Here’s when officials say Buckman Bridge construction will end
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some describe closures on the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville as a traffic "nightmare." The bridge on I-295 connects Orange Park and Mandarin and has been undergoing weekend construction for more than a year. "It's already miserable to cross because of traffic and the construction now has...
Open City Architecture Wins Best New Building For Stone Climbing Jacksonville
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (May 6, 2026) – Open City Architecture was awarded the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) Award of Excellence for Best New Building Under $15M for Stone Climbing’s newest facility in Jacksonville, Florida. It was presented to R. Conner Dowling, Open City Architecture; Eric Hires, Stone Climbing; and Edmundo Gonzalez and Ronnie Leinwohl, Urban Partners Construction. The NAIOP Awards of Excellence, presented...
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam using the Sheriff’s name
Beware of a new scam using Sheriff T.K. Waters' name to demand money for alleged court charges.
Ascension St. Vincent’s, PathPoint Health to expand metabolic care
Ascension St. Vincent’s and PathPoint Health, a provider of comprehensive metabolic care, have announced a strategic joint venture to help individuals prevent and manage metabolic conditions, including diabetes and obesity. The center will open in October at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside, offering medical care, exercise and nutritional planning, lifestyle...
Jacksonville couple works to get discounted mobile homes to Brantley County wildfire victims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A Jacksonville couple said they’re working to help families displaced by the Highway 82 wildfire in Brantley County get stable housing again by securing mobile homes at reduced cost and connecting victims with financing options. Michael Fader, a licensed mobile-home dealer and real estate investor,...
Jacksonville families cut back on hobbies, shopping as economist warns high prices might not...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For many Jacksonville families, rising prices at the pump and the grocery store are no longer just frustrating; they are changing everyday decisions. From cutting back on hobbies and shopping trips to reworking monthly budgets, residents across Northeast Florida say the cost of basic necessities is forcing them to rethink how they spend their money.
Closing arguments begin in Julio Foolio murder trial
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Closing arguments in the murder trial of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio are set to begin today. Four men are accused of killing the man whose real name was Charles Jones at a Holiday Inn in Tampa. Surveillance video has been key evidence in the case...
Proposal to limit public hearings, speed up process on zoning deviations headed to Council
A bill that would limit public hearings and take some decision-making on zoning deviations from elected officials with the stated intent of speeding development is set to come under consideration by Jacksonville City Council. Ordinance 2026-0364, introduced by Council member Rory Diamond, allows for the city’s Planning Department to grant...
JSO seeking information after woman seen being put into vehicle on Blanding Blvd. in...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was caught on surveillance video Thursday afternoon picking up a woman and carrying her to a white vehicle in broad daylight on Blanding Boulevard, prompting the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to seek the public’s help in ensuring her safety. On Thursday afternoon, surveillance...
A1A Cidery Sold, Local Favorite Expands Into New Restaurant Space
A major shift is under way in Fernandina Beach as A1A Cidery, a popular craft cidery believed to be the first of its kind in the Jacksonville area when it opened nearly three years ago, has officially been sold — signaling both a transition and new opportunity for a local business.
