Sources: JTA planning sweeping layoffs, major project changes, funding shift due to financial issues
Action News Jax has learned that the Jacksonville Transportation Authority is prepared to take drastic action to get out of a financial hole, including widespread layoffs to address mounting financial troubles.
Florida gas prices climb as drivers feel the pinch at the pump
Gas prices are rising across Florida, putting more pressure on drivers as the average price of fuel reaches its highest level since May.
Jacksonville’s First Wing-Eating Contest Brings Bumblefoot’s Hot Sauce to Myrtle Avenue
Jacksonville is getting its first-ever wing-eating contest and hot-sauce challenge, and organizers are promising more than just heat on a plate. The event is set for Myrtle Avenue Brewing in the city's Railyard District, combining a food showdown with live music talk and a market of local makers. Jacksonville Fun,...
Trade Up: Jacksonville metal company builds on 81 years of family history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For more than eight decades, Berman Brothers has been part of Jacksonville’s business community. The family-owned and operated metal service center began after World War II, when brothers Milton and Harry Berman, who had been stationed in Jacksonville during their military service, decided to stay
Crash cleared after accident on Hart Bridge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A crash was causing backups in the westbound lanes of Jacksonville’s Hart bridge Wednesday afternoon. As of 3:40 p.m., the right lane was blocked. Drivers were urged to slow down and move over or seek an alternate route. As of 4:50 p.m., the scene was...
Repeated crashes along US-17 in Jacksonville prompt homeowners to protect their properties
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A stretch of U.S. 17 just south of the Edgewood Avenue overpass continues to raise concerns for homeowners after another vehicle crashed into a property last week. Jerry Reese said the crash destroyed his fence and knocked down a light pole outside the home he rents.
Around Town: Jacksonville Fun, Eats, and Events is bringing the heat
Jacksonville Fun, Eats and Events is hosting its first-ever Wing Eating Contest and Hot Sauce Challenge on Saturday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue Brewing. The event will bring the community together for a lively meetup featuring wings, a local craft market, and a special meet-and-greet with rock musician
I-95 Crash Near Butler Blvd Snarls Jacksonville Traffic, Injures Driver
Three southbound lanes of I-95 near Butler Boulevard slammed shut Tuesday evening after a crash, injuring at least one person and choking off traffic through one of Jacksonville's busiest interchanges. Crews worked to clear the scene. According to News4JAX, the crash involved injuries, but the number of vehicles involv
Jacksonville resident raises concerns about Calloway Cove apartment conditions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Calloway Cove resident says part of her apartment ceiling fell while she was sleeping, raising new questions about conditions at the Jacksonville complex. Jessica Dozier said the ceiling collapse was not the first problem she had experienced in her apartment. She also described damage around...
“P.L.A.A.Y.”ing a visit to Andrew Jackson High School
The Partnership for Child Health’s PLAAY program—short for Preventing Long-Term Anger and Aggression in Youth—helps Northeast Florida young people build practical skills for managing emotions, navigating conflict, and making positive choices. Designed primarily for Black and Brown youth ages 10 to 17, the culturally re
