Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Mubarak Dahiru, second left, and friends who survived while in detention by NSCDC officials are photographed in Minna, Nigeria, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Afolabi Sotunde) If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801. At WJXT, we are commi
Steamy Jacksonville Sunday Set for Afternoon Storms, Cooler Week on Deck
Jacksonville is starting Sunday under mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the upper 70s and a steamy afternoon ahead. Highs should reach about 87 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become more likely during the afternoon. The rain may offer some relief, but it will not exactly cancel summer. The National...
Sheriff T.K. Waters announces Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey’s retirement
“After nearly 32 years with the department, the Undersheriff is retiring this week,” Sheriff Waters said.
Breezy week ahead as offshore low strengthens
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tonight will be partly cloudy and warm with temperatures in the 70s. Monday will feature a partly to mostly cloudy sky with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Make sure to keep an eye to the sky and storms could develop rapidly. Activity will eventually...
First Alert Weather: Summer for a few more days
Localized heavy rain brought some neighborhoods 1-2″ of rain. St. Johns and Clay Counties saw the heaviest rain. Storms have pushed west of I-75 as we watch for isolated showers to stream back onshore.
Grand Restaurant Planned at Former Fushimi Site in Jacksonville
A new restaurant called Grand Restaurant is planned to take over the former Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet space in Jacksonville. The project first surfaced through local social media chatter, according to WhatNow. That outlet reported it was unable to connect with ownership before publication for comment or additional
Two escape boat fire near Talbot Island without injury on Saturday
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit responded to a boat fire near Talbot Island after two occupants aboard the vessel called 911 to report the fire.
San Jose Boulevard ramp to I-295 North to close overnight Monday and Tuesday, FDOT...
During installation of pavement markings on I-295 North, the ramp from San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13) to I-295 North will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 and Tuesday, Sept. 22.
St. Johns sheriff lauds success of compliant LPR cameras in nabbing a felon wanted...
St. Johns County Sheriff’s deputies tracked a man wanted for theft using license plate reader cameras - and it all ended in harrowing arrest that police credited to compliant use of the unpopular technology.
How a Las Vegas Love Story Became a LOCAL Burger Institution in Jacksonville, FL
12740 Atlantic Blvd Ste 105 Jacksonville, FL 32225. Open Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–9:30 PM. Some burger joints serve food, but Epik Burger serves stories stacked high on a buttery bun. Behind the counter is a love story that began in the neon...
