Witnesses in Duval Death Row case say they were coached by detective to lie
Attorneys for a man scheduled to be executed in July for a 1993 double homicide claim in a new appeal that two witnesses lied on the witness stand – and that they were induced to do so by a Jacksonville detective with ties to a different controversial case. The...
Specialty Retailers Find Opportunity With North Florida’s Growing Asian Population
Driven by strong retail investments, North Florida’s grocery market is experiencing considerable change. In a reflection of the region’s robust economy and appeal to business, areas such as Jacksonville and the state capital of Tallahassee in the Panhandle are outperforming many parts of the country. A cost of living...
Jacksonville Sheriff leads Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk on Saturday
Sheriff T.K. Waters and District 3 Commander Petena Tillman will lead a Neighborhood Crime Prevention Walk in Jacksonville on Saturday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m.
City denies permits to host Duval Day, cites overcrowding, illegal parking, lack of security
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval Day block party organizers said they’re hitting roadblocks trying to host it off Myrtle Avenue, where it all began. Mr. Manns, one of the event’s original organizers and Lil Duval’s best friend, said he received an email from the city denying their permit to host Duval Day on North Main...
Group rescues 25 missing, endangered Florida children with help from Tebow Foundation
PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials with a national agency said they rescued more than two dozen missing and endangered children during an operation in Northeast Florida, including parts of our coverage area, in a press release Thursday. The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) said as of Wednesday night, 25...
Charles Faggart’s mother claims his autopsy report lists cause of death as ‘unable to...
The State Attorney’s Office confirmed with Action News Jax last week that they had received a copy of Charles Faggart's completed autopsy report. Faggart's mother said SAO told her it listed his cause of death as "unable to determine," which officials would neither confirm nor deny to Action News Jax.
City officials sound off about ‘uninformed study’ calling Jacksonville the country’s most boring city
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One study that ranked Jacksonville the most boring city in the entire United States has residents, city officials and visitors all defending — or agreeing — with the finding. The FinanceBuzz study, an auto insurance company, listed the River City, known as the Bold...
Chick-fil-A in Clay County, FL, cited for roach and flying insect violations
Chick-fil-A Middleburg at 1710 Blanding Boulevard was cited for two violations during a June 10 complaint inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The Clay County, FL, restaurant received notable infractions related to pest control issues that prompted an administrative complaint...
Air traffic controllers in Florida briefly lost radar after fiber optic line was cut
Aviation Safety 2008 AP Air traffic controllers in Florida briefly lost their radar Friday after a fiber optic line was cut, but the outage didn't lead to disruptions like what happened after similar outages around the Newark , New Jersey , airport this spring. Controllers were able to continue directing planes...
Discover a Highway Where Bridges Dance Over Turquoise Waters to Key West
Picture yourself cruising with the windows down, the salty breeze tangling your hair as turquoise waters stretch endlessly on both sides. Welcome to the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile marvel of U.S. Route 1 that leaps across 42 bridges from Key Largo to Key West, Florida, often called the “Highway that Goes to Sea.” This isn’t just a road—it’s a sun-soaked adventure through the Florida Keys, where every mile marker unveils coral reefs, quirky pit stops, and views that make your heart skip a beat. Whether you’re chasing sunsets or dreaming of snorkeling in an underwater paradise, this iconic drive delivers a slice of tropical magic you won’t soon forget.
