13 Arrested, Firearms Recovered During ‘Senior Skip Day’ Operation at Jacksonville Beach
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Thirteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were recovered during a proactive law enforcement operation tied to a planned “Senior Skip Day” gathering, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The operation took place Friday, March 27, 2026, after authorities identified online...
NE Florida Surf Report #1 Monday 7:20 AM
Click Title Below To View Our Latest Video Update On YouTube. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very crowded and it is dangerous. It’s important for surfers to exercise caution in crowded conditions. For beginners, choosing an uncrowded spot will give you the space to make the process of learning a lot more...
On the Downtown horizon: Haskell sign permits in review for Southbank HQ
A new look is coming to the Southbank Downtown horizon. The city is reviewing permit applications for Jacksonville-based Haskell to put up two signs on the 701 San Marco Blvd. tower to replace the logo of Prudential, the previous anchor tenant. Haskell, a global architecture, engineering, construction and consulting...
Lackawanna Power Play: Jacksonville Contractor Super-Sizes HQ To 20,000 Square Feet
One Jacksonville contractor is trading tight quarters for a massive upgrade. Performance Electrical Contracting, a Jacksonville-based electrical and infrastructure contractor, has purchased the former Bernie's Tool & Fastener building in the city's Lackawanna neighborhood and plans to convert it into a far larger...
JEA says about 330 customers in Picketville neighborhood will be affected by boil water...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA told News4JAX that crews have been working since early Monday morning to repair a damaged water main on Old Kings Road. The issue is about a block west of Edgewood Avenue North. While crews work, Old Kings Road will be closed between Wabash Boulevard and...
Benson Boone’s ‘Wanted Man’ tour is heading to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After a massive couple of years for Benson Boone, the pop artist is bringing his talents to Jacksonville's biggest music venue in 2026. Boone announced his new 'Wanted Man' tour on Sunday, featuring a pit stop at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on Tuesday, August 25. It is his only announced...
80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay County
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A World War II Navy sailor whose only known family is in the Jacksonville area is finally beinglaid to rest after being listed as missing in action for more than 80 years. Modern technology — including DNA testing...
Jacksonville faces extreme drought as warm, sunny days continue
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville and areas to our west, including Lake City, are in what’s classified as extreme to exceptional drought conditions. That’s the very highest level, and you honestly can’t get any drier on the drought monitor. I want to stress that we all need...
Duval school police officer accused of student relationship
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A former Duval County School Police officer has beenarrested on several charges, including engaging in a romantic relationship with a student. He had worked on an interim basis at three Jacksonville area high schools, according to a message the district sent to...
‘Crash zone’: Northside neighbors demand action on dangerous curve
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Neighbors on Jacksonville’s Northside say a dangerous curve in their neighborhood has become a crash hotspot, and they’re calling on the city to take action before someone is seriously hurt. Residents along the Palmdale St. stretch say speeding drivers and frequent wrecks have turned...
