Neighbors turn frustration toward city councilwoman after recent shooting at Westside parking lot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There’s more fallout following a weekend quadruple shooting inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot off Edgewood Avenue. Nearby neighbors, some of whom have asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, have said they have repeatedly complained about questionable late-night...
4 teens arrested, accused of ambushing man in his car, exchanging gunfire in Northwest...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four teenagers were arrested after being accused of ambushing a man, demanding he get out of his car and firing shots at him last week in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the teenagers — two 16-year-olds, a 15-year-old and a...
Mixed reaction from city council on city’s incentive offer to keep EverBank downtown
The Special Committee on the Future of Downtown today learned about the city’s incentive package designed to keep EverBank and hundreds of its employees downtown.
Walmart tests ‘next generation’ food concept as new supercenter opens its doors
Walmart announced that the doors had opened on its new Jacksonville Supercenter last week, and with it comes a new fresh food offering that is surprising customers. Walmart opened a “next generation” Supercenter last week, and its debut comes with a rollout of elevated customer experiences, including a new,...
Mercedes-Benz motorcoach dealer opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new national business is investing in Jacksonville. Daimler Coaches North America opened the doors of its brand-new U.S. headquarters on Jacksonville's Westside Tuesday. The company provides luxury motorcoaches and is the exclusive dealer of the Mercedes-Benz Tourrider. At more than 43,000...
Duval County Jury Finds Man Guilty in Armed Robbery
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury has found 45-year-old David Santell Williams guilty of Armed Robbery, Armed Robbery While Wearing a Mask, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Resisting an Officer Without Violence. With the verdict, Williams faces up...
The Gullah Geechee Roots of Jacksonville’s Cuisine
Food has always been at the heart of Gullah Geechee life. This is certainly true in Jacksonville, where foodways are a bridge between land, water, ancestry, and memory. Drawing from West and Central African, Native American, European, and Caribbean traditions, the region’s cuisine tells a story of creativity born...
State investigation into Jacksonville Mayor Deegan’s administration sparks divided city response
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two contentious issues dominated a Jacksonville City Council meeting Tuesday night: a newly announced state investigation into Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration and a long-debated zoning dispute that ended in compromise. Deegan administration subpoenaed. Dozens of supporters gathered outside...
Jacksonville Beach to launch weekly farmers market
The Jax Beach Farmers Market will open on Tuesday at Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion.
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Florida That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Florida that deserve a special trip?. These 9 hidden gems offer mouthwatering food and unforgettable experiences without the fancy frills!. 1. Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish (St. Petersburg) Holy smoked mullet, Batman!. This place is the real deal when it comes to...
