Northside Pharmacy Meltdown, Lem Turner Walgreens Buckles Under Crush Of Closures
On Jacksonville's Northside, the Lem Turner Road Walgreens has turned into a full-on bottleneck. Long lines are stretching through the drive-thru and wrapping inside the store as customers from shuttered locations pour into what has suddenly become the neighborhood's go-to pharmacy. Neighbors say the place is swamped...
Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Gateway Jax on Tuesday unveiled its first residential building in thePearl Square neighborhood it is developing in Jacksonville’s NorthCore. The building, at 515 N. Pearl St., will be called Vandeveer. It will feature 205 apartments above ground-level...
‘It’s just getting ridiculous’: Woman says squatters returned, property manager unresponsive
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman living in one Westside Apartment complex says the squatters have returned. Last week, we showed you the extensive damage done to Wilson Boulevard apartments that residents, like Karen Jennings, say was caused by squatters. Since our first story aired last week, she says the...
Suspect identified morning after deadly shooting at Silverleaf construction site
20-year-old Yovany Lopez Cobo is charged with second-degree murder in the death of one victim and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Fog expected to blanket areas overnight, record highs forecast amid warming trend
Patchy to areas of dense sea fog continue along our beaches. This will expand and move inland this evening and overnight as the wind becomes light. The breezy onshore winds are expected through the upcoming weekend and into next week. This will result in elevated surf and an increasing risk for rip currents this week.
Movies and TV shows casting in Jacksonville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Florida caregiver accused of stealing nearly $100K from elderly patient
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A Jacksonville caregiver has been accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from one of the elderly patients that she was caring for. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office began an investigation back in January 2025 after the victim reported that money was missing from her account. What...
10 Florida Old-School Diners That Still Feel Like A Time Capsule
Florida is home to some of the most charming old-school diners in the country, where the food is hearty, the decor is retro, and the atmosphere takes you straight back in time. These spots have survived decades of change while holding onto the traditions that made them special in the first place.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Life for Violent Armed Robbery at Jacksonville Store
Jacksonville, FL — A Duval County jury has found 28-year-old Stevon Lashion Walker guilty of Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon following a violent robbery at a Jacksonville convenience store. State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced the conviction, which resulted in...
Riverfront Dining Projects Make Progress on Both Sides of the River
Several projects that could finally bring more riverfront dining options to Jacksonville’s North and Southbanks are simultaneously moving forward. A café space is already built in Riverfront Plaza, the planned Friendship Fountain restaurant is in an advanced stage of the design process, and the City is eyeing a large...
