Washington Man Arrested in Nassau County After Nationwide Fraud Scheme Using Fake Checks
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A Washington state man accused of using fraudulent checks and aliases to obtain valuable merchandise from victims across the country has been arrested following an investigation by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. David Gene Ford, 59, of Lacey, Washington, was booked into the Nassau County Jail
3-year-old autistic girl drowns in retention pond, Jacksonville police say
A 3-year-old autistic girl drowned in a retention pond in North Jacksonville on Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville’s Beloved Lobster Roll Spot Serves Its Final Rolls August 25
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is closing its Jacksonville location after nearly two years of service on August 25, 2026. The restaurant team shared the closure announcement on social media. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls to Close After 22 Months. The Annapolis-based seafood joint is well known for serving a...
Wishmakers Ball, emceed by Action News Jax Anchor Chandler Morgan, raises $1.22M for Make-a-Wish
Action News Jacksonville Anchor Chandler Morgan emceed the Wishmaker’s Ball on Saturday, an event that raised a record-breaking $1.22 million for the Make-a-Wish chapter in Jacksonville.
Florida law enforcement agencies point to Flock cameras’ role in solving crimes
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says Flock license plate readers have contributed to solving 15 murders, 17 kidnappings and 172 missing-person cases since 2024. The agency operates 141 fixed and nine mobile readers across Duval County and says it monitors and audits database use. Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler
12 Florida Ice Cream Shops Locals Recommend For A Sweet August Afternoon
Florida in August is relentlessly hot, and the locals have long known that the right ice cream shop makes all the difference. From the panhandle to the Keys, the state is home to an impressive collection of independent shops, beloved parlors, and creative creameries worth seeking out. Some keep things...
Jacksonville rescue dog beats rare fungal disease as owner warns Florida pet owners
"The vet said his prognosis was limited, and that's all I heard."
Jacksonville Roasts Near 94 as Stormy Afternoons Line Up This Week
Jacksonville is starting Sunday clear and sticky, with temperatures climbing toward 94 degrees by afternoon. The heat index could reach 102, while only a few showers or thunderstorms are expected to develop later in the day. Sunday’s Heat Peaks Before A Few Storms. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville...
‘It’s kind of scary’: Early morning shooting shakes ‘pretty calm’ Townsend apartment community
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to reports of a person shot at the Townsend Apartments complex.
Police ask for help locating missing autistic teen last seen near Moncrief Road on...
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a 17-year-old autistic young man who went missing near Moncrief Road overnight.
