Jacksonville sheriff’s office investigates two separate shootings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating two separate shootings that occurred early Saturday morning. Both victims are in stable condition, and investigations are ongoing. Domestic-related shooting at West 11th Street residence. At about 7:10 a.m.,...
Youth Author Believes in Herself Pins Selfcare Story
Zoi’e Brylee Vaughn is a bright and imaginative 7-year-old with a passion for reading and storytelling. As the proud author of Super Me: A Self-Care Adventure, Zoi’e inspires other children to embrace self-love and wellness through engaging and relatable stories. She is entering the 2nd grade at Becoming Collegiate...
Three Jacksonville suburbs rank among state’s wealthiest. Find out which made the list
Three Northeast Florida communities have landed top spots on a new list of Florida’s wealthiest suburbs, shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s growing economic clout. The rankings still are dominated by South Florida suburbs, as expected for an area that has long been considered the state’s epicenter of wealth, but...
‘We just want justice’: Jacksonville family seeks answers in deadly hit-and-run
The daughter of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash in Jacksonville is searching for answers.
Raines Alumni Association to Send Students Back to School Stocked
The William Raines National Alumni Association (WMRNAA) Membership Roundup was a resounding success, as alumni donned their Western attire for an evening of unity and updates on Raines and its students. Sponsored by Raines Alumnae Mia Jones (Class of 1986), CEO of Agape Family Health Center, the event featured food,...
Q&A | Duval superintendent identifies goals ahead of 2025-26 school year
Duval County Superintendent Christopher Bernier has worked in education his entire professional life. As he begins his 38th year in the field, Bernier met with Jacksonville Today to outline his goals for the academic year, the district’s financial outlook, local literacy efforts and more.
National Park Service planning to move the Fort Caroline Memorial due to chronic flooding
While the exhibit has been continuously repaired, the NPS says it is no longer sustainable or cost-effective. The new location would be located upland, out of the floodplain and closer to the Visitor Center.
Carvill Park Pool is Open
After more than 10 years, this Northside Park has a pool the community can enjoy. Neighbors from Carvill Park, a neighborhood established in 1945, fought to prevent the pool from being demolished by the city. They worked with Parks and Recreation officials to repair the pool, the bathrooms, and install new...
Jacksonville truck driver accused of strangling 65-year-old in St. Augustine road rage attack
A Jacksonville truck driver was arrested this week after allegedly reaching into another man’s vehicle and strangling him during a road rage incident in St. Augustine, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the trucker became enraged after a traffic dispute on Anastasia Boulevard around 9:45...
‘These kids can’t cross six lanes’: Jacksonville parents call for new bus stop over...
“I don’t know who at the school district would look at that and think that it was safe for kids to cross six lanes with no crosswalks, no stoplights, but it seems like that’s what happened,” said a Duval County father.
