First Female Eagle Scout Honored in Nassau County
It was a moment of pride and history this weekend as community members gathered for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony celebrating a truly remarkable achievement. The ceremony honored Miley Meredith, who made history as the first female Eagle Scout in Nassau County. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout represents the...
Crash causes major backups on I-95 North at Florida-Georgia line
Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-95 North near the St. Marys River Thursday evening. As of 6:30 p.m., two left lanes were blocked, causing heavy backups into Nassau County. As of 8 p.m., the crash appeared to have been cleared, according to the Georgia Department...
After starting his career at 74, Jacksonville poker dealer marks 90th birthday
Charles Mizrahi, a poker dealer at bestbet Jacksonville, recently celebrated his 90th birthday! Mizrahi has been with the company for 16 years after starting his career as a dealer at age 74.
Parents of woman killed at Jacksonville daycare speak out nearly a year later
For the first time since their daughter was shot and killed at a northwest Jacksonville daycare, the parents of Christina Smith are speaking publicly about their loss, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and their fight to keep her children together.
Person arrested after threatening to carry out school shooting at Mandarin High, DCPS says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One person has been arrested for making a threat on social media Thursday night to carry out a school shooting at Mandarin High, Duval County Public Schools announced Friday morning. Officials said there is no longer a threat to the campus. DCPS was reportedly alerted to...
Cheapest gas stations in Jacksonville
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Teen who ended ‘horrific attack’ on family honored for bravery
On Sept. 15, 2025, a 16-year-old boy exemplified pure bravery and courage in stopping the savagery that besieged his Middleburg home . On Feb. 4 the Clay County Sheriff's Office presented Vincent Cicone III its first Brave and Courageous Award. "Last year we had a horrible incident in our county. A crazed man...
2 dead, 2 injured after stolen SUV flips in San Marco while speeding away...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two men died, one was critically injured and another person, possibly a teen, was also hurt when an SUV that was speeding away from an attempted traffic stop flipped and crashed into a utility pole early Friday morning in San Marco, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man dies in Mandarin house fire
JFRD announced at a media briefing on Thursday night that a fire at a mobile home in Mandarin left one man dead.
Arrest made following shooting threat at Mandarin High School
“We are thankful to our school police who investigated overnight and were able to make an arrest.” - Duval County Public Schools

















