Developer unveils plans for proposed Hard Rock Hotel on Jacksonville riverfront
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A developer unveiled plans Thursday for a 30-story Hard Rock Hotel on Jacksonville’s riverfront, offering a first look at what could replace the long-vacant lot at 500 East Bay St. The proposal was presented during a workshop before the city’s Downtown Development Review Board and...
Thieves Stole 90 Percent of a Jacksonville Artist’s Belongings From His Converted School Bus...
Jacksonville Photographer Returns Home to Find His Bus Burglarized and His Livelihood Gone Darryl Green spent six years turning a […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Pumpkin patches open around the area
118 King St., St. Augustine 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily throughout October. Pumpkin sales begin Oct. 8. Prices are 50 cents to $35. 895 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Happy Haunts brings a pumpkin patch to St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Palm Valley. Oct. 3-31 More information: facebook.com/happyhauntsco.
Domestic abuse killed more people in Duval County last year
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Deaths due to domestic abuse in Duval County rose between 2024 and 2025, according to an annual report presented Thursday. Duval County had 21 homicides related to domestic violence in 2025, versus 19 in 2024, according to the...
Man riding mini bike fatally hit in Northwest Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his 20s riding a mini bike in Northwest Jacksonville was fatally hit Thursday afternoon. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, around 3:45 p.m., the man was riding along Moncrief Road when a driver in a red SUV attempted to turn left onto 45th Street.
Man charged in Jacksonville mother’s 1987 cold case killing to appear in court Thursday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 70-year-old Middleburg man charged with second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault or battery in connection with the 1987 beating death of Jacksonville mother Melissa Ellison will be back in court on Thursday. Gary Glowacz entered a not guilty plea on Aug. 13. Glowacz’s arrest...
Watch live: SpaceX crewed launch lifting off from Florida
After a quiet month for Florida rocket launches, a significant crewed SpaceX rocket launch lifted off from Florida this morning, and it might have been visible from parts of Jacksonville. At 11:10 a.m. ET today, Thursday, Oct. 1, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a crewed mission , with two NASA astronauts, a Canadian
Inmate dies in hospital after being found unresponsive in cell, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who died at a local hospital Thursday after being found unresponsive in his cell.
Law enforcement officers honored for bravery and service in Clay, Nassau and Duval counties
NORTHEAST FLORIDA – Law enforcement officers serving Clay, Nassau and Duval counties were recognized Wednesday for their bravery, sacrifice and dedication to the community during an annual awards ceremony hosted by State Attorney Melissa Nelson of the 4th Judicial Circuit. Awards were presented across several categorie
Exotic pet store owner gets stolen puppy back, but the investigation is still ongoing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The owner of a Jacksonville exotic pet store has one of two stolen animals back in his care. Stephen Brezil, owner of Xtreme Exotics, posted on Facebook Wednesday, sharing that he got his puppy back from the people who stole her. However, he said he was not able to recover a bearded dragon that was
