Jacksonville budget vote happens Tuesday. Mayor Deegan warns of ‘uncharted waters’ if Amendment 3...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s city council votes Tuesday on Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget — a package worth just over $2 billion — and one council member is already pushing to redirect public safety funds to remodel city hall offices. Deegan held her final budget...
Judge tears apart Florida teacher firing following Charlie Kirk post
The state should drop charges, including an allegation of gross immorality, against a Duval County teacher who posted about Charlie Kirk after he was killed, an administrative law judge has recommended. The decision came last week, addressing charges against Hope McMath, who was an advanced placement art history teache
Northeast Florida Aquifer Needs 30 Inches of Rain to Recover
Northeast Florida’s aquifer needs an estimated 30 inches of additional rain as prolonged dry conditions lower groundwater levels and reduce spring flows.
Jacksonville resident hit with unusual $500 JEA bill pushes for change with online petition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville resident who received a $500 JEA bill is urging customers to oppose the utility’s upcoming rate increase. Jason Goodrich, who describes himself as a TikTok creator and community advocate, said he posted about his bill online about two months ago. Other customers responded with compla
12,601 Duval drivers cited since school bus camera program rolled out, $363K collected
School bus cameras in Duval County have generated over $363,000 in fines after the district began enforcing the program in May.
Florida Ex-Con Back In Custody After Deadly Road Dispute
Mark Mulliens A convicted felon released from state prison last year has been charged with...
Nassau County library announces Fernandina Beach Saturday closures beginning Oct. 1, Bryceville branch shutdown
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Many families use their local library as a free resource for books, learning and community programs. Parents in Nassau County say those opportunities could become more difficult to access after the county announced changes to library operations. The Fernandina Beach Branch Library will close on...
Jacksonville Sheriff announces additional leadership changes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced multiple staff appointments and transfers Monday. In a press release, the sheriff’s office announced the additional staff changes are effective immediately:. Alan Parker, currently serving as the Director of Services, will transfer to Director of Patrol an
83-year-old arrested after child exploitation investigation in Middleburg
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An 83-year-old man was arrested Monday after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team served a search warrant at a Middleburg residence, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The warrant was served at a home on Half Moon Circle as part of a child...
Jacksonville Civic Council comes out against Amendment 3 tax cut
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A prominent group of Northeast Florida business leaders and CEOs says it opposes the proposed statewide homestead property tax cut headed to the ballot in November. In a statement released Monday, the Jacksonville Civic Council warned that the...
