Jacksonville FL

Jacksonville’s government watchdog is now circling JEA after sources said the city-owned utility may have skipped billing as much as $100 million in mandatory “additional” capacity fees. The inquiry, confirmed Thursday, lands on top of weeks of public scrutiny over how JEA is run and how it charges customers.

A quiet wait for the bus turned chaotic Thursday when a man in his 40s was grazed by a bullet at a Jacksonville bus stop on University Boulevard near Fort Caroline Road. What started as a confrontation between a person and a small group at the stop escalated into violence, ending with a single shot that clipped one...

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sandbox VR, an “immersive virtual reality experience,” intends to open in St. Johns Town Center between Nordstrom and Dillard’s. The city is reviewing a permit application for Sandbox VR to renovate 4,517 square feet at...

The Jacksonville Urban League said its Thrive Youth Crime Prevention Summit aims to do three things: Educate, Prevent, and Empower.

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and information on area adoption events. The Jacksonville Humane Society will offer $38 adoptions 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 and 8 in honor of Daylight Savings Time, which...

A Clay County student is facing charges after authorities said he brought a loaded 9mm handgun to school. The male student is a senior at Ridgeview High School, a Clay County Sheriff’s Office news release states. The gun was found in the student’s vehicle which was parked on school...

Gas prices are rising across Jacksonville, with some of the highest local prices reaching $3.49 a gallon, slightly above the national average of $3.32.

By Mayor Donna Deegan | As the first woman Mayor of Jacksonville, it is my distinct honor to represent you as we mark Women’s History Month. This month is a time for us to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women throughout history, celebrating their triumphs, acknowledging their struggles, and recognizing...

A fourth-generation family-owned restaurant celebrates a passion for "good honest food well seasoned and done right" as well as a commitment to their Jacksonville heritage and the community. Bold City Wings opens March 9 at 2016 Hendricks Ave. in historic San Marco's central restaurant and retail district, co-owner...

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A Middleburg woman is rebuilding her life after losing her home in a fire two weeks ago. Vivalea Sewell lost everything from clothes, shoes, food, family keepsakes and a pet. Sewell told News4Jax she lived in the mobile home for more than 30 years. For those...