Culinary Institute of America in ‘preliminary discussions’ about Jacksonville expansion
In addition to the new UF grad school coming to downtown, a prestigious culinary school may also be looking to expand to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Beach Police Seeking Public’s Aid to Identify Suspect in $2,800 Electric Bike Theft
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of stealing an electric Super 73 Z Adventure Series bicycle. The theft occurred outside Nordstrom Rack at 3818 3rd Street South and involved a bike valued at $2,800. Authorities are asking anyone with information...
A change to who reviews challenged books for Duval Schools
The Duval County School Board voted Monday to change its rules for reviewing challenged books that parents or community members flag over potential content violations. Most of the revisions are to the composition of the committee tasked with reviewing any books that potentially violate state law or district policy....
Walmart adding EV chargers at Beach Haven Supercenter
Walmart has been permitted for site work to install electric vehicle chargers at another Supercenter, joining six Supercenters and two Neighborhood Markets in Jacksonville that have been permitted while three more store sites are in review. That totals 12 locations for the EV chargers in Jacksonville at $1.3 million...
Ben & Jerry’s opening in Jacksonville’s historic Five Points district 🍦
Five Points is about to get a little cooler. Ben & Jerry’s is opening a new scoop shop in the former Jane Doe Boutique.
Fugitive accused in woman’s death in Jax Beach motorcycle crash captured in Philadelphia
Robin McAlarney, accused of causing the death of Tara Shaw in a motorcycle crash, has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.
Jacksonville Welcomes Community to Celebrate Grand Opening of Riverfront Plaza with Two-Day Festival of...
Jacksonville's Riverfront Plaza is kicking off its grand opening celebration this Friday, promising a vibrant array of activities sprawling over two days. According to a social media post by JaxParks, the event starts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., and then the newly minted playground opens at 11 a.m. The...
Jamaican woman urges people not to forget about the country as recovery efforts continue
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than a month after Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s western coast, many communities remain without power and running water, leaving residents to cope with primitive conditions as recovery efforts continue. The Category 5 hurricane, which made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, on Oct....
Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in more than 10,000 animals in 2025. First time...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Feral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society in 2025. Near record numbers, in fact. By Nov. 19, JHS had surpassed 10,000 animals taken in this year. According to the organization’s records, that’s the highest number in...
Community holds vigil for ‘Miracle’, Great Dane at center of Jacksonville animal cruelty case
A candlelight vigil was held outside Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) to honor “Miracle,” the name rescuers gave a severely emaciated Great Dane found on the side of a Jacksonville road.

















