young sons after raging fire guts home: ...
Locals are rallying to support a dad and his two young sons after a fire severely damaged their home last week in Crescent Beach. A GoFundMe campaign started by family friend Kris Pederson aims to help Scott Lanham and his two boys, Owen and Quinn, recover from the blaze that left their home a charred […] The post...
A Jacksonville veteran says she was misled by a for-profit college. She will testify...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Navy veteran is sounding the alarm, warning that veterans could be left defenseless against predatory colleges and lending practices without the Department of Education. Michelle Poitier is testifying at a Department of Education public hearing on Monday. She says she was misled by...
Jacksonville Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Nephew’s Fatal Shooting
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced today that a Duval County jury has found 57-year-old Anthony F. Brooks guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The conviction stems from the shooting death of his nephew. Brooks now faces a potential sentence of up to life The post...
Florida falls on the list of most moved-to states. So where does Jacksonville rank?
After attracting a wave of new residents during the pandemic years of 2021-2023 — even becoming the fastest-growing state in 2022 — Florida has fallen out of favor in the last year, with more people leaving than entering the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, Jacksonville is bucking the trend in Florida,...
Reckless driver who showed off stunts endangering others on social media arrested in Florida
m-gucci via iStock Authorities hit him with 35 charges. The post Reckless driver who showed off stunts endangering others on social media arrested in Florida appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Check out the movement, storm development chances of a system brewing in Florida
There’s a disturbance brewing in the Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa-St. Petersburg and Bradenton areas that has a chance of developing into a storm system over the next week. But it’s a slim one, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning. What the NHC calls “Disturbance 1” has a 0%...
Health alert issued for blue-green algae in St. Johns River near Racy Point
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – According to a health alert from the Florida Department of Health, harmful blue-green algae toxins have been detected in the St. Johns River near Racy Point. The alert follows a water sample collected on June 23, 2025. Residents are urged to exercise caution in and around...
Duo Revitalizing Historical Property for Seafood Joint on Herschel Street
According to recent reporting in JBJ, a historical property will soon house a new establishment. The City of Jacksonville has recently issued a building permit for the company Carlton Construction Inc. to build out the Duval Fish House at 4323 Herschel St, within a 2755-square-foot space in the 63-year-old building.
Afternoon storms expected: News4JAX meteorologist warns Jacksonville and beaches to prepare for summer showers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re soaking up another pretty morning on the First Coast, enjoy it — but don’t forget your umbrella later. News4JAX’s meteorologist Katie Garner says that Jacksonville and the surrounding beaches are locked into a classic summer pattern: gorgeous sunrises, followed by an increased risk of...
JSO investigating business robbery on Busch Drive
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business robbery at the 100 Block of Busch Drive, Saturday afternoon.