Ortega Forest residents join Sheriff Waters, JSO team for crime prevention walk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and other JSO members held a Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk Saturday morning in the Ortega Forest neighborhood. The walk began and ended at John Stockton Elementary School. Several residents were seen joining JSO during the walk throughout the neighborhood....
Best Plants for Jacksonville Florida: Top Picks for Stunning Gardens
If you live in Jacksonville, Florida, you know that the heat and humidity can be tough on many plants. But what if you could fill your garden with beautiful, vibrant plants that actually thrive in this climate?. Imagine having a lush, colorful yard that stands strong through the hottest days...
Jacksonville Firefighters Racine and Schwerdtfeger Triumph in Grueling Rookie Exam at Station 21
Jacksonville's newest firefighters have just cleared a significant hurdle; Firefighters Racine and Schwerdtfeger have passed their 7-month rookie examination, a test that pushes the boundaries of their training with intensive drills and high-pressure scenarios. The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department announced on...
Florida Deputy’s Heartening Interaction with Young Admirer Builds Community Bridges
In a world inundated with stories of misunderstandings and often times, tension between law enforcement and civilians, a narrative from Florida stands out for its heartwarming simplicity. A social media post from the Clay County Sheriff's Office, gives account of an interaction between Deputy Baumgartner and a young...
Jacksonville’s McCoys Creek Revitalization Project Set to Reduce Flooding and Enhance Local Ecology
Residents in Jacksonville's Mixon Town area are set to see a significant reduction in flooding thanks to a notable environmental refurbishment project. The City of Jacksonville confirmed earlier this month that it has partnered with Groundwork Jacksonville to reopen McCoys Creek to the St. Johns River. According to a...
Atlantic Beach residents question city’s effectiveness in enforcing ordinance that bans short-term rentals
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Neighbors in Atlantic Beach say short-term rentals are slipping through the cracks despite a city ordinance banning rentals under 90 days in residential areas. Several online listings in the area are raising new questions about enforcement and what’s being done to protect the community’s quiet...
Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Arlington Hills, Over 140 Grams of Cocaine...
Jacksonville, FL – Benjamin Crawford, 43, has been arrested after a major drug bust in Arlington Hills, where authorities seized nearly 150 grams of cocaine, along with other illicit substances. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest following a lengthy investigation into drug activity in the...
TRAFFIC UPDATE: All lanes reopen on I-95 after crash on Fuller Warren Bridge
The incident happened on Saturday at around 9:18 a.m.
Pet Adoption Festival brings hundreds of pets to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s Animal Care & Protective Services team is gearing up for the city’s big Pet Adoption Festival this weekend. The event will be at the Prime Osborne Convention Center downtown, and it will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26.
City of Jacksonville attorneys reviewing whether local CEO violated policy
Action News Jax Ben Becker has learned that Jacksonville’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is now reviewing whether a local nonprofit CEO followed city policy.
