‘Schools of Hope’ charter operators can use public school buildings, rent-free
A unanimous vote on charter schools by the state Board of Education last week could hinder Duval Schools’ efforts to save money through closing under-enrolled schools. Districts must now let certain charter schools — termed “Schools of Hope” — move into vacant or underutilized district buildings for free — and in...
End of an Era: Jenkins Barbeque officially puts smokers to rest on Tuesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jenkins Quality Barbecue officially closes its doors on Tuesday, leaving behind years of cherished memories and fulfilled appetites. The beloved barbecue joint announced at the beginning of the month that it was closing all locations after 68 years. Since then, customers have flooded the...
Florida lawmakers to consider bill making it easier for places of worship to hire...
A recent mass shooting and arson at a Michigan church has places of worship on alert. A proposed bill in Florida would waive several licensing and training requirements for people wishing to provide them with armed security.
Wrongfully Arrested Dad Misses Birth of Baby Girl Over ‘Sloppy Investigation’
Fox 35 Orlando/Youtube A Florida man missed his daughter’s birth after police wrongfully arrested him in a case of mistaken identity. Samuel Vasquez, 29, was detained Sept. 12 in Duval County and faced charges including assault, burglary, criminal mischief, grand theft, and cruelty to animals, according to Fox 35...
Jacksonville man arrested after shooting woman in the face, JSO says
Police say he shot a woman at a local hotel earlier this year.
10 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Florida That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Want to discover enormous secondhand shops in Florida that justify any road trip?. These 10 thrift stores offer incredible deals and unexpected discoveries!. 1. The Thrift Store (Jacksonville) This Jacksonville gem proves that size matters when hunting for bargains. The massive building feels like a treasure...
Say goodbye to The Peach Cobbler factory stores after chain with 115 outlets across...
THE Peach Cobbler factory has officially shut all of its 115 stores across 22 states. All three Jacksonville locations were the last on the chopping board as fans bid farewell to the much-love desert shop. Bosses confirmed 4495 Roosevelt Blvd. Suite 405 at Ortega Park has shut - following closures...
Jury selection begins for 2 Jacksonville men accused in murder of 13-year-old Prince Holland
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two men charged in the tragic drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Prince Holland in 2022 will face separate juries in their combined trial. Selection for those juries begins Monday. Kentrevious Garard, 27, and Marcel Johnson, 25, are both facing first-degree murder charges in connection with...
First Alert Weather: Tracking soon-to-be Imelda and its local impacts
Rain from Saturday morning/midday is fading away, and skies are turning mostly sunny. We may have another shower/storm or two inland Saturday evening.
Florida suddenly loses 3 factories as economic downturn accelerates
More rough news out of Florida, which has already had a difficult 2025. Between the factory shutdowns across the state on the one hand… And the farms that have seen…
