Jacksonville facing record heat and exceptional drought: fire risk soars, little rain in sight
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We are dry—really dry. In fact, this is the driest period we’ve seen since official records began back in the 1800s. If you’ve been hoping for some rain, believe me, you’re not alone. The drought monitor on Exact Track 4D shows that...
Baker County elementary school on lockdown as deputies search for man wanted out of...
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. — A Baker County elementary school is currently on lockdown as a precaution for reports of a man on the run from police in the area, according to officials with the Baker County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). Officials have asked residents in the area of South Glen...
Fruit Cove residents fight proposed Daily’s gas station
Daily’s parent company is taking another swing at developing a gas station, convenience store and car wash at the entrance of a Fruit Cove neighborhood, and residents aren’t happy.
Distracted driving still a danger on Jacksonville roads, despite 2019 law
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nowadays, it seems like every time you’re on the road, you spot someone looking at a phone while driving. Florida passed a hands-free law in 2019 to curb distracted driving — but law enforcement says it’s still a persistent problem. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s...
Nassau County Slams Brakes on Data Centers for a Year
On Monday the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners told the county attorney to draw up a 12-month moratorium that would freeze new data-center applications in the unincorporated county. The move follows a September announcement by Miami energy firm NextNRG about a 1,600-acre lease option near Jacksonville International Airport that flagged 400 acres as a potential hyperscale data-center site. County...
Long-Empty Jacksonville Armory Finally Poised To Flip Into Food Hall And Arts Hotspot
After years of stop‑and‑start plans, the century‑old Armory on the edge of Springfield and Downtown Jacksonville looks closer than ever to a serious comeback as a food hall, microbrewery and creative‑arts hub. Armory Redevelopment Associates, the nonprofit arm of Fort Lauderdale‑based REVA Development that has leased the building since 2020, is now working to buy and overhaul the long...
Jacksonville Driver Falls Asleep At The Wheel, Overturns Semi Northbound On I-75 In Florida
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old Jacksonville man hauling pallets overturned his tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning, leading to a full closure of the northbound lanes. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at 5:05 AM near Milepost 335 at the Sumter and Marion County...
Movies and TV shows casting in Jacksonville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
3 of the South’s Best golfing spots are in the Jacksonville area, Southern Living...
Three spots in the greater Jacksonville area have been recognized by Southern Living readers as some of the best places to golf in the South.
Bonkerz Comedy Series coming to Hyatt Regency Riverfront
More stand-up comedy is coming to Jacksonville. The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront announced its partnership with Bonkerz Comedy Productions for the launch of the Bonkerz Comedy Series.
