Jacksonville councilman holding virtual meeting on traffic-calming project
Councilman Johnson, District 14, will host a community meeting via Microsoft Teams at 6 p.m. Monday.
Orange Park Police Share Crucial Steps for Handling Accidental 911 Calls
The Orange Park Police Department recently shared important guidance on handling accidental 911 calls. Their social media post provides clear, step-by-step instructions for quickly resolving unintended calls and communicating effectively with emergency dispatchers. According to their Facebook post, the Orange Park...
‘Why aren’t we involved?’ Jacksonville leaders discuss ways to save neighborhood schools
Two Jacksonville City Council members met with Duval County School Board members to discuss how the city and the district can collaborate to prevent further neighborhood school closures.
Jacksonville, FL Freeze Warning Monday: Temps Drop to 24°, Wind Chills Near 14°
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jacksonville, FL – A rare and dangerous cold snap is gripping northeast Florida and southeast Georgia early Monday, prompting Freeze Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories across the region, including the...
Jacksonville is 2nd-deadliest U.S. city for pedestrians, new study says
A 2025 analysis of 36 major U.S. cities highlights which areas are safest and most dangerous for pedestrians. Cities with better walkability, lower pedestrian fatalities, and pedestrian-focused design rank higher, while car-dependent cities, especially in the South and Southwest, have higher fatality rates. Safety...
JTA drops fares on buses and autonomous shuttles
Starting today, rides on the NAVI will be free (again). The autonomous shuttles that run on Downtown Jax’s Bay Street initially offered free rides, but the cost went up to $1.75 in October.
Thousands of kids smile big at 26th Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Prime Osborn Convention Center was filled with excitement Saturday morning as thousands of children poured in for the 26th Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville. Mayor Donna Deegan opened the event by cutting the ribbon on a bow-wrapped door. The line to get into the...
Because of Winn-Dixie, Florida man bags $1 million with scratch-off win
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man has one million reasons to smile. The Florida Lottery announced on Friday that Billy Pitman, 61, claimed the $1 million prize from the popular $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game. Lottery officials said that the Jacksonville-resident bought his winning ticket...
13 Best Family-Run Sandwich Shops In Florida That Locals Swear Are Secret Standouts
Florida’s tourism might get all the headlines, but its biggest flavor wins come from the family-owned sandwich shops that locals swear by. These hidden gems have been perfecting their craft for decades, serving up mile-high subs, loaded hoagies, and mouthwatering creations that keep communities coming back generation...
City of Jacksonville launches 2025 Get Covered Jax! campaign to expand health coverage
The City of Jacksonville has launched its 2025 Get Covered Jax! campaign to assist residents without health insurance in obtaining coverage.
