Duval elementary school packs donations to send to kids impacted in Jamaica
Students at one Duval elementary school spent this morning getting ready to send toys, school supplies, and other useful items they collected for children in Jamaica.
Man wounded, suspect in custody in domestic shooting on Westside
The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of Thiervy Drive.
New skating rink opens on Jacksonville’s Northside
Planet Skate Roller Rink, located on Lem Turner, brings a family-friendly entertainment option to the area, making the first time in more than 40 years that the Northside has had a skating rink.
VIDEO: Jacksonville officer rescues drowning man in St. Johns River
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Jacksonville police officer saved a drowning man in the St. Johns River on Nov. 23, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said it received a call around midnight about a drowning man in distress being pulled downstream by the current. An officer attempted to throw...
Florida Woman Stabbed By 8-Year-Old Grandchild, Protecting Mother
A woman in Florida called 911 over an incident that turned out to be a family affair. The story ended with the woman’s daughter allegedly stabbing her own grandmother. However, the act was done in order to protect the caller, the child’s own mother. A Caller’s 62-Year-Old Mother...
Burger King Worker Killed While Breaking Up a Fight Between Customers
Tragedy unfolded when a Burger King employee tried to break up a fight between two old friends, only to end up getting shot and killed in the process. According to News 4 Jacksonville, 18-year-old Matthew Jackson was working his Saturday night shift when a 33-year-old man, Ray Cummings Jr., visited ...
Former ambassador discusses remaining obstacles to lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Ukraine weighs a U.S.-imposed peace deal deemed unfavorable to Kyiv, Russia could be ready to challenge NATO again soon after the weapons go silent. No one wants peace more than Ukraine, but not just at any cost, and there are questions about Putin and Russia’s intentions to give up the...
Council approves rezoning for combination vet, dog park and bar; Apna Bazar project sent...
A rezoning request for a mixed-use veterinary office, dog park and bar in Springfield received Jacksonville City Council approval Nov. 25. Ordinance 2025-0674, which passed 17-0, will allow for Springfield Animal Hospital to open at 1636 N. Main St. Council members Jimmy Peluso and Ken Amaro were absent for the vote.
JSO spotlights K9 for milestone moment; Officer’s heroic actions to save a drowning man
K9 Patriot made his 20th find on Monday when he tracked a 9-year-old who had wandered off from his home.
Northside families on edge after BB or pellet gun shots hit cars with children...
The police report confirms the damage “appears like it could have been caused by a pellet gun.”
