City of Jacksonville erases painted crosswalks under state orders
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several of Jacksonville’s decorated crosswalks are gone after city crews painted over them Friday to comply with a new state mandate. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) directed cities across the state to remove street art and non-standard crosswalk markings, citing uniformity and...
Jacksonville Authorities Renew Plea for Clues in Unsolved Homicide of Teen Johnathen Carter
The unsolved homicide of 15-year-old Johnathen Carter, who was shot near Vista Avenue and Sunderland Road in 2016, remains under investigation as the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) renews its call for public assistance. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Facebook post, on July 6, 2016, officers found...
A man holding a knife pointed it and told a JSO officer to ‘back...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released on Friday body camera footage showing an officer killing a knife-wielding man who was suspected of arson amid a mental health episode earlier this month. According to JSO, K-9 Officer Caleb Bumgarner shot and killed 30‑year‑old Brian Gillis after Gillis...
Kuo duo: Renowned mother-son pianists stage concert to benefit Lutheran Social Services
When pianist Chris Kuo was growing up in New York, his musical family hosted "small-scale" concerts to benefit their church and local nonprofits. "My parents always instilled in us the value to give back to the community through our gifts," he said. Since 2016, Kuo and his pianist mother have staged large-scale...
‘It’s huge’: Town of Baldwin faces impact from COJ proposed budget cuts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville’s city council considers the upcoming budget, Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci is raising concerns about significant cuts, including funding for the Northeast Florida Regional Council. This reduction could have a substantial impact on the town of Baldwin, which relies on...
For Locals By Locals: Pizza Dynamo
Pizza Dynamo is a New York-style pizzeria in Downtown Jacksonville, serving authentic, handcrafted pies that deliver a true taste of the Big Apple.
JTA alters operations, service hours for Labor Day
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will operate on an altered schedule with limited services for Labor Day. The Skyway and its driverless NAVI shuttles will not be available.
UNF welcomes largest incoming freshman class in University history
UNF welcomes the largest incoming freshman class in University history
Firehouse Subs co-founder: Our foundation marks 20 years serving those who answer the call
(This story was updated to correct the spelling of the author's name.) In the fall of 2005, I joined my brother, Chris, our dad, Rob Sorensen (a fire captain with decades of service), and a team of dedicated volunteers as we set out on a mission. We packed up the Firehouse Subs Bus and an 18-wheeler full of food and...
Jacksonville family celebrates return of military service member through community service program
A Jacksonville family is celebrating a special reunion made possible through a community service program.
