Jacksonville’s first driverless public transportation service begins Monday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the launch of the nation’s first public driverless transportation service, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority said people can begin accessing the service on Monday. The Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, otherwise known...
Brentwood residents rally against medical examiner facility after lawsuit filed
BRENTWOOD, Fla. – Chanting and rallying against a medical examiner’s office opening in the Brentwood community rang out in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Jacksonville. A local woman has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville for building a medical examiner’s office in her...
Clay County deputy arrested for inappropriately touching woman
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A Clay County deputy was arrested after he was accused of groping a woman who called the sheriff’s office. Officials said Deputy Ryan Perry was dispatched to a woman’s house after she reported a theft last Wednesday. They also said that when...
Jacksonville Beach PD Crackdown, No Excuses on Impaired Driving This 4th of July
The City of Jacksonville Beach Police Department is taking a no-nonsense approach to impaired driving next Friday. With celebrations high and spirits perhaps higher, the department issued a stark reminder via social media to partygoers considering mixing alcohol and roadways: designate a sober driver or face serious...
Popular Southern-based chain will open 5 new restaurants in July. Here’s where
Louisiana-based chicken finger chain Raising Cane’s is slated to open five new locations across the United States in July. According to USA TODAY, Raising Cane’s is opening in four different states next month, including California, Nevada, Illinois and Florida:. July 1 – 542 W. Riggin Ave., Visalia, California...
Clay County announces July Fourth trash collection changes
Normal collection schedules will resume on Monday, July 8.
Lil Duval’s Duval Day block party finds new home, stirring mixed reactions
After nearly a decade of hosting Duval Day on Myrtle Avenue, the popular block party organized by comedian and rapper Lil Duval is moving to a new location, and not everyone is on board with the change.
‘Support and love’: Riverside Arts Market holds event to close out Pride Month in...
With Pride Month nearing a close, Jacksonville businesses, neighbors, and allies sent it off decked out in their pride gear at the Riverside Arts Market.
Community rallies for dad and two young sons after raging fire guts home: ...
Locals are rallying to support a dad and his two young sons after a fire severely damaged their home last week in Crescent Beach. A GoFundMe campaign started by family friend Kris Pederson aims to help Scott Lanham and his two boys, Owen and Quinn, recover from the blaze that left their home a charred […] The post...
A Jacksonville veteran says she was misled by a for-profit college. She will testify...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Navy veteran is sounding the alarm, warning that veterans could be left defenseless against predatory colleges and lending practices without the Department of Education. Michelle Poitier is testifying at a Department of Education public hearing on Monday. She says she was misled by...