After 4 years, News4Jax ‘Morning Show’ anchor announces plans to leave
Another familiar face is set to depart from Jacksonville’s airwaves. After four years on News4Jax’s “The Morning Show,” traffic anchor/reporter Amanda DeVoe is leaving the popular morning news program. “I have some bittersweet news to share,” DeVoe shared in a March 9 social media post . “This week will be my final...
Two Arrested After ATM Vandalized and Stolen UTV Burned Ahead of Strawberry Festival
Floral City, FL — Two suspects were arrested after Citrus County detectives uncovered a series of crimes connected to a vandalized ATM and a stolen vehicle just hours before the Floral City Strawberry Festival. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said detectives responded early Friday morning, March 6, to Floral Park ...
Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond, performs CPR, sheriff’s office says
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being credited with saving a young child who was struggling in a retention pond behind his home while he was off duty. On Feb. 18, Deputy Tyler Hohman heard screams and looked toward the pond, where he...
Saucy Shake-Up: KFC Spinoff Takes Over Two Jacksonville Spots
Saucy! By KFC is bringing its chicken-tenders-and-sauces act to the Jacksonville area this spring, taking over a pair of former PDQ restaurants that are getting fresh lives under the KFC umbrella. The first Saucy! By KFC is scheduled to open March 23 in the Town Center area of Jacksonville, with...
Another popular downtown business prepares to shut down, raising vacancy, development concerns about the...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two well-known restaurants in downtown Jacksonville are preparing to close, renewing concerns about vacancies and foot traffic in the city’s urban core as local leaders push for more downtown development. Bellwether announced in a Facebook post that it would close at the end of March...
Strong Thunderstorm, Hail, Gusty Winds For North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a weather alert for Northeast Florida and southeast Georgia on Sunday, March 8, 2026, due to the potential for isolated strong thunderstorms. Thunderstorm activity is expected to develop in scattered areas as the Gulf and Atlantic sea...
Woman Charged in Jacksonville Beach Shooting That Left Neighborhood Riddled With Gunfire
Jacksonville Beach, FL — A woman has been charged months after a shooting that sent dozens of rounds into a Jacksonville Beach neighborhood, striking multiple properties and vehicles. According to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, officers responded on November 16, 2025, at approximately 8:49 p.m. to reports...
Jacksonville restaurant known for healthy menu options closes abruptly
After two years, a Jacksonville restaurant closed abruptly as its owner plans to focus on its original Ponte Vedra Beach dining spot. McFlamingo shut its doors permanently on March 8 at 13799 Beach Blvd., Suite 1, in the Hodges Plaza Outparcel shopping center on the Southside, owner Erik Osol confirmed to the...
Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for...
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – St. Johns County commissioners are considering a plan that would create two new public beach access points in Ponte Vedra Beach. Many in the community are thrilled at the prospect, saying they have waited decades for something like this. But some who already have homes in the area are...
These 11 No-Frills Diners in Florida Serve Homestyle Food Worth the Drive
Florida is packed with flashy restaurants and tourist traps, but the real magic happens at the humble diners tucked along side streets and small towns. These spots skip the fancy decor and focus on what truly matters — big portions, honest flavors, and food that feels like home. From...

















