Jacksonville FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who was attacked by three would-be robbers in his home on 6th Avenue Thursday afternoon was wounded in a gun battle and also injured one of the suspects, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said that around 2 p.m. Thursday, officers responded...

At first, Michelle Tetschner thought the person on the other end of the phone was joking. It was 2023, and the call came from the University of North Florida, where her son Raymond, who has Down syndrome, was enrolled in a life-skills day program. The woman on the line sounded alarmingly serious.

The accident occurred at about 10:13 p.m. Thursday on A1A and Sawgrass Village Drive.

FLORIDA — Two women from Jacksonville were arrested Wednesday in Stuart after authorities say they stole approximately $8,000 worth of baby formula from local stores. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Andrea Williams and Summer Bryant were taken into custody and each charged with felony retail theft....

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – As housing costs climb and job losses ripple through Florida, more families are facing foreclosure here than anywhere else in the nation — and many are turning to quiet, community-based help before they lose everything. Late last year, Florida posted the highest foreclosure rate...

It's not your average sports physical—Jacksonville is stepping up its game when it comes to the health of its young athletes. Echoing the proactive approach, local schools, in partnership with the nonprofit Who We Play For, are conducting free EKG screenings to spot undiagnosed heart conditions that could lead to...

Black Pearl, an innovative restaurant combining Japanese and Italian cuisine, opened its doors on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Owner Kelvin Ole spoke about the restaurant’s dedication to technique, hospitality and elevated dining. Black Pearl is a three-concept restaurant that includes a main dining room, an omakase and a...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...

Jacksonville shoppers will soon have another low-cost grocery option as Aldi opened a newly converted store Thursday at 3538 Blanding Blvd., replacing a former Winn-Dixie location. The newly opened store held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony and will have daily hours running from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Another...

OAKLEAF, Fla. – Clay County deputies are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash that injured two children on Monday inside a gated subdivision off Plantation Oaks Boulevard in Oakleaf. Jalen Roberson said his 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter were riding on an electric scooter when they were struck by a...