Glass manufacturer could bring 1,000 jobs to Nassau County
A glass manufacturer is considering Nassau County for a new plant that could bring 1,000 jobs to the area. Sherri Mitchell, executive director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board, said Aug. 14 that the manufacturer is working through a third-party site selection evaluator to keep its identity, base of...
Fernandina Beach responds to grocery access needs with twice-weekly free shuttle service to Yulee’s...
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Fernandina Beach residents will have a new option for buying groceries starting Monday. The City of Fernandina Beach announced a “Grocery Getter” shuttle will be providing services for local residents twice a week, providing free rides to and from the Winn-Dixie Marketplace in Yulee.
High-Speed Chase on I-95 Ends in Arrest After Reckless Driving, Attempted Collisions
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — On August 6, 2025, deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on I-95 and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Fallyn Jade Zerbe, fled while driving recklessly and attempted to collide with patrol vehicles and civilians The post...
Orange Park Police Seek Help to Locate Owners of Dog Found with Severe Mange
The Orange Park Police Department has taken to social media in a bid to find the owners of a dog recently discovered on the streets. The pup, whose photo appears on the department's official Facebook page, was found in the 1200 block of Park Avenue, according to a post published on Saturday. Suffering from a severe...
Florida Officer Cleared After Punching William McNeil Jr. During Traffic Stop | WATCH
*On February 19, 2025, 22-year-old college student William McNeil Jr. was pulled over in Jacksonville, Florida. Officer D. Bowers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office stopped McNeil for alleged traffic violations, including driving without headlights during bad weather and not wearing a seatbelt. The stop occurred...
Volunteer with ACPS launches #904Challenge to get more animals adopted from overcrowded shelter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local animal shelter volunteer is turning to the internet and creating the #904Challenge to get more eyes on their shelter animals. Tessa Bullock, a volunteer with Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville, launched the initiative on Sunday. The goal is to create social media...
Toys, Tinsel and Tiny Miracles: Christmas in July returns to Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Summer may have been in full swing outside, but within the walls of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, July had a decidedly more festive flair last month as the hospital celebrated Christmas in July. This annual toy and donation drive, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, returns every summer for the full...
Riding out a hurricane: Film captures the quiet chaos of life during a Florida...
Floridians know that all-too-familiar eerie calm before a hurricane hits, the chaotic stillness amid uncertainty —even if life seems to move on. That's where "No Sleep Till" lives. The new Florida-made film is about everyday people chasing personal dreams as others evacuate ahead of a looming storm. That moment...
This Unassuming Seafood Market In Florida Serves Up The Best Hush Puppies You’ll Ever...
In a state where seafood restaurants are as common as palm trees, Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant in Atlantic Beach stands out not just for its impossibly fresh catch, but for golden-brown orbs of cornmeal perfection that might make you forget about the fish altogether. The humble hush puppy – often...
Duval County students invited to create videos on river protection in new contest
St. Johns Riverkeeper has launched the River Reels: Trash Talk Video Contest for middle and high school students in Duval County, encouraging them to create videos that raise awareness about trash impacts.