Retired K-9 uncovers buried marijuana stash on beach in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A former police K-9 discovered a stash buried in the sands near Jacksonville. Bodycam video shows officers arriving to a beach where the canine found a giant bale of marijuana. The pooch, who was a drug dog, alerted his owner to the find. The bale...
All gates reopened at Naval Station Mayport, no threat to personnel or installation
NAS JAX, Fla. – All the gates at Naval Station Mayport are reopened, as there is no threat to personnel or the base, officials said. An elderly retired couple authorized to access the base did not understand the gate sentry’s orders and continued driving, triggering the base’s security forces.
Rescued Swimmer Reunites with Jacksonville Beach Officer Who Helped Save His Life
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A 19-year-old man who nearly drowned last month has reunited with the officer who helped save his life, marking an emotional moment for first responders and the community. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department shared that Cpl. LaMont recently met again with Joshua, a Jacksonville resident rescued The post Rescued Swimmer Reunites with Jacksonville Beach Officer Who Helped Save His...
Do’s and Don’ts if ever stung by a Portuguese man o’ war
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – With spring here and summer on the way, a lot more of us are headed to the beach. That also means we’re more likely to run into jellyfish, and sometimes Portuguese man o’ war, in the water or washed up on the sand.
Al’s Yum Yum Opening in Fruit Cove
A new cafe serving ice cream, Italian ice, and more is opening in Fruit Cove!. This week, What Now came across plan review paperwork submitted by Alexander Canni for Al’s Yum Yum, opening at 126 San Jose Blvd in St. Johns. Google Maps places this address in Fruit Cove, matching the address given on the upcoming restaurant’s Instagram page, which promises “hand-scooped ice...
1 person taken to the hospital after car fire causes afternoon delays on JTB...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A car fire in the westbound lanes of Butler Boulevard between Hodges and Kernan boulevards caused backups and traffic delays on Wednesday. According to Florida511, one left lane was currently blocked around 5 p.m. All lanes are now back open. Response crews were on the scene...
Texas Indian Street Food Star Storms St. Johns With 160 Dishes
Texas-born fast-casual concept Desi Chowrastha has officially landed in St. Johns, opening its first Florida location this week at the Shops at Racetrack Road. The new spot blends counter service and live-kitchen stations with an in-house grocery and halal-meat counter, aiming to cater both to long-time South Asian residents and local diners curious about regional Indian specialties. Company...
Burlington snaps up former Joann location and throws doors open to massive 35,367-square-foot store
A POPULAR off-price retailer is opening a new location amid massive expansion plan. Burlington Stores are planning on an impressive 26 new locations in the month of May – one of which is stepping into a massive space previously occupied by a Joann craft store. The new store, located...
Kindergarteners reunite with JRFD crew who rescued them from Zoo Parkway bus crash
San Pablo Elementary kindergarteners visited Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Station 37 on Tuesday for a reunion following a bus accident five weeks ago.
‘Armed barricaded man’ behind Walmart at San Pablo and Atlantic, Jacksonville police say avoid...
There is a heavy police presence near San Pablo Road South and Atlantic Boulevard.
