Digital Deception: Rhode Island Man Faces 85 Years After Multi-State Lure Of Florida Child
A Rhode Island man is behind bars and facing nearly a century in prison after a cross-country investigation revealed a predatory scheme hidden behind popular gaming platforms. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 29-year-old Justin Adkins on Monday, following a collaborative effort between Florida...
2 Jacksonville Popeyes locations abruptly close with bankruptcy filing
Two longtime neighborhood Jacksonville locations of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen closed abruptly as the restaurant brand's major South Florida franchise owner seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid a reorganization. The restaurants, at 1833 Kings Road near Edward Waters University and at 649 S. McDuff Ave. off...
NEEDTOBREATHE reflects on 20 years together ahead of Jacksonville stop
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After two decades as a band, NEEDTOBREATHE says the feeling of walking into a studio or stepping onto a stage hasn’t faded — it has deepened. “It hits a little differently now,” Josh Lovelace explained ahead of their upcoming Jacksonville show. “We feel very appreciative that we still have the...
Wildfire threat remains elevated amid ongoing drought
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy and cold with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. High pressure will remain in control early this week which means we will see sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Highs each day will be in the 70s with overnight lows, for the most part in the 40s and 50s.
Florida February Weather Alert Today: Fog This Morning, 70s by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida greets the morning wrapped in low fog that softens streetlights and blurs headlights.Moist air hangs close to the ground across Jacksonville, slowing visibility before sunrise. According to the...
Jacksonville man dies in single-vehicle crash on I-95
The wreck occurred at about 7:44 p.m. Sunday near mile marker 307 in St. Johns County.
Book explores Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
The Jaxson is pleased to announce that one of our co-owners and editors is publishing a new book. Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage, a collaboration between local urban planners and historians Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke, will be released by Arcadia Publishing on April 28, 2026. Jacksonville, Florida’s Gullah...
Mayor Donna Deegan responds to airport hologram criticism, gun registry probe tensions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan addressed recent controversies during her appearance on This Week In Jacksonville, including criticism over a hologram display at Jacksonville International Airport and tensions with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier regarding a gun registry probe at City...
One dead, another injured after UTV with six occupants crashes into vehicle in Arlington...
The wreck occurred at about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 8400 block of Fort Caroline Road.
1 killed when side-by-side carrying 6 adults flips on Fort Caroline Road after colliding...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man died Sunday night after the side-by-side he was riding in hit an SUV on Fort Caroline Road and flipped, ejecting all six adults, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. JSO Sgt. Rob Hungerford with the Traffic Homicide Unit said the crash was reported around...
