One Of Jacksonville’s Oldest Donut Shops Still Sells Out The Old-Fashioned Way
Tucked along University Boulevard North in Jacksonville, Florida, the Donut Shoppe has been winning hearts one glazed ring at a time for decades. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,900 happy customers, this family-owned gem keeps selling out every single morning the old-fashioned way — by making donuts so good, peopl
Restaurant owner launches GoFundMe after fire leaves Southside business “beyond repair”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The owner of Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser after a fire he said was caused by an electrical issue left the Jacksonville restaurant beyond repair. Johnathan Streeter wrote that he noticed a burning smell at the restaurant, located on Crane Ave., around 4...
Northside Traffic Stop Turns Fatal As Wanted Man Shoots Himself, Police Say
A late-night traffic stop on Jacksonville's Northside ended in tragedy Friday when a man wanted on an out-of-county attempted murder warrant died from what investigators say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers pulled the vehicle over just after 9:45 p.m. near New Berlin Road and S
Florida Couple Arrested After 5 Children Found Severely Malnourished, Child Claims They Were Told...
Hershey, Pennsylvania — A disturbing child neglect investigation out of Florida has led to the arrest of a couple accused of failing to provide adequate food and care to five children, despite investigators finding a kitchen reportedly stocked with nutritious groceries. Authorities say the case came to light after one
3-vehicle crash on Edgewood Avenue kills two teens, hospitalizes 2 others: JSO
Two teenage boys were killed Saturday in a multi-vehicle crash on Edgewood Avenue West, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home
Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and animal welfare-related news. The Jacksonville Humane Society is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation's nationwide Empty the Shelters adoption event, which runs throug
JSO: Suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound during traffic stop
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man wanted on an out-of-county attempted murder warrant died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop late Friday night, JSO announced on Saturday. Just after 9:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of New Berlin Road...
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office SWAT team rescued a 13-year-old girl from a Philips Highway motel after she was kidnapped from Georgia. Officers arrested two suspects after one of them crashed into the motel while trying to run from law enforcement, according to JSO. The FBI and Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Remembrances planned for Jacksonville DJ & promoter Billy ‘Bigga Rankin’ Plummer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The family of Billy “Bigga Rankin” Plummer has announced plans for a celebration of life for the DJ and promoter known as a godfather of Southern hip-hop. Plummer, who helped promote and amplify the careers of Southern rappers including Plies, Rick Ross, T.I., Jeezy,...
All Wet Sports Sunk As Jax Fish Camp Moves In On Creekfront
After 24 years introducing Jacksonville to kayaking, windsurfing and paddleboarding, All Wet Sports is closing its Beach Boulevard store, owner Andy Fraden confirmed. The shop at 8550 Beach Blvd. will be torn down to make room for parking for the planned Pottsburg Creek Fish Camp, Fraden said, and everything in the sto
