Brentwood residents ask court to stop medical examiner’s office
A neighborhood group in North Jacksonville is asking a federal judge to stop the city’s new medical examiner’s office from opening just blocks from a school and their homes, saying it threatens their health, safety and dignity.
Team Duval Celebrates Valedictorians and Salutatorians of Class of 2025 in Duval County
The future is looking bright for the high-achieving students of Duval County as Team Duval honors the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2025. These students, at the pinnacle of their high school careers, are set to embark on diverse paths, ranging from prestigious colleges to dynamic careers. The...
Damaged Hardee’s moving ahead with site work to remodel in Arlington
The city issued a permit June 26 for a $1 million site-work project for the closed, fire-damaged Hardee’s along Merrill Road in Arlington. The building is being remodeled after the fast-food restaurant sustained fire damage from a roof replacement during what the permit says was in summer 2024. Tim...
Family pleads for answers in hit-and-run death behind Walgreens in Arlington
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville family is pleading for answers, one month after their loved one was found dead behind a Walgreens on Merrill Road in Arlington. Brandon Venegas, a 40-year-old father and the youngest of three brothers, was walking home the night of Memorial Day when he was struck and killed in a...
Self-driving JTA vans will hit the road Monday
Self-driving vehicles will take to the streets of Downtown Jacksonville on Monday as the city launches what it calls the first autonomous public transit system in the country. Eight electric Ford vans will begin carrying passengers on a 3.5-mile loop between LaVilla and EverBank Stadium, driving themselves through...
Jacksonville man builds “Little Free Library” in Woodland Acres neighborhood
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You may have seen them all over the city, especially if you love to read. A Jacksonville man added a “Little Free Library” to his neighborhood. People in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, specifically on the 7600 block of Eaton Avenue just off Arlington Road, will see the newest little free library.
‘She didn’t deserve it’: Family devastated after baby’s death, parents arrested for drugs
A 1-year-old girl has died, and her parents are now facing drug possession charges after authorities say fentanyl was found dangerously close to the child’s crib. Her uncle said he called police after he found her in distress early Thursday morning.
12 Massive Secondhand Stores In Florida That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Searching for incredible secondhand shops in Florida?. These 12 huge thrift stores offer amazing deals and one-of-a-kind treasures for every bargain hunter!. 1. American Thrift Store (Hollywood) Wow, this place is enormous!. Walking into American Thrift Store feels like entering a retail wonderland where everything...
Jacksonville Housing Authority to outsource dozens of jobs amid major move
Action News Jax has learned the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) is making a significant change that will outsource dozens of critical local jobs. The JHA Board voted Friday to shift its entire Housing Choice Voucher program, a major change in operations. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. Action News...
Total Wine & More building-out in River City Marketplace
Total Wine & More is approved to build-out in the OfficeMax that closed March 22 in River City Marketplace in North Jacksonville. The city issued a permit June 26 for Retail Contractors of Puerto Rico Inc. of Marine City, Michigan, to renovate the 20,067-square-foot store at 13275 City Square Drive at a project cost...
