Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could soon come down
An eyesore at a main entry point to Downtown Jacksonville would be razed under a proposal in review by the Downtown Investment Authority board. At its July 15 meeting, the board is scheduled to consider whether to spend up to $75,000 to demolish the partially constructed Sax Seafood & Grill at 816 W. Union St.
Port Jax launching two spec warehouses, its 11th and 12th buildings
Port Jax Trade Center’s developer is preparing for the 11th and 12th speculative warehouses in the North Jacksonville business center, which completes the park until the developer buys more land nearby. Port Jax Trade Center is east of Alta Drive and west of Interstate 295, north of Zoo Parkway,...
Duval Schools investigated ‘list’ of Douglas Anderson teachers 5 years after student sent it
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The email from a Douglas Anderson grad arrived in then-Principal Melanie Hammer’s inbox shortly after midnight the morning of Aug. 18, 2020. “This is a list of names you should know, and if any still teach at...
JSO investigation of pickup truck brings large police presence to Clay County neighborhood, ends...
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning as part of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation in a Clay County neighborhood, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office asked people to avoid the area near Canis Drive and Arora Boulevard...
I-295 lanes closed near Old St. Augustine Road due to crash with injuries |...
KaJéza Hawkins is in the First Alert Traffic Center with details and detours.
How Locals Became OBSESSED with This Weekend Brunch Destination in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Jax Beach Brunch Haus is the kind of brunch spot locals plan their weekends around, thanks to comforting plates and a laid-back beach vibe. Every visit feels like stepping into a familiar neighborhood hangout, with friendly faces, warm greetings, and food that hits all the right cravings. The menu leans...
Callahan Standoff Ends with Attempted Murder Arrest; Sheriff’s Office Reports Safe Fourth of July...
CALLAHAN, Fla. — A Fourth of July domestic violence incident in Callahan escalated into an hours-long standoff that ended with the arrest of a man facing multiple felony charges, while the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office reported an otherwise safe and relatively uneventful holiday weekend across the county. According...
Judge orders second deposition of Jared Bridegan’s widow in murder-for-hire case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A judge has ordered Kirsten Bridegan, the widow of Jared Bridegan, to sit for a second deposition — this one limited to seven specific topics and capped at two hours. Jared Bridegan was killed in 2022 in what prosecutors describe as a murder-for-hire plot. His...
New I-95 Interchange Design Planned at Exit 347 in Jacksonville
As part of the I-95 widening and reconstruction project from Atlantic Boulevard to south of Emerson Street, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has identified a new preferred design for the I-95 and Emerson Street interchange. Initially planned as a Median U-Turn (MUT) interchange, the interchange will now
Plan to bring train back to Prime Osborn ‘chugging along’ with new grant
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville is preparing to bring the train back to the station. The City of Jacksonville recently received a grant to help relocate the Amtrak to the Prime Osborn in LaVilla. "It was the largest train station in the Southeastern United States," said Jacksonville City Council Member...
