Jacksonville FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — The mother of a 23-year-old man beaten by Jacksonville officers says the incident reflects a longstanding pattern of excessive force in the department. According to Action News Jax, Bianca Gordon, mother of Dasaun Williams, is speaking out after footage showed officers with the...

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida unveiled a limited-edition line of America250 commemorative cans Thursday at its Jacksonville manufacturing facility.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office welcomed 39 new police officers, graduating one of the largest classes in agency history.

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A brush fire that prompted temporary evacuations in a Nassau County neighborhood Saturday is now 98% contained, officials said, after firefighters and forestry crews spent hours working to stop the flames from spreading near homes in the Fernandina Beach area. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County schools are set to lose $3.2 million from a state fund that pays for Advanced Placement, IB and similar programs — money that helps students save on college costs and keeps those classes running. School Board Member Cindy Pearson raised the alarm in...

K9 Bear officially retired from the Jacksonville Beach Police Department following nearly eight years of service.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced that Bacall, its female wreathed hornbill, is nesting and has invited the community to follow along through a livestream of the nest!

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening in Jacksonville!. Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section. Status: Targeting a May 1 opening. What to expect: Fast-casual barbecue spot with a drive-thru and limited indoor seating. The focus is on quick service and takeout.

A North Texas police department is warning families about so‑called “teen takeovers,” a nationwide trend where large groups of teenagers swarm businesses or public areas, sometimes leading to fights and property damage. Recent incidents in Florida, Chicago and Jacksonville show teens running over cars, brawling and...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Firefighters are working to put out a wildfire that stretches from North Central Florida into Georgia. The 2,700-acre Sargent Fire started in northern Baker County on Thursday. It has since grown, spreading into Columbia County and into Georgia. The wildfire is about 50% contained....