2 brothers thriving in Jacksonville a decade after adoption, aided by Dave Thomas Foundation...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two brothers have thrived in Jacksonville for more than a decade after being adopted together. One foundation helped make that a reality. Dawson and Dalton are inseparable and living with their forever family. They were adopted 10 years ago by Robbin and Steve Brydges when the...
Big Jake’s BBQ Targeting May Debut in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Big Jake’s BBQ to open in the former Mr. K’s BBQ Space is targeting a May 1 at 4906 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32208, owner Robert Rukab told Business Debut. The new concept from Rukab and his partner Zee will bring a fast-casual barbecue operation with a drive-thru to a location long known for...
Jacksonville Man Robbed Restaurants, Discharged Sawed-Off Rifle
A Jacksonville man robbed two restaurants and discharged a sawed-off rifle during the crime. The post Jacksonville Man Robbed Restaurants, Discharged Sawed-Off Rifle appeared first on West Orlando News .
‘We’ve got to stand up’: No Kings protest marches through downtown Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The third iteration of No Kings rallies led to protests in the downtowns of cities across the country. That includes Jacksonville, where a group marched a little over a mile from the Friendship Fountain to the Duval County Courthouse. The march was a little more taxing...
JSO: Man shot after argument outside Beach Boulevard sports bar
A man in his 30s was shot early this morning after an argument outside a Jacksonville sports bar, JSO says.
Candlelight vigil in Keystone Beach honors JFRD engineer who died in car crash
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A candlelight vigil was held Saturday evening at Keystone Beach for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer who died in a car crash. Colton R. Tibbetts, 23, joined the agency three years ago and in November, was promoted to engineer at just 22 years old.
Jax Westside Hammer Killing Heads To Sentencing In Chilling Note Case
A Jacksonville woman who told police she was groomed from childhood by a man she later admitted killing is set to learn her punishment Friday. The victim, identified in public records as 41-year-old Waduta Woodley, was found dead in the breezeway of a Westside apartment building in July 2025 with a handwritten note...
Brush fire reported in Nassau County
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla — Nassau County Emergency Management has reported an active brush fire near Callahan Friday afternoon. According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire is located along Blossom Lane. Officials have not yet released its size. In a Facebook post, Nassau EM said emergency responders are currently...
Body Cam Footage: Jacksonville ‘teen takeover’ broken up by police at city park after...
Jacksonville Sheriff's officers break up fights at a "teen takeover" event at the city's Blue Cypress Park.
Together Eastside Coalition Inc raises concerns as half of Mayor’s appointments work for Lift...
Members of Together Eastside Coalition Inc are raising concerns about the nominees selected to serve on the new committee that will be in charge of disbursing $40 million in the Eastside as part of the Community Benefits Agreement.

















