Jacksonville FL

For the last three years, Mallorie Berger has been on a research mission to discover all 20,000 men who served as Montford Point Marines during World War II. That inspiration began after she discovered that her own grandfather — Maurice L. Burns, Sr. — was also a member of that historic unit.

A major crash on I-295 West South in Duval County has blocked all lanes on the ramp from Duval Road.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on Blanding Blvd. Friday night, near the Duval and Clay County line. At one point, all lanes were blocked. As of 9:50 p.m., all lanes were back open. According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, one adult was...

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is a small pocket of history tucked into a north Florida pine forest about halfway between Jacksonville and Lake City. It preserves the site of the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida, a four-hour clash in February 1864 that left the forest floor littered with...

The Jacksonville Humane Society is warning the public about two ways scammers are targeting animal lovers.

University Boulevard South is closed between Beach Boulevard and St. Cecilia until further notice, says JSO.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida – Wind-driven showers sweep across northeast Florida this morning, tapping on windows and darkening highways as the new year’s first active weather pattern moves through. Palm fronds sway, puddles...

A convicted felon, 39-year-old Jules Miller, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony drug trafficking charges, after a drug investigation, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO)

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Billy Pitman, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million prize from the $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game. The North Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $638,100. The Duval County winner purchased his winning ticket from...

For the last 15 years, Maxwell Houser has continued to deepen his love for motorcycle riding, but after nearly losing his life in a motorcycle crash on I-95 on Monday, Houser may hang up his helmet.